Street Racing Syndicate

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 153 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 128 out of 153
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 153
  3. Negative: 19 out of 153
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  1. Luka1998010
    Jul 3, 2018
    4
    This is to me one of the worst games of its time.Sure,it has popular JDM cars like the R34 Skyline and the MK4 Supra but if i take a closer look at the game,its pure trash!
    First of all,the physics of majority of cars is crap.Most of them handle like on ice,which absolutely ruins everything,not to mention damage repairs and not be able to restart events.
    Aside from handling like crap,we    This is to me one of the worst games of its time.Sure,it has popular JDM cars like the R34 Skyline and the MK4 Supra but if i take a closer look at the game,its pure trash!
    First of all,the physics of majority of cars is crap.Most of them handle like on ice,which absolutely ruins everything,not to mention damage repairs and not be able to restart events.
    Aside from handling like crap,we are forced to drive those cars because of progression in the career mode,where the AI are a nightmare in certain events.
    Then,the soundtrack.Oh my god,it has like 2 good songs,others are even bad sound quality,not to mention that the soundtrack is very,very small ! Not even 20 songs !
    The car list is filled with a very small number of cars,where most of them have different editions.
    Sure there are the car culture favorites but can they at least handle well ???
    The only thing in the game that,obviously the developers cared more about than the cars,AI and physics are the sexy bikini models.
    It feels like most of their game budget went down the drain with those girls photo shoots and videos of them dancing.
    Street Racing Syndicate wanted to be a racing game of its time when all of those things mentioned above were and today are a huge part of car culture,but at the end its very badly executed.
    4/10    … Expand
  2. JamminC.
    Aug 8, 2003
    9
    Looks very good. I really like the tuning side to this game. I hope though, they will be smart enough to put out on the PC as well.
  3. Luke
    Oct 3, 2003
    4
    Sounds ok but nothing compared tomy midnight club 2 or Fast and the Furious when it comes out.
  4. OwenY.
    Sep 8, 2003
    10
    I can't wait for it to come out! too bad 3DO went down, but Namco took over, and lastest news says it will be out some time late next year... damn... can't wait!
  5. 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 pants, your in for the ride of your life!
  6. VanyeeY.
    Oct 30, 2003
    10
    WONDERFUL!!!!!!!! I wll get this game, but why does it take so long.
  7. BrandonT.
    Oct 8, 2003
    10
    From the screen shots looks like the best street racing game yet.
  8. Ben
    May 6, 2005
    8
    Yer its a gr8 game, oh and michael about the honda's. honda have refused permission to b part of any street racing from now on cos they r a goodie two shoes luv the planet car company, i dnt see honda's in nd4spd2 either?
  9. JerinC.
    Nov 1, 2003
    10
    I have seen a video of it on the October PSM DVD and it looks sweet. I'm an all out street racing game and I just can't wait to get my hands on it.
  10. PaulL.
    Nov 3, 2003
    10
    Has anybody evey played da game before, and when's da game comin out? My anxiety level is really reaching its peak and I can't take it any more. Also hope dis game lives up to its rumours. Peace.
  11. RandyD.
    Oct 14, 2003
    10
    This game looks so hot...if i would finally release...ive been checking on it for ever and the date just keeps pushing back...hope its better than tokyo extreme (if it can be...if tokyo only had nitros).
  12. KaineL.
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    I've heard about it. iv seen the pics and it looks like the sh*t. this is definitely a 10.
  13. 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!!!!
  14. JustinE.
    Oct 4, 2003
    10
    If this game delivers what its suppose to I will be very pleased but if it does not I guess I made a mistake rating it so high, but I have faith
  15. RandyM.
    Jun 21, 2003
    10
    Hands down...is the best game ever!!
  16. ToOcH-PaCScurD
    Aug 31, 2003
    10
    SO FAR SO GOOD, BUT ONE LILO PROBLEM, IS THERE ANY OTHER TYPES OF CARS, LIKE HONDA OR ACURA, CAUSE IT WOULD BE BETTER, CAUSE MOST PEEPS, LOVE THEM LIKE ME, IF U GUYS DO PUT IN HONDA AND MORE DIFF. CARS, PLAESE WOULD U GUYS PUT IN A 88-91 CIVIC HATCHBACK BECAUSE NO RACING GAME HAS THAT CAR IN REAL LIFE I HAVE THAT CAR. IT'S A TIGHT LITTLE FAST CAR.
  17. BobS.
    Sep 18, 2003
    1
    NO ONLINE
  18. RossM.
    May 11, 2005
    0
    Awful, cheap and tacky, its 5 years behind the competition!
  19. Benb.
    Nov 21, 2003
    10
    This will surely be the best game ever man with its street racing cars and girls i was meant for this.
  20. GregB.
    Nov 2, 2003
    10
    This game looks like it will be very popular. I look forward to buying this game and playing it for hours.
  21. Craig
    Nov 30, 2003
    10
    This Game is gonna Be Awesome.
  22. JasonW.
    Nov 4, 2003
    10
    This game looks SWEET! I've seen the cars and love em', seen the races and love em'. Everything about this game looks good! I know im gettin this game when it hitz the shelves!
  23. OrenthialP.
    Nov 4, 2003
    10
    I think this game is sweet.
  24. BrandonO.
    Nov 6, 2003
    10
    I have already preordered this game cus it looks so good.
  25. FelipeA.
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    This will be surely one of the best street racing games ever!
  26. ShaneW.
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    Why is it not coming out till next year. Unless you're putting every car part that exist it should come out in this December.
  27. TimothyK>
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    This is gonna be the best racing game of all times. And it'll kick Midnight club 2 ass.
  28. KenY.
    Oct 25, 2003
    8
    I think need for speed underground is better....
  29. JakeK.
    Oct 26, 2003
    10
    This game will be tight!!!!!!! upgradin cars, racin 4 models and when you hit a wall it actually will hurt u.
  30. 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. 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 listThis 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
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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

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Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 40
  3. Negative: 4 out of 40
  1. PGNx Media
    80
    You can spend hours simply customizing your car, which will please the real tuners out there. The actual gameplay is solid, although the sense of speed and sometimes too realistic handling hurt the game a bit.
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  2. GMR Magazine
    60
    Just don't expect anything new. [Oct 2004, p.102]
  3. Game Revolution
    42
    Tries to make advances in the import racing game scene with a big city and interesting reward system, but its lack of white-knuckle racing and true customization slows it down. All show and no go makes this a dull ride.
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