Speed Kings

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: May 28, 2003
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
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  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    Not a masterpiece, but it has something nailed that so many games seem to lack: it's fun. Lots of fun. Seriously. [July 2003, p.97]
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  2. Gamezilla!
    79
    It certainly isn’t the most polished title I’ve seen, but they do a few things right, a few special things that make this a game worth playing.
  3. GameSpot
    76
    Even though Speed Kings doesn't stray very far from the "Burnout 2" formula, it's a solid racer that does a great job of conveying an insanely fast sense of speed and requires you to think and react in an instant.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. oldgamer81
    Mar 18, 2021
    8
    A very fun racer, maybe the best street motocycle racer on PS (there are not many). What I like is that the game is pretty little frustrating:A very fun racer, maybe the best street motocycle racer on PS (there are not many). What I like is that the game is pretty little frustrating: Even though you crash often and sometimes unpredictable, your back on the street in no time and able to catch up. AND the opponents crash even more often that you do, if you watch out to ride on the right side of the street. The traffic, the little fighting, the tricks and "powerband" and the extra-challenges (e.G. ko for 6 opponents while racing) spice up the whole experience. And even if I normally don't like the rubberband effect, here it is done right. It is as balanced that you and the opponents can catch up from time to time, giving more chances to fight, but it not as strong that all racers are allways in one pack together or effects alike.
    Maybe the game might be a bit short and have not enough replay value.    … Full Review »
  2. VarunB.
    Aug 11, 2005
    7
    Not magnificent...but an overall fun bike racing game for the PS2...with plenty unlockables, this could keep you busy for a while. A good Not magnificent...but an overall fun bike racing game for the PS2...with plenty unlockables, this could keep you busy for a while. A good game to play if you have a few hours to kill.… Full Review »
  3. JustinS.
    Jun 16, 2003
    9
    The game is really fun i think. The only thing that bothers me is that there is no map on your screen and that you dont have a trick list to The game is really fun i think. The only thing that bothers me is that there is no map on your screen and that you dont have a trick list to look off of. They expect you to do tricks that you dont even know how to do.… Full Review »
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