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93
Game Chronicles
OK, I admit it. I’m a huge fan of THQ’s MX series featuring Ricky Carmichael. I played it in 2002 and I played the funked up Superfly version in 2003 and just like clockwork, one year later, THQ brings us MX Unleashed. This time race veterans, Rainbow Studios has taken over the helm, and while I certainly didn’t have a problem with the previous efforts of PCPL, it’s easy to see why Rainbow is considered the masters of racing games.
88
IGN
Back in late 2001, THQ announced that it had acquired Rainbow Studios, creators of some of the best extreme racing games this side of MXC's opening spurt. You may recognize such franchises as ATV Offroad Fury, Splashdown or Motocross Madness. While THQ was having decent success with its MX Supercross games, it was looking for a fresh start to its motocross lineup with Rainbow Studios.
87
Gaming Target
The Xbox has seen no shortage of dirt biking games throughout its lifetime thus far, and it doesn’t look like the supply is really going to dwindle anytime soon. Having said that, it’s always nice when one game in a genre stands out from the rest, and MX Unleashed does just that.
85
Game Informer Magazine
You can't help but applaud the little things as well such as the ease of play from the first-person helmet cam. Even without online play, MX Unleashed soars high above the competition and is just as fun as Rainbow's previous works.
80
Game Informer Magazine
Motocross has had an inglorious history of false starts, lots of franchises without enough distinction between them, and just mediocrity. This newest partnership is a good one, with the only problem being that it wasn't seized upon sooner. more straight-up innovation is needed next time, but until then, we've got a good solid game on our hands.
80
G4 TV: X-Play
Even without online support, "MX Unleashed" rips around the motocross videogame track with a vengeance. This genre has been mired down in mediocrity for years, so finally seeing a game that executes is a relief. Nonbelievers might have a hard time getting into it, but fans of the sport and racing addicts will love it. It gives you what every motocross game should: the feeling of gripping the handlebars while constantly wondering what's around the next bend.
80
GameSpy
In the world of racing games, few companies have the resume of Rainbow Studios. Both the Splashdown and ATV Offroad Fury series are among my favorites. The company strives for ultimate realism, while still ensuring that the gamer has fun and can do the things he or she wants to with the vehicles and environments provided. Before either of those franchises, however, Rainbow developed the acclaimed Motocross Madness games for PC. In MX Unleashed, Rainbow returns to its roots while keeping up with the standards of today.
79
GameSpot
MX Unleashed adds even more to the mix while keeping all of the stuff that made the previous games cool. THQ's MX series has always been a good, solid motocross game. With good graphics, but better gameplay, MX 2002 and MX Superfly were fun motocross games that could appeal both to motocross freaks and non-fans alike. The latest installment in the series, MX Unleashed, adds even more to the mix while keeping all of the stuff that made the previous games cool.
77
GameZone
Rainbow Studios. You know and love 'em from their stellar racing series: Splashdown and ATV Offroad Fury. Near-perfect controls, excellent level design, good music, and pretty graphics are just a few of the wonderful things you can say about those games.
74
Digital Entertainment News (den)
MX Unleashed is the latest in a long line of motocross games from THQ. The publisher understands the genre well having used the Ricky Carmichael name on a few games. With the acquisition of Rainbow Studios, it made sense for the publisher to move the MX franchise from Pacific Coast Power & Light since there is now an in-house developer that specializes in off road racing games.
65
Jeuxvideo.com
Avec Rainbow Studios aux commandes, je m'attendais à un résultat plus enthousiasmant encore. Le jeu est honnête mais il est possible de trouver plus marrant dans le genre. Je pense notamment à MTX Mototrax qui se veut plus complet sur la discipline.
| Category |
Description |
MobyScore |
| AI |
How smart (or dumb) you perceive the game's artificial intelligence to be |
4.0 |
| Gameplay |
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) |
5.0 |
| Graphics |
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines |
5.0 |
| Personal Slant |
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes |
5.0 |
| Sound / Music |
The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition |
5.0 |
| Story / Presentation |
The main creative ideas in the game and how well they're executed |
5.0 |
| Overall MobyScore (1 vote) |
4.8 |
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