ATV Offroad Fury PS2

by Sony

Product Features

• 1-4 Player
• More than a dozen vehicles
• more than 20 tracks
• six modes of competition

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000056H2D
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 6, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,629 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #7 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Racing
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Imagine insane jumps, wild off-road courses, and crazy stunts that could only be performed in the make-believe world of video games. Add to that the power of the PlayStation2 system, and you have all the ingredients of an arcade classic racing title on the PS2.

The physics in ATV Offroad Fury are absolutely incredible. Drivers and ATVs react accordingly as they hit the ground, and other riders need to be wary when someone takes a wipeout--one fall on these tight courses can send a shockwave of collisions through the pack.

The game provides arcade-style controls, which fit perfectly with the best aspects of the game. ATV Offroad Fury is one game that is best played with friends, as the artificial intelligence is unrealistically consistent. If you mess up, computer-controlled riders slow down to offer you a chance to get back into things. It does not seem to matter how poorly a player does for the first three laps of a five-lap race. If no mistakes are made in the final two laps, the computer opponents are easily overtaken.

The tracks are separated into three distinct groups: indoors, outdoors, and freestyle. The indoor tracks are fairly similar, as they are the same type of supercross tracks that you would see in a motocross game. The outdoor tracks, however, show much more variety in their terrains and backgrounds. From lush forests to harsh deserts all the way to snow-covered tundra, every track provides a different experience. The game's sound is merely decent; hearing those high-pitched engines at full throttle for too long begins to sound like you are being chased by a pack of killer bees.

Overall, ATV is a solid game that most everyone will want to try. The multiplayer mode really makes for a great party game, not only for its earnest competitiveness, but also for the entertainment value of the crashes and lunatic jumps and stunts. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• 22 different tracks
• 20 different ATVs
• Crisp control
• Plenty of depth and replayability

Cons:

• AI makes for unrealistic races
• Combo tricks are very difficult to pull off
• Poor use of the PS2 controller force-feedback feature

Product Description

Race 11 authentic ATVs through six challenging events, including Cross Country Enduro, Stadium Supercross, and Freestyle Stunt. Careen off the dirt path and take on rocky hillsides, sandy deserts or deeply forested mountain trails in your dash to the finish line.

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35 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best PS2 racing game, maybe BEST PS2 GAME, February 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: ATV Offroad Fury PS2 (Video Game)

I honestly believe this game surpasses SSX in terms of sheer fun, replayability, and outstanding graphics and lighting effects. You get so many excellently designed courses (20!) and even a feature to make your own checkpoints for the cross-country courses, you'll probably play this game forever.

Madden 2001 is the only PS2 game I play just about every day and I've owned it for three months (and have over $300 worth of PS2 games). In my opinion ATV Offroad Fury is about to supplant Madden 2001 as best PS2 game.

I've read some reviews complaining about slowdown in two-player mode and "excruciatingly long loading times". These comments seriously baffle me because the overall game AND courses load quicker than any PS2 game I've played (And yes, that definitely includes Madden and SSX). I also played the two-player game for many hours with a friend and we had no problems or complaints about the speed OR the AI of the computer riders. Yes, that was another strange complaint by some these reviews - Apparently these reviewers don't know how to play racing games because the AI was very competitive but certainly beatable if you practice and learn the courses and how the different ATVs handle. ...

Anyway, if you own Madden 2001 and SSX because you were told they were the "games to own if you have a PS2", add ATV Offroad Fury to your collection for the very same reason.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best racing game ever!!!, February 21, 2001

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Big Dev (Westbrook, ME) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ATV Offroad Fury PS2 (Video Game)

This game is a must. If you love four-wheelers or just racing games, add this to your PS2 library. If you have ever played Smugglers Run and love the choice of roaming around, you'll love ATV Off Road Fury. First, the good things: This game has INCREDIBLE GRAPHICS!!!! The graphics are crystal clear with outstanding surroundings and breath-taking backgrounds. This game allows you to do 6 options, Training, Maxxis Nationals, Stadium Supercross, Freestyle Competition, Cross Country Enduro, and Pro Career. You can customize your four-wheeler by fixing its tire friction, front and rear shock, front and rear spring, gear ratio(speed and acceleration), steering, and braking. You can also choose between 20 ATV's, including top brands such as Ravage, Honda, Yamaha, Havoc, Kawasaki, and Polaris. Here's a description of the options. Training mode teaches you the basics of becoming a pro, from riding wheelies to landing jumps. The Maxxis Nationals allows you to practice or race in beautiful outside courses. The Stadium Supercross lets you practice or race incredible inside courses with humongous jumps. Freestyle competition and Cross Country Enduro have enormous jumps and let you roam around or race. If you happen to roam around, look for cacti, trees, buildings, campsites, airports, and more in these wonderful 3D landscapes. Pro Career allows you to race in certain courses in order to unlock new ones. The things I love the most about this game are the graphics, the humongous jumps, all 20 3D courses, and all 16 tricks they allow you to pull off. This game will also keep your appeal. You will never get bored from this game. Another this is the music and sound. They are crystal clear and play some pretty neat songs. Second, the bad thing: This ISN'T A BIG DEAL but could be improved to make the game even better. The camera angle doesn't allow you to switch to an inside the driver view, therefore not allowing you to feel as much of the high altitude and crashes as with other camera angles. The closest view is from behind the driver. Overall this game is an absolute must have for all of the intense racing fans.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop Playing!!! HELP ME!!!, February 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: ATV Offroad Fury PS2 (Video Game)

Can't stop playing this game! 20 full detailed tracks. Best looking ATV's I have ever seen.14 of theme. Tons of gameplay modes.Graphics are better than Madden 2001. The best game for playstation 2. I have both Madden 2001 and ATV Off Road Fury and their both great games but If you ask me ATV Off Road Fury is better. I was at K-mart looking to buy a game and I had a choice of a SSX, Nascar 2001, or ATV Off Road Fury. You bet I picked ATV!!! I have never played a game that was so fun. Racers fly off there ATV's when they get in recks. If you ever played Smugglers run you know how big their tracks 2 tracks are, well ATV has 20+ large tracks to play with including a stunt mode. I would go on talking about thias game has to much to talk about and I couldn't fit it all in with me given only 1,000 words so I will put it in one sentence. THIS IS THE BEST GAME FOR PS2 AND IF YOU DON'T GET IT YOUR MAKING A BIG MISTAKE!!!