2 Xtreme [E]

by Sony

Product Features

• ps1

Product Details

• ASIN: B00002STQG
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,409 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

GameSpot Review

2 Xtreme is the sequel to ESPN Extreme Sports. The latter title is no doubt familiar to most Playstation owners - it was featured on the demo disc that was bundled with the unit. Though 2 Xtreme lost the ESPN license, the game itself sports improved graphics, sound, and gameplay - though these elements could have just as easily been delivered on a 16-bit machine. But that doesn't mean 2 Xtreme isn't fun to play, especially in two-player mode.

The races in each area highlight a different apparatus, and players can race on three courses within each of the four different locales. There's snowboarding in Japan, cycling in Africa, in-line skating in Vegas, and skateboarding in, where else, Los Angeles. The courses are diverse and interesting, and despite the 2-D rendering (no polygons to be seen in this game), they're OK to look at. 2 Xtreme is not visually stunning, but players are there to race, not dawdle, and they'll find the action to be excellent.

2 Xtreme pays less attention to real-world physics than did its predecessor, making it more fun to play. Turns are sharper and jumps work better. And though the game provides a great feel for motion, the sound is pretty barren. Even so, the sound is effective for various collisions and spills - even NASCAR fans will cringe when their character slams to the asphalt with a fleshy "smack."

2 Xtreme is at its best in two-player mode, where players can punch or kick each other when it's neck and neck, down to the wire. As a one-player game, however, this game is more a contest of course memorization than anything else. It's a big game, with 12 courses in all, which on the surface provides some replay value. But thanks to the so-so visuals, the three courses in each territory don't distinguish themselves.

For those who have a racing buddy, and the desire to work through their aggression in a desperate game of speed, 2 Xtreme's a fine choice. But for those going solo, other prettier racing games dish up more satisfying courses. --Hugh Sterbakov
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Product Description

2XTREME is the highly anticipated sequel to ESPN EXTREME GAMES. This time around, players can race on one of four extreme vehicles: snowboards, bikes, inline skates, and skateboards. Each vehicle competes in a unique location like Japan, Africa, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Every locale has three tracks, giving you 12 tracks to master. On every track there is only one goal: win. If necessary, you can punch, kick, claw, and scratch your way to the finish line. Lay the smack down on the computer in Season mode or inflict damage on friends in the Two-Player mode. Remember, winning is everything.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Okay!, April 16, 2005

A Kid's Review

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 2 Xtreme [E] (Video Game)

Listen this game may be old and some people say it sucks.But in its time it was good back in 1996 when it came out 'til 2001.So if you like this game and can't find it anywhere order it because they are very very cheap used and sure as heck worth a matter of cents for sure okay!!!!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sorry Excuse for a Video Game, November 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: 2 Xtreme [E] (Video Game)

The Graphics (...), the idea of the game (...), the handling (...), thank god I only paid (dollar amount) for mine.
The graphics look like you're playing a Nintendo. Why anyone would want it ?
The only reason this got one star is because there is no option for zero stars
Don't buy this.
Ugh :(

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars VERY FUN BUT HARD, February 1, 2001

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"crashxx" (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2 Xtreme [E] (Video Game)

2Xtreme is a fun game but yet hard. When you race the computer it is hard to get in the lead. If you go to the options part you can take the computer racers off. The tricks are pretty cool but there are only four tricks per level. The levels are the same, but if you change the level it just gets harder no new stuff. Don't let the cover fool you there are no half pipes, quarter pipes, or grind rails. (if you are into that stuff) However, during the race there are mini ramps. Overall the game is pretty fun because you can punch the computer racers, play by yourself, and race your friends. You can Snowboard, (steering is kinda hard) Mountain Bike,Rollerblade, and Skateboard.