MX vs. ATV Untamed

 DS
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    64
    MX vs ATV: Untamed is an arcade-style racing game. It's like eating candy floss when what you really want is a steak. It doesn't exactly starve you for entertainment, but it leaves you hungry for more.
  2. GameZone
    71
    While Untamed is thin in terms of depth, the gameplay is solid.
  3. My Gamer
    44
    Should you buy this game? No.
  5. GamingExcellence
    59
    While it is impressive how much of the gameplay nuances of the home versions have made it into this handheld cartridge, there simply isn’t enough gameplay to keep you interested for very long.
  6. Gaming Nexus
    74
    There aren’t a lot of unlockables or extras, but you’ll be getting solid, challenging rhythm racing in a portable size. Casual players unfamiliar with the series might find the difficulty a little steep and hard to get into.
  7. Game Chronicles
    75
    Obviously, MX vs. ATV is not a perfect game, but it does perfectly fill the holes left since Mario Kart’s release all those years ago.
  8. GamePro
    30
    A watered down racing title that won't do much for even the most dedicated dirt bike or ATV enthusiast.
  9. AceGamez
    50
    A very mixed experience, showcasing some pretty impressive ideas with a largely woeful follow through.
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  10. Nintendo Power
    60
    In single-player events, the AI-controlled racers stay in such a tight pack (all three finishing within a second of each other at times) that you'll likely end up either in first place or dead last. [Jan 2008, p.89]
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  11. IGN
    70
    DS is getting a first run at portable MX vs. ATV action, so the package feels justifiably slim in comparison other platforms. The core gameplay is impressive though, embracing the more technical side of MX vs. ATV with rhythm racing and pure race/stunt competitions.
  12. GamesRadar+
    60
    There’s not much else on the DS to challenge MX, so if you’ve got to fill your mud-spraying fix, it’s a decent enough choice, but don’t expect a whole lot of variety in the experience.
  13. Extreme Gamer
    62
    Untamed is entertaining for a couple of hours, and as such it is probably only worth renting or waiting until it shows up in a discount bin
  14. Gamers' Temple
    68
    Even though the racing can be enjoyable, MX vs. ATV Untamed suffers from a decided lack of variety.
  15. NintendoWorldReport
    60
    Graded on the "it's only a DS game" scale, it's not a bad effort. But where is the track editor? Where is the online play? Why is the main single-player game so repetitive and soulless?