Apex

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Feb 17, 2003
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
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  1. GameSpot
    72
    Apex's drab driving and painfully dim AI drivers drag down an otherwise interesting idea.
  2. GameZone
    70
    The physics need major work, the AI seems a little funny, the sound is terrible, and frankly, the racing just isn't that exciting.
  3. GamerWeb Xbox
    65
    The idea behind it was brilliant, but the execution drug it right out of innovative and right into mediocrity.
  5. G4 TV
    60
    Mild annoyances in the interface, a design mode without anything to design, and some questionable racing physics keep the game from the top of the podium. With that said, Apex is an enjoyable and mildly addictive title with plenty of arcade action for racing fans.
  6. Game Revolution
    58
    Its story concept and great visuals give it a nice boost, but its lack of options and frustrating AI add some unnecessary weight.
  7. Edge Magazine
    50
    Imagine building one of the most visually arresting games in recent memory, infusing the track design with genuine ingenuity, then having your work cruelly undermined by a learning curve shallower than a hill in Holland. RE is simply not challenging enough. [March 2003, p94]
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#75 Best Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Fabio199618
    Jun 10, 2022
    8
    Not as bad as it may seem. Audio is horrible (basically only one audio track for 40+ racing events), Physics are a bit all over the place andNot as bad as it may seem. Audio is horrible (basically only one audio track for 40+ racing events), Physics are a bit all over the place and there are better racers on the console.

    It's no Project Gotham Racing 2, mind you, but it doesn't need to be. It works perfectly as it is.    … Full Review »
  2. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 30, 2017
    9
    También conocido como Racing Evoluzione es un videojuego de conducción arcade con leves toques de simulacion de mano de los grandes de laTambién conocido como Racing Evoluzione es un videojuego de conducción arcade con leves toques de simulacion de mano de los grandes de la conducción Milestone exclusivo para la primera Xbox, el juego arranca con una espectacular banda sonora del opening, unos riff que te duraran en la cabeza un buen rato. luego creas tu partida y escoges el logo e tu equipo y arranca la aventura. El juego tiene variedad aceptable de coches y carreras. tiene gráficos decentillos para su época y los vehículos poseen daños visibles. una pega es que podría resultar un poco extraño la forma en que se simula los impactos al chocar o al tomar las curvas, un excelente y divertido juego de conducción… Full Review »
  3. CharlieP.
    Mar 24, 2003
    7
    I thought Atari was a good company, like Sega. But I am obviously wrong. The physics are so bad and the game is so easy (other than the, hit I thought Atari was a good company, like Sega. But I am obviously wrong. The physics are so bad and the game is so easy (other than the, hit the car and it somehow speeds of you AI cheat) that it is funny. Atari, you had the perfect Racing game idea and ruined it, I'm disappointed.… Full Review »
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