Street Racing Syndicate

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Aug 31, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 153 Ratings

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  • Summary: SRS is the first game to deliver authentic street racing action, featuring realistic cars, genuine aftermarket parts, and true-to-life driving physics. Live a life immersed in the underground world of real street racing. Customize and tune realistic vehicles with detailed auto upgradesSRS is the first game to deliver authentic street racing action, featuring realistic cars, genuine aftermarket parts, and true-to-life driving physics. Live a life immersed in the underground world of real street racing. Customize and tune realistic vehicles with detailed auto upgrades including dozens of licensed aftermarket parts that physically appear on cars. Progress through the Philadelphia, Miami and Los Angeles street racing scenes. Outrun and outsmart the cops in high-speed late night chases. BET BIG. Race for money, pink slips or even the girlfriends of rival street racers! Experience real high-speed illegal street racing with true racing physics and authentic damage that affect both looks and performance. Compete in both illegal and official sanctioned racing events. [3DO]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 40
  3. Negative: 4 out of 40
  1. Next Level Gaming
    88
    SRS has a lot of good things going for it, including some solid comtrols and AI, a very good online mode with pink slips and all, and a very open ended racing system.
  2. IC-Games
    75
    Then again, its meant to be a fun racing game not a literary masterpiece so in that respect Street Racing Syndicate does succeed admirably.
  3. PSX Extreme
    70
    The sound effects for the cars are fine, and you can actually hear the effect that the different exhaust and exhaust upgrades have on each car. Whine about Electronic Arts all you want--at least they have the resources to put good soundtracks in their games.
  4. GameSpot
    62
    The game tries to deliver an authentic street racing experience, but the racing itself tends to be rather unexciting.
  5. eToychest
    60
    Given everything the game has going for it, the thing that makes the meat of any racing game - the races - are a huge letdown.
  6. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    The races are boring...There's just no drama to the thing, and even once you've cranked your Mitsubishi crapbox up to 400 hp, you still don't feel the power. [Oct 2004, p.100]
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  7. VideoGamesLife
    20
    Sadly, this by-product of the world’s current obsession with illegal racing, ugly street cars being given garish makeovers by plebeians and all things neon or blacked out can do little to impact upon the success of other racers.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 74
  3. Negative: 8 out of 74
  1. LukeT.
    Oct 3, 2003
    10
    This game is going to revolutionize the way people see street racing for years to come. For those who think MC2 was good, hold on to your This game is going to revolutionize the way people see street racing for years to come. For those who think MC2 was good, hold on to your pants, your in for the ride of your life!… Expand
  2. KevinP.
    Jun 18, 2003
    10
    This game rocks,you could modify your car in every possible way like glow kits,superchargers, turbochargers and even Nos.If thats not enough This game rocks,you could modify your car in every possible way like glow kits,superchargers, turbochargers and even Nos.If thats not enough you could race for pink slips,money and enter your girlfriends in bikini contest.You could race illegaly or legally and drag race your friends in multiplayer mode.And what catches my eye is that this game is a simulation racing game. If you bang up your car it will show and efeect your cars performance I cant wait till this game comes out!… Expand
  4. JesseS.
    Jan 13, 2005
    10
    SWEET!
  5. ShaunN.
    Oct 26, 2003
    10
    This game will be the dopest, phattest & sickest street racing game out! if u think n4su will be good this will definitely be better. why? 1.This game will be the dopest, phattest & sickest street racing game out! if u think n4su will be good this will definitely be better. why? 1. srs will have more licensed aftermarket parts! 2. import hot girls play ur girlfriends & give u a dance! 3. u race for money, pinks, girlfriends & respect. 4. more options to play with like either taking ur girl out or smokin some racer. the list goes on & on but this game will definately be worth waiting. oh yeah this game wasn't actually supposed to come out in July it was actually :March" heh thats how long i've been waiting.… Expand
  6. MattS.
    Nov 12, 2003
    10
    This game is gonna be GREAT... Its about time they come out with a game for car fanatics!
  7. PlaboskiS.
    Dec 4, 2003
    10
    This game is going to be the best C**t to ever hit PS2 since Need For Speed Underground so get it!!!!
  8. RossM.
    May 11, 2005
    0
    Awful, cheap and tacky, its 5 years behind the competition!

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Awards & Rankings

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#9 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#100 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004