Split/Second

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: Split/Second, an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Vandal
    Dec 30, 2010
    85
    A good arcade racing game which every console needs that arrives in a great moment, as there hasn't been a decent arcade racing game on the PSP in years.
  2. Play UK
    Dec 29, 2010
    71
    It does a good job, but you're always aware of its unfulfilled potential. [Issue#200, p.98]
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 16, 2011
    70
    It's an endearingly anarchic twist on arcade racing. [Jan 2011, p.119]
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  4. Games Master UK
    Jan 25, 2011
    68
    The essence of the console version, but it doesn't carry over the explosive enjoyment.
  5. PSM3 Magazine UK
    Jan 31, 2011
    61
    Stripped of the mass destruction, Split/Second: Velocity is just a mediocre arcade racer. [Feb 2011, p.100]
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  6. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 15, 2011
    50
    The spirit of game has somehow vanished during the process of conversion from the original console. Crucial problems are PSP controls which can't compare to the comfort of joypad. [Issue#199]
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  7. 1UP
    Dec 17, 2010
    42
    While the game does a solid job of recreating the console tracks and maintaining a steady frame rate, the scaled-down visuals don't always depict how your competitors are wrecked, which sucks away a lot of the appeal of the experience.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. halljames
    Dec 8, 2010
    10
    All the main reviews for this seem to complain about the controls, and the fact that it just feels unimpressive on the small screen. IAll the main reviews for this seem to complain about the controls, and the fact that it just feels unimpressive on the small screen. I disagree. I don't own a full blown console so can't compare it to the PS3 version, but for a full on arcade racer on the PSP, it plays brilliantly. I think the controls are very good (better when played from the bumper cam mode as opposed to the outside cameras) and the excitement you feel at times when buildings are collapsing around you, and jumbo jets are crashing towards you. It really is brilliant. Plenty of variety in the tracks, lots of unlockables and loads of play time make this one of the best racers on the handheld. Highly recommended.… Expand
  2. Alexwise
    Apr 12, 2012
    10
    Such a low score. Not fair. Deserves better. In my opinion it is a 10, no doubt. Graphicaly the game impresses. Loooong draw distances,Such a low score. Not fair. Deserves better. In my opinion it is a 10, no doubt. Graphicaly the game impresses. Loooong draw distances, fantastic explosions, 8 rivals and solid 30fps.… Expand
  4. Sanderland71
    Dec 2, 2010
    9
    I have fun with this game and it is first racing arcade on PSP i like! PSP version bring every aspect of a ps3 version in your pocket!I have fun with this game and it is first racing arcade on PSP i like! PSP version bring every aspect of a ps3 version in your pocket! Destructions are great and graphics are enough!… Expand
  5. 8Gerrard
    Jan 12, 2020
    8
    An great arcade racing game for the psp.Interesting gameplay but it's easy to get used to.One of the great psp games.
  6. LocoGuy107
    Jan 7, 2015
    7
    I've had fun with this version. It kind of ashamed me that this version of the game wasn't really as exciting as the bigger versions were,I've had fun with this version. It kind of ashamed me that this version of the game wasn't really as exciting as the bigger versions were, since there's no camera shakes, no slow motion effects, and basically not a single worthwhile special camera effect of any kind, but it was worth my time.… Expand
  7. Ac-Gamer
    Mar 28, 2022
    5
    GRAPHICS - 8
    GAMEPLAY - 6
    CAR PHYSICS - 6.5 car physics are ok, drifting just feels weird. Collision detection is perfect overall.    GRAPHICS - 8
    GAMEPLAY - 6
    CAR PHYSICS - 6.5
    car physics are ok, drifting just feels weird. Collision detection is perfect overall.
    HANDLING - 7
    CAR DESIGN - 8
    CONTROLS - 5
    GAME MODES - 10
    FUN = 5/10
    it feels underwhelming and boring, the destruction doesn't feel intense, the sense of speed is not great, overall it's kinda boring, but it gets more fun once you get better and faster cars.
    ATMOSPHERE - 4
    TRACK DESIGN - 10
    the track design in this game is probably the most impressive I have ever seen
    OVERALL = 6/10
    overall, it just lacks excitement to make the destruction feel intense. other than that, the game is pretty cool, it's not as fun as you might think but it is worth checking out, and the game gets more fun as you progress.    … Expand

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#43 Best PSP Game of 2010
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#17 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2010