Freekstyle

Freekstyle is an excellent entry into the MX category. With its fun single and multiplayer modes, as well as the numerous things to unlock, Freekstyle is sure to keep gamers busy for a long time.

Another hit for EA Big, Freekstyle is good enough to keep motocross fans or "extreme" fans satisfied with their purchase. The game takes a bit of time to comepletely beat, but afterwards unless you’re just an insane fan there isnt much reason to return. The multiplayer is as good if not better than the single player game. A great game, lets just hope the sequel has a bit more tricks.

Despite its difficulty, EA's Freekstyle is, again, probably the best Xtreme game on the market and anyone into MX games needs to check this one out. You may WILL become very frustrated with the game, but when you finally pull off the perfect victory, your elation will push the frustration out of your mind in a heartbeat. Had Freekstyle not had such shifty AI, I could have honestly given the game a perfect score. As it were, however, younger gamers (despite the 'E' rating) will almost certainly not be able to get very far in the game, making Freekstyle only playable for a select number of skilled players.

Freekstyle is polished, attitude-packed, and exhilarating. Tip your hats off to Page 44 Studios and EA BIG for a job well done. The multiple differences help it to stray away from BIG's other racers, too, but the game's engine is still beginning to run its time rather rapidly. Those who've had their fill of this formula may want to look elsewhere. Believe it or not, though, Freekstyle is one hell of a game. Whether you're a fan of the motocross sport, a fan of tricks, or just one of the racing genre in general, Freekstyle delivers.

Freekstyle basically plugs in the same formula but despite it unyielding faults at times it still creates some high-octane fun that definitely gives you a rush of speed that unlikely many of the motor cross games out there.

While the gameplay is nothing new, Freekstyle delivers a fun, fast racing experience that flies in the face of most other motocross games. It's got tight control, serious speed and a cool tattoo and leather feel. Bottom line, if you like arcade-style racing or SSX, you'll like this game. Anyone sick of these kind of games need not apply.

Adding one more sport to its growing "Big" library, Electronic Arts has teamed up with Page 44 Studios (cooperatively ported to GameCube by Hypnos Entertainment) to produce another adrenaline-infused offering that introduces the same outrageousness to the sport of motocross that SSX did to snowboarding. Properly named Freekstyle, the title brings forth the fastest, most tricked out, over-the-top MX racing ever. It is by no means a simulation, and it does nothing to attempt to be. It's complete arcade action with a few real-world ties to the sport of MX. Big air, huge tracks, and break-neck speed await those interested.

Wer SSX Tricky gespielt hat, weiß, was mit dem neuesten Pferd im EA Big-Stall auf ihn zukommt: Unkomplizierte Renn-Action mit Wahnsinns-Stunts, die eigentlich genügend Potenzial für einen sicheren Hit mitbringt. Doch vor allem die Steuerung mit ihrer äußerst ungeschickten Trick-Belegung dürfte vielen ein Dorn im Auge sein und für starke Frust-Momente sorgen. Auch die auf Dauer wenig abwechslungsreichen Spielelemente könnten bei manchen ein Gefühl der Langeweile auslösen. Trotzdem: Dank mangelnder Konkurrenz übernimmt Freekstyle auf dem GameCube unangefochten die Spitze der Motocross-Racer. Mal sehen, wie lange es sich halten kann.

However, Freekstyle is the kind of game that truly rewards skillful play, and like SSX before it, is a true joy to play once you've attained full mastery of the intricate controls. If you think games nowadays are just too simple, then give this one a shot -- you won't be disappointed. Freekstyle isn't SSX Tricky, and if you're looking for SSX on two wheels, you may be surprised. If you're a fan of adrenaline-pumping gameplay, then you may want to check this one out -- it's the fastest thing the GameCube has going for it.

Freekstyle est un excellent défouloir pour qui aime les motos et les sensations fortes. D'une qualité technique très appréciable et d'un fun indéniable, on ne peut qu'accrocher à ce titre en dépit de son relatif manque d'originalité.

Freekstyle est un excellent défouloir pour qui aime les motos et les sensations fortes. D'une qualité technique très appréciable et d'un fun indéniable, on ne peut qu'accrocher à ce titre en dépit de son relatif manque d'originalité.

EA Big is just full of surprises. First they come out of no where to deliver arguably the best launch game for the PS2. Now, they put tons of effort into making everything in Freekstyle perfect, only to let something as dumb as rubber band AI destroy it all. If you like extreme sports games or racing games you might want to rent first. The difficulty level isn't for everybody.

EA Big is just full of surprises. First they come out of no where to deliver arguably the best launch game for the PS2. Now, they put tons of effort into making everything in Freekstyle perfect, only to let something as dumb as rubber band AI destroy it all. If you like extreme sports games or racing games you might want to rent first. The difficulty level isn't for everybody.

It's not just a matter of finishing three laps of huge courses in first place once; you'll need to finish twice in the top three and first once. When all the racing tracks are opened you'll need to unlock all the freestyle courses by racking up points for landing tricks. Winning races also unlocks bikes and gives you extra ability points. The game hub includes a Freekout meter that increases when tricks are landed and decreases when you fall. Once the meter is full you can perform special fourbutton tricks, resulting in spectacular bursts of speed. This game is great fun, but why do they make you jump through so many hoops to get to the best bits?

I'd have to say that even if you already own Sled Storm and SSX, there is still enough within Freekstyle to make it worth adding to the software collection. It certainly won't appeal to everyone, and those who are searching for the ultimate in motocross simulations will need to move on and look elsewhere. If you're after an extremely fast arcade racer which relies almost as much on doing tricks as blinding speed, then Freekstyle should be right up your alley. Let's hope the EA Big team can continue their reputation as quality game designers and possibly improve on this game in any further motocross titles they may create in the near future.

Sporting an excellent sense of speed and tight controls, Freekstyle is undeniably fun. But its awkward learning curve and sinister AI will test the mettle of even the most ardent players. For those who buy Freekstyle, its daunting challenge will certainly increase its staying power, but those looking for quick-hit fun from a rental will find the surprisingly addictive multiplayer modes to be their best bet. While it's not the motocross equivalent of SSX, EA Sports Big's first excursion on dirt is worth a look for those who enjoy a stiff challenge.

This game is definitely worth the rent, if not a purchase. It will provide you and your friends with hours of fun and/or frustration, but as mentioned above you really have to give it a good play before laying down your opinion. The first race could easily turn off a gamer. Learn to pull some tricks though, and experience a Freekout, and you'll be running home just to play this.

The game's humor, sick tricks, and sickness in general will have you jumping out of your pants. It also has a decent replay value, so you may be playing this game for quite a while. Answering the question I asked in the top paragraph: Will this game make gamers Freekout? Hell yeah. FreekStyle is recommended as a purchase for those who aren't on a tight budget.

Freekstyle, the newest brainchild of the EA Sports Big team, arrives for the GameCube. Freekstyle is bringing its teeth-grinding stylings to the GameCube, providing gamers with a visually slick and compulsively playable racer although its steep difficulty may confound some. The name of the game here is to string together as many tricks as possible to gain speed boosts and thrust you ahead of the pack. Similar to SSX Tricky’s Tricky Meter is the Freekout Meter that, when filled by performing four-button sick tricks, grants you a demon-powered speed boost accompanied by wicked motion blur effects and a searing sense of speed.

Freekstyle looks great, from the expressive character animations and stunning variety of tricks to the imaginative, expansive track designs. The game relies pretty heavily on earth tones, but that's only to be expected, and you'll at least appreciate the subtle variations in the colors on the tracks--you'll soon learn to steer clear of the darkly colored mud, which slows you down. The game moves at a fast, smooth 60 frames per second, though admittedly it looks pretty much identical to the PlayStation 2 version released earlier this year. The loading times are a lot faster on the GameCube, though.

Freekstyle is a fun game which is heavily modelled on the SSX games. Why shouldn't it be following their success. Well the answer is that this game feels like SSX on wheels. The graphics and sound are also a little worse as well. Freekstyle should still impress motorbike fans.

Overall, Freekstyle is a fun, difficult racer deeply entrenched in the SSX vein. It does what it does well, though it's not much of a departure. If you can get past the moments of frustration, it's a worthwhile ride.

Freekstyle setzt sehr auf einen gewissen Stil - New Metal würden es wohl einige nennen - und wem das nicht zusagt, wird vom Spiel gleich ein ganzes Stück weniger begeistert sein. Spielerisch überzeugen kann Freekstyle nicht, dazu fehlt dem Spiel einfach eine gewisse Individualität. Kennt man SSX, kennt man Sledstorm, kennt man dieses Spiel. Freekstyle bietet so gut wie nichts um sich von anderen Spielen dieser Art abzuheben - und das beinhaltet auch und besonders die Spiele der EA-Big Serie. Mässig spannende Rundfahrten mit vielen Sprungeinlagen, den mittlerweile abgelutschten Tricks und einem gesonderten Stuntmodus. Fans der EA-BIG Reihe können einen Blick riskieren, ansonsten kann man sich das anfürsich alte Spiel im neuen Gewand sparen.

Sadly when the nice game menu graphics fade away and the game begins, we are not met with such a spectacle. Sure the courses have scale, but sadly lack detail. Textures are blurry and the detail on the characters is awful â“ animation is shaky and your character often gets stuck into the wall for a few seconds â“ a heavy price the developers paid for such open levels.

Freekstyle is a fun racing game, but is limited to the number of courses you can race on. It’s little more than an adrenalin-injected version of Excitebike, but should satisfy the thirst of would-be MotoXers without having to endure the pain of a piercing or tattoo.

While Freekstyle is mostly fun, it has a few minor annoyances. First of all, having to race the same tracks over and over in single-player mode gets old, especially since they tend to be so damn long. The game is also very unforgiving when it comes to nailing the landing after a trick. You'd better be seated for a full second before you hit the ground or you're sure to wipe out. Finally, this game seems to keep races artificially close, letting you unfairly come from behind, or lose a substantial lead in the final homestretch. It's definitely rough around the edges, but this "extreme" racer is still worth a look.

You could do a lot worse than to buy FreekStyle, as it continues the trend of introducing BIG's successful formula to other means of transportation with varying degrees of success. But it's more Sled Storm than SSX Tricky, suffering from too much repetition and a challenge that hops the fence of reason and squirms in muddy trackside puddles of unfairness, linking arms with collision detection that augments frustration rather than adjudicating fairly. By no means a bad game, FreekStyle just needs rearranging, some extra polish, and a bit more effort under the bonnet. As it is, it's mostly talk, and it sounds like that kid with a board who hassled you for money as you walked to the station yesterday.

It's a testament to the addictive nature of Freekstyle that I continued to play the game despite its obvious shortcomings. The controls are tight, the tricks are killer, the tracks are insane, and sweet Leeann is a sight to behold. However, it's definitely time for EA to improve the Big formula -- I know just where they should start.

The game positively flies by with smooth character animation and absolutely no slowdown. Motion blur is used judiciously during Freekouts, and you’ll see some nice glass and fire effects. The soundtrack features the kind of amped-up heavy metal you might expect, the opponent A.I. is quite good, and the controls prove flexible but solid. Sure, you can call it "SSX on dirt" and that’s not an insult. The games share a go-for-it attitude and an instant accessibility that most other games lack. It’s fantasy fun, pure and simple.