Split/Second

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  • Summary: Split/Second, an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion. Competitors inSplit/Second, an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion. Competitors in Split/Second don't just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track -- they can also trigger explosive events that drastically alter the dynamics of the race. Players must use strategy and pinpoint timing to derail opponents, tactically alter the track or create entirely new routes. [Disney]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. DarkZero
    90
    Though initially it tends to be a bit on the easy side and learning when and where to use which power-plays is a case of trial and error, it’s not long before the game escalates into a nail-bitingly intense experienc
  2. IGN
    85
    Split/Second has so much going for it that it's easy to recommend for kart and arcade racing fans alike. The visuals are great, the sound impresses, and there's enough game between the singleplayer season mode and fun multiplayer to last you quite a while.
  3. Game Revolution
    83
    Black Rock has proved the concept, shown what kind of polish they can muster, and given arcade racing fans a reason to get back in the game. The explosions and thrills will certainly last until the inevitable "Split/Second 2" throws a couple of different buildings at us.
  4. InsideGamer.nl
    80
    There are more arcade racers than you can count, but Split/Second brings something to the pack that makes this game a must-try. Every race is a hyped-up experience full of explosions and crashes that leaves the décor in shambles, but puts you on the edge of your seat. Realism or depth is not something you can expect from this title, but that shouldn’t be a deal breaker.
  5. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    80
    Arcade driving game builds its attraction on a superb idea, speed and destruction without limits. Multiplayer limitations prevents the game from reaching a 9-point verdict. [Issue#192]
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  6. Absolute Games
    78
    An original, unconventional arcade that caters to the visceral needs of a modern gamer. Yes, it lets you go with ease, but every show has an ending, right?
  7. PC Format
    60
    When blowing up a car by dropping a boat on it becomes boring, you know there's something fundamentally wrong. [July 2010, p.94]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. masum
    Sep 7, 2014
    10
    Amazing game. Best racing game I ever played. Cant believe this game sold so poorly that blacrock studio had to shutdown by Disney.Amazing game. Best racing game I ever played. Cant believe this game sold so poorly that blacrock studio had to shutdown by Disney.

    Colorful Graphics are just stunning & beautiful, explosions are mind blowing and overwhelming. Sense of speed is best i had ever seen in a racing game.

    Wondering why EA didn't try to make similar games like Roadrash or Split second.    … Expand
  2. Thuv
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    Is a master peace of underrated racing game and now is still underrated. Sadly there gonna be sequel to the game but is not happening... ButIs a master peace of underrated racing game and now is still underrated. Sadly there gonna be sequel to the game but is not happening... But the racing, explosions action and season 2 goes on we just not here to see where it goes.… Expand
  4. gesi
    Apr 11, 2014
    10
    Wow this game is crazy with all the explosion crashing buildings changing roads never seen something like this. Also the concept car are veryWow this game is crazy with all the explosion crashing buildings changing roads never seen something like this. Also the concept car are very well made not be suppressed if some of them can become real cars.
    This how games supposed to be with fun crazy imagination always make you smile. Is so unrated and is better than burnout, to bad they didn't make a sequel.    … Expand
  5. LifeHistory
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    A lot of fun racing game that it unique and did things right. Good graphics, driving, explosions and fun races over all. I don't have much toA lot of fun racing game that it unique and did things right. Good graphics, driving, explosions and fun races over all. I don't have much to say than I wish there will be a 2nd game of this series. Tired of all the bad racing games out there bringing nothing new or creative.… Expand
  6. Noah-
    Feb 29, 2020
    8
    Cool game, reminds games from the Burnout series. Beautiful graphics. The main feature of the game allows you to arrange various explosionsCool game, reminds games from the Burnout series. Beautiful graphics. The main feature of the game allows you to arrange various explosions for cars traveling ahead of you, and it looks very impressive.… Expand
  7. gurv75
    Aug 9, 2012
    7
    This game is really beautiful and spectacular. Driving is both exciting and interesting.
    Unfortunately there seems to be so much going under    This game is really beautiful and spectacular. Driving is both exciting and interesting.
    Unfortunately there seems to be so much going under the hood (for example the helicopter moving its supposedly locked target at the last minute sometimes) that you don't really have control over the outcome. You can be great one race and finish 4th while being first the next one without doing anything special. Collisions are a bit random too: sometimes they get you into a crash and sometimes not. Crash are in the same state: sometimes they make you go from 2nd place to 8th, sometimes they seem to make you gain places oO (though it may just be that opponents had troubles while you where crashing). All in all it seems pretty random to me. Don't be mistaken, it's still pleasing but you have to relax, enjoy the ride and don't care too much about the outcome.    … Expand
  8. clem666
    May 24, 2021
    2
    How can you explain such high scores ? Even before I tried it, I thought that "Split/Second" looked like a pale copy of the "Burnout" games.How can you explain such high scores ? Even before I tried it, I thought that "Split/Second" looked like a pale copy of the "Burnout" games. This first impression kept increasing as I was playing.

    First of all this game is terribly slow: I couldn't find a way to skip constant introduction when I launch it. Races take years to start too. The navigation in the menu is excessively boring. The dynamics and physics of the cars are totally broken: if the collisions are pleasant at first sight, they quickly become laughable or annoying depending on your mood while you try to enjoy the moment you are having. As for the cars, they are just ugly, it clearly looks like an adult tried to make them look amazing for kids, without success. You can choose one vehicle or another by paying attention to the statistics until you realize that they are just a bunch of crap. Because all you have to do from start to finish is not to miss the many QTE's that appear during the races (even if the consequences of you actions are often very random). No strategy or driving skills are required.

    I can't say 'Split/Second' doesn't benefits from a huge 'wow' effect at the beginning. It lloks cool and maps are varied. But you will soon realize that the game is really long and repetitively boring (despite some quite interesting varied race modes). It is just a bunch of explosions appearing here and there. If you want to play something close to this but way better, just try any 'Burnout' game. Because it is an outrageous and unofficial remake of the famous Burnout saga.    … Expand

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