187 Ride or Die

 Xbox
User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. BlueFalcon
    Aug 30, 2005
    6
    Considering the low review scores, I was very surprised at how great the graphics and effects were. But I was also shocked at the horrible dialog. It's seriously the worst I've ever heard/read in a game - worse than Fifa Street's even.
  2. ElRio
    May 6, 2005
    9
    I like the title of the game.
  3. [Anonymous]
    Aug 31, 2005
    10
    If I could design my own cars this would be heaven. As it is, it's just shy. Controls are solid. The combat is great and deathmatch totally rocks.
  4. Sam
    Sep 17, 2005
    3
    Is it a good, beautiful, brilliant, fantastic game? Not even close.
  5. Anon
    Aug 31, 2005
    10
    I been waiting for a game like this for a while. Just picked it up and I cant wait to go running through the aquaducts blasting at my opponents.
  6. AaronA
    Sep 2, 2005
    9
    A brilliant mix between burnout type tracks/race styles, gta's atmosphere and oldskool guns. the graphics are well done the sounds are respectable and the enemy A.I is caniving. this game is only let down by over exaduration and short single player but if you have friends/live none of those matter. great title thats been badly under-rated.
  7. Lucas
    Nov 12, 2005
    1
    "There goes the neighborhood!" Tasteless, it's good to know stereotypes are alive and well in the gaming arena which resembles Hollywood in the 1950's when it comes to GOOD, SOLID, ethnic characters! (Sorry Super Mario doesn't count!)
  8. UndisputedXbox
    May 10, 2021
    6
    Firstly I have to say, I'm not sure if this game is meant to be serious or satire. everything feels a bit cliche & stereotypical of american gangsta culture and borders on silly at times. From the silly 'Gangsta' car names, to the ridiculous Tutorial. However the game has a charm to it that makes you want to love it.

    The game is an OK attempt at a 'Burnout' clone with the added element    Firstly I have to say, I'm not sure if this game is meant to be serious or satire. everything feels a bit cliche & stereotypical of american gangsta culture and borders on silly at times. From the silly 'Gangsta' car names, to the ridiculous Tutorial. However the game has a charm to it that makes you want to love it.

    The game is an OK attempt at a 'Burnout' clone with the added element of gun battles. This brings an interesting dynamic to the game and adds that extra challenge to the game to keep it exciting. The Similarities to 'Burnout' are plentiful with the biggest being the 'Takedown' Camera cuts that play when you take a rival out.

    One thing I'm pleased about is the rubber banding in this game, It's there but it's not as unforgiving as it is in EA's racing series' and makes for a less stressful experience

    I think the games biggest issue has to be the longevity, I found it gets too samey too quickly and even the different game modes don't help because we've seen them all before in other similar games.

    Apart from the shooting element, this game really doesn't offer up much that hasn't been done better before. The co-op is a nice touch though, takes me back to my 'Mario Kart: Double Dash' days    … Expand
  9. Krakken11
    Sep 4, 2022
    4
    the game is a big troll to the gangsta culture. the campaign is bad. its always the same kind of race with the same weapon . very boring

Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
62
#62 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 40
  3. Negative: 16 out of 40
  1. DarkStation
    60
    With gangsta-themed games growing in popularity, this ride and gun actioner provides some decent arcade-style action, albeit with limited replay value.
    Read full review
  2. Xbox World Australia
    83
    The graphics are great with plenty of detail, you are never fighting the controls, the speed effects and weapons are great and the storm drain levels rock. There are parts of this game that almost make you feel like you're in the middle of some Jerry Bruckheimer movie.
    Read full review
  3. GameCritics
    80
    The game offers entertaining car combat with enough car, weapon, and track variations to keep players from getting bored.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »