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5 Star game all the way!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 23 / 24
Date: October 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is great! I really cant praise it enough. The graphics are slick (the water physics are awesome)and framerate isnt even an issue, control is like butter and the trick system is easy to master, yet surprisingly complicated.
The levels in this game are reminiscent of theme park rides. We have a haunted mansion, ice caves, tropical lagoons and even a race through the streets of a venice-style city.
With a large amount of things to unlock from new charachters to new outfits and watercraft, this game is great in terms of replay value and extended play time.
The two player mode is great as well. Challenge a friend to some competitions of speed, style or just see who can get the highest point totals for bragging rights. Splashdown is a great game for fans of the SSX series and for those that want to pick up a game and just have some fun without having to worry about a learning curve.
I suppose that its greatest strength lies in its simplicity. Its fun! Its easy to play, its not going to ailenate an entire group of players and it doesnt take itself seriously. I'll keep the review short and sweet. Splashdown: Rides gone Wild is a great addition to ANY game library and a fun way to pass the time while you wait for the next big wave!

Splashdown (best sea racing game ever)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 12
Date: December 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

With 20 huge levels and state of the art water realism splashdown boasts the best water racing game ever made. I played this game through and found it offered extremely well planned levels and great physics like its highly aclaimed brother "ATV off-road fury".
On a scale of one to ten...
Graphics 9.6
Sound 9.2
Gameplay 9.5
Control 9.4
Load Time 9.7
Characters 7.6
Levels 8.9
Replay value 8.5
Overall 9.4
The things I would change about this game have little importance as to how fun the game is but i wish the levels were a little more interactive, its like floating through a still life and that the characters wernt so wacky, it takes away from the games realism with the stupid voices which I ended up turning off. Fantastic game overall

The King of Racing Games!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 11 / 11
Date: August 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game rocks!!First of all, this game is about racing on a jet ski, while going off ramps, on crazy levels and doing tricks. If you have played splashdowns original game, you will realize that the games are a whole, lot different, mainly beacause the first one was made by Atari and Infrogames, while the second on is made by THQ and rainbow studios.
There are also different modes.
traning mode:you can lern how to steer,manuver and do stunts.
Career Mode: You pick your Character to do a career. You can also earn points to unlock characters, jet skis, and wet suits.
Arcade Mode:All one Player fun. you can also earn points in arcade but not as much.
V.S. mode: grab a friend and race! It earns points but not very many.
warehouse: the place where you trade in points for charachters,jet skis and wet suits.

the only charachters they keep from the old game is Andy pierce, Haily holister, Kyoko Takahashi,and Amman Ra.the new characters are, Jonah Barett, Sha Blamm!!, "Wrong way" Mcnabb, and Coral Suarez. There are four more super secret characters, but I won't spoil the fun!
Now I will score the game.

Graphics 5/5 the graphics are awsome,they are probably some of the best I have ever seen!

Sound 4/5 I actually love the sound tracks, but not everybody will like the music, That is why I gave it 4/5 Instead of 5/5.

Difficulty level I would say this game has a medium difficulty level. probably for 7 and older.

Gameplay 5/5 awsome. Lots of Choices.

Overall 5/5 as I said best racing game ever.

Pros:

awsome graphics
good sound
lots of choices
cool characters
crazy but fun levels
two different race styles, world and stadium
easy controls
good difficulty level

Cons:

Only one thing... NOTHING!!!!Its all pros!

One more thing, watch the intro. trust me.

so if I could suggest, if you are looking for a new, cool, fun, worthwhile game, get SPLASHDOWN RIDES GONE WILD!!!!!!!!!!!

HUGE enhancements over the prequel, a FEW problems.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: August 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The huge 8 outdoor courses are disney like themed races that you race 3 laps on. And each course changes as you race in it. For example, new shortcuts and dynamited out for you in gold mine rush, the mechanical dinosaurs break down on the final lap. Ghosts and Ghouls overtake the village on that last lap, while on the first lap things are relatively peaceful in Haunted Mansion.

While those are cool, and the new waves are awesome. In this game you got, small chops, rollers, large swells, and a multitude of different simulated wave types like downhill currents, raging rapids, and even water jet streams that push you foward at blazing speeds. This game does have a few problems I am dissapointed with. Firstly, they have completely taken out the free camera control. I don't know about you but one thing I liked in the first splashdown was moving the camera down and slightly to the left to give me a real sense of speed while racing. You can no longer do that. The second you be, with all of the detailed things going on in the tracks, the frame rate seems to stutter a little bit. And Finally, the game has lost some of it's simulation feel to the sea-doos. When you used to be able to dig down into the water to make quick turns, when you push yourself into the water during turns your sea-doo doesn't feel quite as heavy as it did in the original splashdown. You can still go under water and pop yourself up mind you, I'm just talking about when you turn you don't seem to bleed enough speed hence taking away some of the simulation appeal of the first game.

All in all. I am really impressed with the new courses. But other than the major 8 courses I am impressed with. All of the 12 indoor and 20 outdoor (open ocean with simple barracades on the side of you) courses don't feel unique. I feel this game could have used about 20 less technical time trails and about 8 more major outdoor themed tracks. I don't think it is a terrible game at all. I think I just like the original splashdown better. I hope my thoughts on the game have helped anybody who agrees with me that some of those minor features that were taken away, really are and important element. This game is not worth the original retail price if you ask me.

Excellent Game (Just like the first)!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: August 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Don't think that just because you own the first Splashdown, you have seen all the series has to offer. This sequel is well worth buying, especially since it is cheaper than most PS2 games.

The major differences between Splashdown and Splashdown: Rides Gone Wild is the realism factor. The original tried to be somewhat of a sim while having some arcade features. The new one does the opposite. It has very arcade-like levels and trick combos, but still maintains a slightly realistic feel. It also has excellent realistic looking water graphics just like the original did.

Another difference between this and the first game is the sound. The first featured several Alternative/Rock bands for its soundtrack. However, this one has all original music that is not at all Alternative or Rock, but it works for the game.

Overall, if you played and liked the first Splashdown, you will not be disappointed with the sequel. It is a bit different, but hey, a sequel shouldn't just be a rehash of the first one. I think the changes they made were for the better. If you've never played the original Splashdown, but enjoy racing games (like SSX) then you will also enjoy the new Splashdown.

The best Jet Ski game I've ever played!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: November 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I recently purchased Splash Down. I am a big fan of Rainbow Studios and the games they create. Once again i was not disappointed. You really get the feeling of riding a jet ski in the water. The water is so realistic you think the waves are going to come through the screen. The handling of the ski is right on. The music, courses, features, etc... are great. I highly recommend this game to anyone.

Amazing!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: November 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I don't usually buy games like this but when I saw the pictures of Splashdown I knew I had to have it. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. This game is absolutely amazing! I have a Sea Doo and ride it every summer and this game captures the exact feeling you have when you're actually out there in the water. The only difference is you don't get wet when you play this game which is actually a good thing when it's winter time and the water is too cold. I don't know how they made this game but they are geniuses.

Great Game!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 12
Date: December 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I wasn't sure what to expect from Infrogames Atari division with their Splashdown release. Much to my suprize, Splashdown is a highly addictive, blast to play. The control is precise, the water effects are amazing, and the racing is very challenging. (It is hard to win, even on easy mode.) The soundtrack has a few good, recognizable songs including Smash Mouth's All-Star. The trick system is somewhat easy to pull off, and as you will find out in the later levels of the game, if you don't pull off tricks, you will not win a race. This really adds to the challenge and replay of the game.

Overall, is this the best looking game on the PS2? No. Does it matter? Not at all!!! The gameplay is so much fun, you will wonder why you didn't quit reading these reviews sooner, and just buyed the game.

Bottomline... Splashdown is a very fun game, and it is the best jetski game for the PS2. If you liked Wave Race 64 on the N64, or Jet Moto on the Playstation, you will love Splashdown.

BUY THIS GAME!!!

Lots of Fun, Lots to Explore!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: August 05, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Highly recommended for the whole family. Easy instructions for tons of stunts, and visually stunning levels to navigate. Worth buying for your game library!

AMAZING WATER

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 16
Date: November 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User

First things first. The water in the game looks absolutely amazing. I haven't seen water look better in any other game, and that includes the video I've seen for Gamecube's Wave Race. The water in Splash Down blows it away.

As for the game play, I am an owner of a Sea Doo XP and GSX and I have to say, this game really has the feel of driving a Sea Doo. The game really captures how you have to lean in order to get the Sea Doo to do what you want it to do.

Also, the soundtrack on this game is great. It has songs from Blink 182, SR-71, and lots others.

Overall, if you enjoy jet-skiing, buy this game. If you just like racing games, buy this game. It won't disappoint you.

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