VMX Racing (PlayStation)

GameSpot editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 0.5 stars Abysmal
  Detailed editors' rating
  Overall score: 1.6 (0.5 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Jeff Gerstmann
• Reviewed on: 08/26/1997
• Updated on: 05/02/2000
• Released on: 06/30/1997
• Originally published on GameSpot: VMX Racing (PlayStation) Review

Every few months a game comes along that is completely devoid of any redeeming qualities. VMX Racing is this quarter's dog. The graphics are shoddy, the sound is pathetic, and there are several Genesis games that control far better. To be honest, I would rather have teeth pulled than be forced to play this game.

VMX Racing is a dirt bike racing game. You race against seven other motorcycles on six tracks. If you do enough tricks on a track (tricks are done simply by holding down the R1 or R2 button), you'll qualify for a pointless and uninteresting bonus stage. The first bonus stage allows you to ride on the moon, and it features some of the worst pop-up available on a console system. You can't see more than ten feet in front of your bike. Other than being able to select a track or full circuit, the game's only other relevant option is the ability to choose one of four different bikes. But it doesn't really make much of a difference.

Playing the game is an arduous process that, in the end, isn't worth the effort. The other bikes run into you, but the bikes aren't really affected. Also, driving the slightest bit off the track results in a wipeout. Yes, you read that right: Apparently dirt bikes can't ride over short grass without flipping over.

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