Quantum Redshift

 Xbox
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
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  1. stardusty
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    Damn near perfect. Thirteen years later and this game still looks and plays like a dream. The sense of speed is unparalleled, the gameplay is smooth and responsive and the weapon system is easy to manage. This game got so many things right for it's time. I love the water effects and track design (16 of them!) and unlockable characters (the majority of which are female. Unheard of in anyDamn near perfect. Thirteen years later and this game still looks and plays like a dream. The sense of speed is unparalleled, the gameplay is smooth and responsive and the weapon system is easy to manage. This game got so many things right for it's time. I love the water effects and track design (16 of them!) and unlockable characters (the majority of which are female. Unheard of in any game, let alone a racer.) My only gripes are the mediocre soundtrack and silly banter between the characters before races.… Expand
  2. JesseS.
    Nov 7, 2002
    9
    The best futuristic racer yet. Definitely underated.....
  3. Deathstalker79
    Sep 23, 2002
    6
    It's Wipeout for the Xbox. Although the visual is nice it's seems a bit generic, and played out.
  4. JoeM.
    Nov 9, 2002
    3
    The replays are on par with pole position. The gameplay is on the same control level as the old game also. You think maybe some actual physics could've been involved. Its fun if like sleds with rockets and a bad ruuder.
  5. FranF.
    Jan 15, 2003
    6
    Average. The graphics are nice and it's got speed... boy, does it have speed, but it's your typical futuristic Wipeout-style of game. The cutscenes and character stories are below average in both graphics and content and the intros to each one last only 20-30 seconds (some may actually LIKE that!) Still, not a bad game if you can find it for under $30.00. Just don't expect Average. The graphics are nice and it's got speed... boy, does it have speed, but it's your typical futuristic Wipeout-style of game. The cutscenes and character stories are below average in both graphics and content and the intros to each one last only 20-30 seconds (some may actually LIKE that!) Still, not a bad game if you can find it for under $30.00. Just don't expect anything revolutionary here. P.S. I did like it better than it's racing cousin, Wipeout, although.… Expand
  6. ChrisP.
    Feb 19, 2005
    10
    Great and fun game.
  7. EricG.
    Nov 15, 2002
    8
    The negative reviews for this game made me a bit nervous, so I rented it to try it out. Not impressive at first, but switch to the first person view and get to the higher speed levels. WOW! This game is incredible. The sense of speed is remarkable. Graphics, weather, and weapon trails are mind blowing. As a whole, not nearly as stylish as the Wipeout series, but it will do for us XBOXers The negative reviews for this game made me a bit nervous, so I rented it to try it out. Not impressive at first, but switch to the first person view and get to the higher speed levels. WOW! This game is incredible. The sense of speed is remarkable. Graphics, weather, and weapon trails are mind blowing. As a whole, not nearly as stylish as the Wipeout series, but it will do for us XBOXers looking for a fix. Plus you can rip your old Wipeout soundtracks to your XBOX and imagine you're playing the real deal!… Expand
  8. [Anonymous]
    Nov 29, 2002
    7
    Does what it sets out to and very seldom surprises. A rental at best.
  9. EntilliumnEonal
    Jan 18, 2014
    9
    A game that should stand out in it's genre, it incorporates the weapon system and shields very well, along with a nice feeling of comfort for any certain racer. With great visuals and even greater gameplay, this game is a definite must-buy.
  10. deathmarine
    Mar 28, 2014
    10
    One of the few good alternatives to Wipeout.
    This game amazed me from the start, great controls, great sense of speed, addictive play.
    As it was stated before underrated.
  11. PeaceLoveandDub
    May 4, 2017
    9
    A hidden gem for sure. This game never lived up to its hype, but it's actually really fun. Great graphics, simple gameplay and backwards compatibility make it playable today. Only 8 racetracks does make it a bit monotonous though, as it takes a while to open up the last one.

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#85 Best Xbox Game of 2002
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#32 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    60
    Redshift's well-honed action and lofty technical ambition are let down by a repetitive and dated no-progress-for-second-place structure, overly familiar mechanics, and conspicuous lack of style. [Winter 2002, p.95]
  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    90
    With incredible track designs, a spot-on control system and a soundtrack by Junkie XL, Quantum Redshift leaves little to be desired. It may not be perfection, but it's pretty darn close. [Dec 2002, p.125]
  3. GameZone
    87
    Explosions, good lighting and cool particle effects are everywhere in Quantum Redshift. But the graphical effect that stands out the most is the subtlest of them all: water.
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