Grooverider Slot Car Thunder

 Xbox
Metascore
45

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 5 out of 9
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  1. XboxAddict
    70
    For a $20 game, the environments look pretty dang good. You will be racing over and under tables and beds and plants plus whatever else they throw at you. I wouldn't say its eye candy, but they look good.
  2. Xbox Nation Magazine
    60
    Everything about it screams budget ,sure, but there are much worse full-priced games on the Xbox. [Oct/Nov 2003, p.99]
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  3. GameZone
    58
    Unforgiving AI, lack of play options to customize your game, and the annoying fact that you can’t restart a race during a championship really can make the game more aggravating than enjoyable.
  5. TeamXbox
    56
    Even at its sub twenty dollar price, Slot Car Thunder leaves me shuddering in a corner searching for a happier place. If the gameplay was at least competent...
  6. IGN
    45
    This is the very definition of a budget racer and I don't mean that in a good way. Basic arcadey track designs mix with stupidly simple controls and poor graphics for an end experience that falls somewhere below the average.
  7. GameSpot
    40
    The very definition of a stripped-down budget title, as practically every aspect that would make a game fun or interesting is missing.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    40
    Slot car racing is bloody boring enough without have to replicate it in a videogame. What's next? Snail racing?... It stinks.
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  9. G4 TV
    40
    Even though this is a budget title at about 20 bucks, there's no way the graphics and the frustrating gameplay justify the expense. You're better off saving up for something with more lasting appeal and more, well, fun.
  10. Game Informer
    20
    Okay, what we're dealing with here is a racing game that doesn't let you steer. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THIS?! You can't steer... It's kind of like making a platforming game where you can't walk. [Sept 2003, p.121]
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Awards & Rankings

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#79 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
54
#54 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Sadflare
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    The best game i have ever played. Its a simple game but fun as hell, if you can try it you wont regret it.
  2. Fishhead
    Jan 30, 2004
    0
    When the game loaded i thought my machine had crashed !!! after playing it i wished it had.. duff !
  3. Green
    Oct 24, 2003
    8
    Game Informer's review is moronic. It is a SLOT CAR game, since when can you steer a slot car. I think this review should be removed Game Informer's review is moronic. It is a SLOT CAR game, since when can you steer a slot car. I think this review should be removed from Metacritic, the reviewer is obviously an idiot. Sure this game doesn't have the greastest graphics but it is easy to pick up, fast and best of all fun. Multiplayer is great. … Full Review »
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