L.A. Rush

 Xbox
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 36
  3. Negative: 4 out of 36
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  1. Operation Sports
    40
    If the lack of control doesn't frustrate you enough, the simplistic AI will.
  2. GameSpy
    40
    It's the lack of spectacular leaps, jumps, and tomfoolery made famous by the series that makes this knock-off all the more embarrassing, sure to sicken fans of the original game.
  3. Computer Games Magazine
    40
    It's too bad Midway is so caught up in the me-too game when it's just children like the Rush series who get hurt. [Dec p.93]
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  5. Game Revolution
    25
    L.A. Rush tries to keep up with the street racing scene, but it's all show and no go. Repeating races over and over isn't exactly a draw and the lack of customization is unforgivable.

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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 3 out of 6
  1. Mr_Eleganto
    Apr 22, 2021
    5
    I'd say the game is pretty average in every way possible. There's nothing really to praise and some stuff to argue with, but in the end, justI'd say the game is pretty average in every way possible. There's nothing really to praise and some stuff to argue with, but in the end, just move along and don't bother. Take your time with Midnight Club.

    Pros: big map, different regions, original cars, licensed cars, story and motivation, some music tracks, choice of genres and custom soundtrack option (doesn't help much tho).
    Cons: ridiculous number of car traffic (logically, could work but it's a game - more traffic equal more pain. The town isn't well designed for races, boring tuning (only once and automatically with fancy pimp my ride theme on background), you always in need with money, police is annoying, every goddamn car feels the same + frustrating crashes.    … Full Review »
  2. ZachW.
    Feb 28, 2006
    2
    What happened to the rush series!? This is terrible, not much fun. Cops are everywhere, traffic is crazy, almost always in your way. Hard to What happened to the rush series!? This is terrible, not much fun. Cops are everywhere, traffic is crazy, almost always in your way. Hard to race when the track is full of these obstacles. Graphics will make you sick. Only thing good is the cars, using real licensed cars is fun, too bad they don't handle anywhere close to how they should.… Full Review »
  3. FredD.
    Oct 14, 2005
    9
    Awesome driving mechanics and big open world to race in....solid graphics and great sense of speed. liked the crashes on the licensedAwesome driving mechanics and big open world to race in....solid graphics and great sense of speed. liked the crashes on the licensed cars...but could have seen less of them.cross between driver and midnight club but much better racing.… Full Review »
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