XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Sep 11, 2003
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
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  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    It's just that the game is thoroughly polished. You turn it on and everything feels right; the music, graphics, and even the menu system all complement each other perfectly. [Nov 2003, p.147]
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    84
    All XGRA is asking of you is to get in, hold on tight, and enjoy the ride. While it may not be the most incredible ride it is still an enjoyable one, especially for the price.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    80
    The lack of depth may hurt overall sales but in my opinion it increases the fun ratio to equal that of a great, arcade racer.
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  5. G4 TV
    80
    Offers mesmerizing, high-speed racing and crazy bike-to-bike combat on zanier tracks. Play on extremely large TV screens may induce apparent-motion-related vomiting. Consider it yet another bonus feature.
  6. Deeko
    80
    While the game doesn’t offer a lot in the ways of bonus features it does offer a nice amount of images to unlock – a small reward for playing through the game.
  7. Gamezilla!
    78
    Sadly, the choppy and sluggish frame rate will eventually rear its ugly head enough to hinder the game play. On the plus side, the sound effects are awesome and the music selections are quite varied.
  8. GameZone
    76
    With so many futuristic racers out there, it's hard to welcome one with open arms that doesn't go above and beyond the rest. XGRA is a really good, entertaining game, but it's a standard sequel.
  9. Play Magazine
    75
    The speeds are insane, the courses almost incomprehensible and the immersion factor deep, provided you have patience and surgical analog skills. [Oct 2003, p.72]
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  10. IGN
    75
    It's got an enhanced team mode and an actual storyline. It has an improved weapon system too. But... [t]he sensation of speed has weakened considerably by comparison to XG3 due in large to a more sluggish fluidity. Control isn't as tight. Even visuals have taken a hit.
  11. GameSpy
    75
    I came away really liking XGRA despite its flaws, though it's possible that the very touchy controls and high learning curve on many tracks may keep some players away. XGRA is the most satisfying heir to "Wipeout" the PS2 has seen in years.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. SteveW.
    Sep 13, 2004
    9
    Awesome Game Beats The 3rd In The Series Into The Ground Maybe Not As Visually Impressive With The Worlds But It Feels Alot Better To Play Awesome Game Beats The 3rd In The Series Into The Ground Maybe Not As Visually Impressive With The Worlds But It Feels Alot Better To Play You Can Just Naturally Play This And Have Fun Where On The 3rd You Found Yourselfe Almost Wantin To Complete It And Play Another Game.… Full Review »
  2. VV
    Apr 15, 2004
    8
    Amazing graphics, great track design, great gameplay, great sense of speed, good music (the dance ones), lacks in depth and in options but Amazing graphics, great track design, great gameplay, great sense of speed, good music (the dance ones), lacks in depth and in options but all in all a great and FUN game, single player and multiplayer wise.… Full Review »
  3. Uter
    Oct 9, 2003
    4
    This is a step backwards from the mediocre Extreme G Racing III. The courses aren't as good, and graphics somehow look worse. The This is a step backwards from the mediocre Extreme G Racing III. The courses aren't as good, and graphics somehow look worse. The gameplay is about the same. There are at least 10 racers on the ps2 better than this. Another thing this game shares with the 3rd version is a overly long and stupid title.… Full Review »
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