System: Nintendo 64
At first glance
it looks like this is yet another racing game that should go in the garbage
bin. The jest of it is simple… you're racing Volkswagen Beetles, a type
of car that really doesn't go that fast. It's natural to assume that that's
how the game will be: slow-paced and boring.
However, as soon
as you boot up the game you'll realize that it's everything but that. EA
Sports somehow managed to make a racing game with just 1 type of vehicle
that is a blast to play. From the main menu you'll have lots of options.
You can do 1 Player, 2 Player, change options, or even play Beetle Battle,
a Capture the Flag-type game for 2 or more players. Every mode is fun,
you aren't going to be bored to death. Though it's questionable that Bugs
can go more than 130 MPH…
From the get-go
you have three tracks to choose from. Each one is really thought-out and
gigantic. The first is basically a drive through the country, as you'll
pass a farmhouse, plenty of grass, and a waterside town. The second takes
place on a huge, snowy mountain. It's really beautiful, and draws you in.
The third is on an island, complete with forests, two towns, and even a
couple of dinosaurs.
If you want to
unlock the remaining courses you'll have to play Tournament Mode, the main
1 Player game. You initially have one difficulty setting to choose from,
Novice. This features the three tracks I mentioned. If you win you'll unlock
Advanced, and then Professional difficulty, with each cup adding a new
course to your game.
For each cup
you beat you unlock three new cars, each one with higher stats and different
designs, and tons of colors to choose from. Once you beat Professional
you'll unlock the Alien Car, a rainbow-colored car that is nearly perfect
stats-wise. It also has a horn that when used, says, "We come in peace."
Very bizarre, but great nonetheless.
After beating
Professional difficulty you also unlock a bonus mode. This is basically
an Expert level tournament, with all six courses. It's highly suggested
you use the Alien Car, since it's quite difficult. If you beat this mode
you get one last car, a Police Car, with max stats, a siren, and the ability
to pull over cars. How awesome is that?!
But that's just
single player. If you have a friend you can compete in single race, which
is a blast, and a multiplayer exclusive mode, Beetle Battle. In Beetle
Battle the goal is to collect different emblems, then to race to the goal.
There are lots of items you can use to slow down your opponent, which gives
it a Mario Kart-like feel to it.
All in all this
is great game. Sadly, it's rather old, so not many stores carry it, but
if you find one that does, it's a bargain for around 10 bucks. This game
is fun for any age group, whether you're alone or with friends.
Suggested: Yes!
Gameplay: 9/10
- Single Player:
9/10
- Multiplayer:
8/10
Graphics: 9/10
- Character Graphics
(in this case, the cars): 10/10
- Course Graphics:
9/10
Sound: 9/10
- Music: 8/10
- Sound Effects:
10/10
Value: 8/10
- Single Player:
8/10
- Multiplayer:
8/10
Overall: 9/10
Pros:
- Surprisingly
fun
- TONS of different
routes and secrets in Tournament Mode
- Multiplayer
is a blast, even Beetle Battle
- Sound effects
are incredibly realistic
- Courses are
amazingly vibrant and detailed, not to mention quite long
Cons:
- 6 tracks really
aren't that many
- Not that many
cars to choose from
- Tournament
Mode only last a few hours, though there's tons of secrets in it
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