Rollcage Stage II

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Oct 10, 2000
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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  • Summary: The game may not have the lasting appeal of Psygnosis' Wipeout or Namco's Ridge Racer, but it has enough gameplay, eye candy, and bonus secrets to put it near the top of what the PlayStation has to offer.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    Two parts "Wipeout" and one part "Mario Kart", combined with a feel all its own, make the newest Rollcage a winner across the board.
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  2. Games Radar
    100
    Amanda De Cadenet -- remember her? -- once said in an interview that she'd rather have five minutes of filth than half an hour of arduous bump 'n' grind and, at last, we understand what she meant.
  3. IGN
    87
    One of the finest four-wheeled balls to the wall arcade racers of all time.
  4. PSX Nation
    85
    For its $10 asking price "Stage II" (and Midway's other Psygnosis refugee "Team Buddies") cannot be beat in replayability. Buy with ease.
  5. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    Like all Psygnosis games, Rollcage Stage II is full of eye candy, with flashy graphics and colorful decor up the wazoo.
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  6. Total Video Games
    80
    A great game and worth buying, however don't expect to be playing it in a months time.
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  7. GameSpot
    72
    The game may not have the lasting appeal of Psygnosis' "Wipeout" or Namco's "Ridge Racer," but it has enough gameplay, eye candy, and bonus secrets to put it near the top of what the PlayStation has to offer.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. cancali
    May 30, 2016
    10
    Fast (and unique) cars, multiple weapons (optional), (near) impossible tracks, a lot of game modes (vs/5, vs/2 and vs/the track(!)). AFast (and unique) cars, multiple weapons (optional), (near) impossible tracks, a lot of game modes (vs/5, vs/2 and vs/the track(!)). A COMPLETE racing game.… Expand
  2. A.Yourking
    Feb 6, 2004
    10
    Excellent. no further queries.
  4. TomM.
    Aug 11, 2007
    10
    One of the best PS games I have ever tried. Everything is perfect, and in addition they threwed in a soundtrack, so fitting, I have never One of the best PS games I have ever tried. Everything is perfect, and in addition they threwed in a soundtrack, so fitting, I have never heared better. Something else than the standard EA soundtracks.… Expand
  5. NegativeStudios
    Aug 30, 2013
    9
    Although a little difficult at times, the great gameplay and the amazing soundtrack makes this racing classic a must-have for any PlaystationAlthough a little difficult at times, the great gameplay and the amazing soundtrack makes this racing classic a must-have for any Playstation game collection.… Expand
  6. therealarien
    Oct 5, 2014
    9
    It's a crying shame this series never made it past the PSone generation. Heck, i'd be satisfied with a half decent clone with all the hoursIt's a crying shame this series never made it past the PSone generation. Heck, i'd be satisfied with a half decent clone with all the hours I've poured into this underrated gem.

    Wipeout is great and all, but Rollcage amps up the fun factor whilst maintaining that blistering feeling of speed. With a surprising amount of depth, there is certainly more than one way to win a race which was quite groundbreaking for the time. Not fussed on finishing first? No worries. Just pummel your opponents with weapons to gain enough points to push you across the line instead. A measure of customization would have been extremely welcome but there's more than enough features here to keep you satisfied for hours. And who would've thought that 2 player rubble soccer could be so much fun? And you can't go past 2 player "Firefox" level as you speed around a giant ring, filling the arena with those spinning missiles. Amazing.

    It doesn't demand the same level of punishing precision as the Wipeout series but is still satisfyingly difficult to finish to completion. Play it now!    … Expand
  7. drlowdon
    Jun 16, 2013
    6
    At the time of release Rollcage, and this sequel, offered something a little different and quicker paced than the majority of other racingAt the time of release Rollcage, and this sequel, offered something a little different and quicker paced than the majority of other racing games. It certainly wasn’t a game you’d find yourself playing for months on end but it was fun whilst it lasted.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best PS1 Game of 2000
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#29 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2000