Metropolis Street Racer

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jan 15, 2001
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 51
  3. Negative: 3 out of 51
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  1. SovietRussia
    Nov 13, 2012
    10
    I had the chance to play the game back in 2000. It was mindblowing. All the cities, the details, the music. A very arcade game, very challenging. This game paved the way for Microsoft and the PGR franchise.

    Sadly it wasn't enough to save the Sega Dreamcast !
  2. JonathanD.
    Mar 2, 2004
    10
    Its the best racing game i ever played.
  3. MaDMaN
    Sep 17, 2003
    10
    Fantastic Game. This Game Made Me Like Racing Games!!! If You Have A DC And Like Racing Games BUY IT!!!!!!
  4. WillJ.
    Sep 7, 2003
    10
    It's a different game.You will enjoy the driving and the places that you drive in.
  5. RoadKill
    Apr 15, 2002
    10
    MSR excels, it is the best racing game I have ever played.
  6. DaRellA.
    Aug 24, 2002
    10
    This game kicks Butt!!!! This game should be rated 100.
  7. Hubert
    Dec 18, 2003
    10
    It's the BEST game i've ever played!!!!!!
  8. IANR.
    Jul 30, 2003
    6
    VERY OVERRATED GAMEPLAY :(
  9. LanceM.
    Jul 26, 2001
    10
    THIS title is what I was looking for in a game. The driving physics are fun, the cars are foreign, the cities are wonderfully varied (400+variations), and the music for the most part is really great. Plus the amount of details in what you can do with few options is extensive, and yet it doesn't make me feel like I have to be a mechanic to have a good time (like all the options in THIS title is what I was looking for in a game. The driving physics are fun, the cars are foreign, the cities are wonderfully varied (400+variations), and the music for the most part is really great. Plus the amount of details in what you can do with few options is extensive, and yet it doesn't make me feel like I have to be a mechanic to have a good time (like all the options in Gran Turismo... who cares?) If you like driving in the least, this title should be in your collection.… Expand
  10. JibboJ.
    Jan 14, 2002
    10
    I had just purchased this game and my dreamcast crapped out a week later. I put the games away and thought that was it until the ps2 came. We got the ps2 and played gt3 A LOT. It had the quality I expected from a new system. But about 2-3 months later I had new roomates move in and they had a working dreamcast. So I started playing MSR again and I havn't touched the ps2 since. the I had just purchased this game and my dreamcast crapped out a week later. I put the games away and thought that was it until the ps2 came. We got the ps2 and played gt3 A LOT. It had the quality I expected from a new system. But about 2-3 months later I had new roomates move in and they had a working dreamcast. So I started playing MSR again and I havn't touched the ps2 since. the game is so incredible. I know that a lot of gt3 fans complain about not being able to modify the cars, but screw that. The high point of this game (and it is very high) is what matters most in any game, the actual gameplay. There is such a definitive feel of driving in this game. This is the driving game that doesn't feel like a game, it feels real. The sensation of speed is so real. It makes 120 mph feel like what 120 mph really feels like. I guess thats what pissed me off about gt3. I never felt the sensation of speed unless I built up my tvr tuscan to a stage 4 turbo and I was going 250mph. All the customazation is not needed when the gameplay itself is so perfect. The only thing that upsets me about this game is when I can't see where I'm supposed to turn when the track is at night. This game, a video projector and a steering wheel IS the closest thing to actually doing the real thing. Its beautiful.… Expand
  11. TobiasC.
    Apr 24, 2003
    10
    Keeps you playing for ages!
  12. StoneyM.
    Sep 14, 2003
    8
    Certainly the best feeling racer on the market, even with the X-Box sequel on the market now falling flat on it's gameplay face, and while some people moan about the difficulty and scoring system, I think it makes the game actually challenging, despite it's sometimes less than amazing rewards. Very VERY good racing, but not quite as long lasting as some would have you think - Certainly the best feeling racer on the market, even with the X-Box sequel on the market now falling flat on it's gameplay face, and while some people moan about the difficulty and scoring system, I think it makes the game actually challenging, despite it's sometimes less than amazing rewards. Very VERY good racing, but not quite as long lasting as some would have you think - despite have almost 300 tracks, it does become chore-like after ten levels or so.… Expand
  13. Lance
    Dec 31, 2001
    10
    This was the first racing game i've played that could actually occupy me for more than 20 minutes at a time. it has great graphics, and the kudos system is ingenious.
  14. FilipeGoncalves
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    A must have racing game for the Dreamcast.

    Gameplay 9/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Music 8/10
    Longevity 8/10

    Score 9/10


    One of the best racing games jn the system, if not the best
  15. Jesmatz
    Mar 1, 2021
    7
    Spanish:
    Juego bastante sobrevalorado. Tiene la innovación que se fija en la zona horaria donde te encuentres para que sea de noche o de día en el lugar donde juegues. Pocos coches, conducción regular y nada adictivo. Unos meses más tarde salió a la venta Gran Turismo 3 que fue mejor de largo.
    7.2/10 English: Game quite overrated. It has the innovation that is fixed in the time    Spanish:
    Juego bastante sobrevalorado. Tiene la innovación que se fija en la zona horaria donde te encuentres para que sea de noche o de día en el lugar donde juegues. Pocos coches, conducción regular y nada adictivo. Unos meses más tarde salió a la venta Gran Turismo 3 que fue mejor de largo.

    7.2/10

    English:
    Game quite overrated. It has the innovation that is fixed in the time zone where you are so that it is night or day in the place where you play. Few cars, regular driving and nothing addictive. A few months later, Gran Turismo 3 went on sale which was better by far.

    72/100    … Expand
  16. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 12, 2023
    8
    An offshoot of the tournament/challenge format of Gran Turismo, adding a method of unlocking new races using "kudos" points for overperforming on its various levels. It looks nice, the handling is good but there are perhaps too many clock and slalom based challenges compared to actual races, which are much more fun.
  17. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    Pioneer in its genre with circuit in real streets. He gave a kick in graphics, speed and gameplay to PSX's Gran Turismo

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best Dreamcast Game of 2001
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#3 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2001
18
#18 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2001

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Dreamcast HQ
    90
    It is not only the best racing game on Dreamcast, it's the best racing game ever.
  2. AllDreamcast
    100
    Pick this game up today and you'll still be playing it months from now, without ever once feeling bored. How many games can you say that about?
  3. Total Video Games
    100
    Quite simply brilliant. I have not been held by a game like this for a long time, it is addictive, compelling and quite marvellous to play.
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