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58
The Video Game Critic
The cars don't look so hot, and the roads are wide open with few obstacles (although there are a few shortcuts). The controls are limited to accelerate and brake, with no speed boosts or power-ups. The single-player mode is fun but limited in play value, and the two-player split screen mode is only fair. At least you get to see a picture of a fabulous babe when you win.
46
GameSpot
If you worship the looks and gameplay style of Midway's Rush series, this game just makes the grade. But if you think arcade racers are as burned-out as a Hollywood has-been, or as shallow as a bubbly bimbo from Los Angeles, California Speed offers very little to change your mind.
42
IGN
California Speed arrives years too late. It's inferior to Cruis'n World in graphics, sound and gameplay and entertains only because of the novelty value of some of its tracks. Racing down a rollercoaster or through a UFO in California Speed is only amusing the first time around -- there just isn't enough excitement to be found here, even when racing with two players. I suggest giving this game a rental, if you must, then bring it back once you've seen all the tracks. It's like a sightseeing tour in a bus with fogged-up windows. Younger players will enjoy it because it requires little skill and can be played with one hand while doing homework with the other. Older players stay clear.
| Category |
Description |
MobyScore |
| Effectiveness |
How effective the educational game is when it comes to teaching (does the player actually learn anything, etc.) |
1.8 |
| Gameplay |
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) |
1.8 |
| Graphics |
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines |
2.3 |
| Personal Slant |
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes |
2.3 |
| Overall MobyScore (6 votes) |
2.1 |
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