Ballistics

 PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Adrenaline Vault
    100
    Ballistics is by far the fastest and most beautiful arcade racing game I have ever seen -- it makes everything else seem like molasses by comparison. While there is nothing really new here, the excellence of this title lies in its truly brilliant execution.
  2. Voodoo Extreme
    90
    It has enough Eye Candy to satisfy the picky 3D futuristic racing fan and an addictive quality that leaves you wanting to play “one more game” just to see if you can top your last blisteringly-fast speed.
  3. Gamer's Pulse
    83
    Overall the game was exciting and thrilling, but in the long run this game will get tired and repetitive. The speed will keep you thrilled for a long time.
  5. GameSpy
    78
    Fans of sci-fi racing in general will likely find the game engaging, but in the end, the harshly unforgiving nature of the gameplay and steep learning curve will tend to work against them.

Awards & Rankings

89
#89 Best PC Game of 2001
97
#97 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 5 out of 18
  1. KharyM.
    Sep 28, 2002
    10
    This is the fastest racer i've seen in my life.
  2. 047
    Sep 16, 2016
    10
    Simply the best futuristic racing game ever. No other game will give you even an approximation of running as fast as two or three speeds ofSimply the best futuristic racing game ever. No other game will give you even an approximation of running as fast as two or three speeds of sound. Even now (2016) it looks good for that most of landscapes are futuristic and you basically fly too fast to see any imperfections in textures and models.
    I believe Ballistics is not for everybody, but if you'll like, you'll like it for good.    … Full Review »
  3. BenW.
    Oct 4, 2003
    10
    I agree with Mark...it's wicked awesome when stoned.
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