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 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Nov 25, 2002
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. TotalGames.net
    96
    This is by far the most impressive extreme sports game that we have played on the GBA. It truly is a remarkable piece of handheld programming.
  2. Nintendophiles
    95
    One of the most shockingly good GBA games I’ve played all year.
  3. GamingTrend
    92
    Replay doesn’t get any better than this… 5 Pro bikers and Create-a-character with this type of game make replay value as high as can be.
  5. GameSpot
    86
    The game just feels like a BMX video game on a handheld system ought to feel--like a miniaturized version of its console cousin without any compromises or cutbacks.
  6. Game Informer
    83
    This is the best you'll see in this generation of handheld hardware. [Mar 2003, p.92]
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  7. Gamers' Temple
    83
    A good little portable trick riding game that really needs to lose its overly constraining clock.
  8. IGN
    80
    It's actually a lot of fun once you get over a few of the quirks that surface during its gameplay, like its wonky collision detection during grinds and item pick-ups.
  9. GameZone
    80
    It will astound even the most jaded gamer with its seemingly endless list of improvements.
  10. G4 TV
    80
    Nothing new, but it's fluid and fun, with enough freedom and detail to satisfy newcomers and pros alike.
  11. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Just a good-old fashioned BMX game in the spirit of Tony Hawk. There are no hookers, topless dancers or fornicating dogs.
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  12. Nintendo Power
    76
    The action is fast and the fun factor is high. [Mar 2003, p.137]
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  13. Pocket Games
    75
    Surprisingly polished. [Spring 2003, p.30]
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  14. GameSpy
    70
    The game sports large creative levels, a unique trick upgrading system, and a killer sound, but whatever innovations the game makes are easily overshadowed by the frustrating controls and the return of the timed run.
  15. NintendoWorldReport
    55
    Fun if you're not sick of doing this over and over and over in the previous games. It's a great presentation, but individual mileage may vary.
  16. GamerWeb Nintendo
    50
    Decent. Well thought out. Done before.

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#29 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#54 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002

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  1. WojtekS.
    Sep 23, 2003
    9
    Very good game! Bricks to decade are very hard to find, but it isn't really game for one night.
  2. TimH.
    May 27, 2003
    9
    The construction site has me stuck. I can't find out which bricks to decade, but i like it. It is the only game i have that I can't The construction site has me stuck. I can't find out which bricks to decade, but i like it. It is the only game i have that I can't beat in a week.… Full Review »