Although 10 courses isn't a lot compared with most modern racing games, ATV Quad Power Racing does its best to stretch the included tracks by spreading them across three different challenge levels. There's also an arcade option that allows you to play on any course with any of the ATVs you've unlocked in challenge mode. Progress is saved using a simple password system.
It's a good thing the scenery looks so good, because encounters with challengers are rather infrequent.
There is one aspect of ATV Quad Power Racing that is flat-out spectacular: its visuals. The courses are composed of texture-mapped and shaded polygons, making each track a vibrant 3D environment. The feeling of speed is excellent, and the game never bogs down. The vehicles are three-dimensional, and the riders exhibit a fair amount of animation response during violent bounces or spills. You can also select two different camera views. About the only 2D features you'll see are the trees, rocks, and shrubs along the road, as well as the game's menus.
ATV Quad Power Racing looks great and that's it. Although no single aspect of this game is terrible, the overall package is unquestionably dull and limited.
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