Shox

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. GamePro
    90
    Requires a bit of fancy powersliding, but it feels a lot more natural and comfortable here than it does in other games - the controls really respond well.
  2. TotalGames.net
    87
    Still, with superb controls, well-designed courses and a structure riddled with extra incentives, there are few better arcade racers than Shox on the PS2.
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  3. Armchair Empire
    84
    Most importantly, Shox offers an exhilarating sense of speed which, in the end, is what draws many of us to racing games in the first place.
  5. GameSpy
    81
    The interesting Shox Zone system and impressive list of unlockables make it one of the more addictive arcade driving games available.
  6. Game Over Online
    80
    Shox has such a simple, intuitive concept that anyone can get into and enjoy, but the gambling, damage models, and relative ease of the game can contribute to slight boredom after a while.
  7. Play Magazine
    80
    Big on fun, big on energy, and big on speed. For this style of racing, Shox has no equal. [Nov 2002, p.83]
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  8. Total Video Games
    80
    Emphasis is placed on speed, power-slides and in the traditional EA BIG manner getting your blood pumping through a mixture of big-beat music and intense action; on this front Shox does not disappoint.
  9. PSM Magazine
    80
    Finally an arcade-style rally game that's extremely fast, controls great, and is easy to get into. [Dec 2002, p.52]
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  10. GameSpot
    79
    It has a lot of flash, but it backs it up with a good amount of substance.
  11. IGN
    78
    Visually incredible and entertaining for a short amount of time, there's a lot to like in this little racer.
  12. GameZone
    76
    A bit rough around the edges, and the controls are too sluggish for today's high standards.

Awards & Rankings

61
#61 Best PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. MarkusZ
    Aug 5, 2023
    5
    The game is very Arcade-like what i actually like, but the physics are so horrible that i can't continue playing. Sad.
  2. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 5, 2023
    6
    crazy game! one of the strangest rally games out there, I didn't quite understand how the stop works! I just know that in multiplayer the game is fun
  3. Twiki
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Not a simulator, just one of the most fun arcade racing games, even in 2023. Handling is really fun. Also very good two player option. Play itNot a simulator, just one of the most fun arcade racing games, even in 2023. Handling is really fun. Also very good two player option. Play it on Pcsx2 emulator.… Full Review »
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