Jet Moto

by Sony

Product Details

• ASIN: B00000I1BU
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,871 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

GameSpot Review

Jet Moto is an evil, difficult game. The concept of futuristic multi-terrain racing on motorbikes is quite cool, and the shots on the back of the box do look awesome. Once the controller is in hand and play has begun, however, a very, very steep learning curve awaits.

The graphics in Jet Moto are OK. They're not Wave Race, but this isn't the Nintendo 64. Jet Moto's waves look slightly two-dimensional, and the entire environment has a pixelated choppiness to it. Ultimately, the graphics on each level are pulled off with varying degrees of success (the snow looks much more realistic than the water).

An assortment of challenges is presented - players race through sandy beaches, swamps, snowy mountains, and futuristic cityscapes. Each course makes for good racing, thanks to a full complement of cool jumps and sharp turns. The courses vary enough that players need to acquire a different strategy for each. Jet Moto features multiple modes of play, including custom circuits, single races, a two-player split-screen mode, a full season mode (which must be completed to unlock the tracks), and an elusive "stunt mode."

The play control in Jet Moto is quite standard. There are the typical left/right, speed up/slow down controls, along with requisite "turbo" boosts. A neat feature is the magnetic "grapple" that allows for tight, high-speed turns on corners with magnetic "grapple posts." This feature is utilized quite cleverly on some levels, and is the basis of others (in which players run the course in both directions and must make incredibly tight turns). Aside from the grapple, the controls leave something to be desired. It's a struggle to turn fast and accurately, and crashing is frequent (resulting in not-so-fantastic crash replays).

Keeping all of the above in mind, Jet Moto is incredibly difficult. Given the marginal play control and general difficulty of the game, things can get pretty frustrating very quickly. To get past each batch of three courses players must finish first on all three (not an average, but first in each race). While this sounds easy, it's not. The 20 selectable riders are divided into corporate-sponsored teams, and each possesses his own strengths. That is to say, there is no "dream team" that lets players breeze through the game. No matter which rider is selected, players are in for a challenge - mastering each course can take hours. The difficulty level can be notched down, but this limits progress through the game. If it weren't for the GameShark, I doubt I would have been able to access the later levels (which include the awesome snow courses).

Jet Moto has some really cool features, but the game takes far too long to master. Avid gameplayers who are really into racing games will get their money's worth out of this title. However, those seeking casual thrills are better off skipping this title in favor of a game that's easier to learn. -- Glenn Rubenstein

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The JetMoto Review, January 13, 2005

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The Gamer Man Man - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Jet Moto (Video Game)

Just as a little history lesson JetMoto is made by the same people who made the first two Twisted Metal games and Twisted Metal Black. If that is not reason enough to get this game I will give you some more. For anti-gravity racing fans out there buying JetMoto is an easy decision to make, but for all you other gamers JetMoto is a very challenging game to play, it will definitely test you to your limits. Like Wipout, JetMoto is a futuristic racing game but with a twist. The twist is, what makes it different from Wipeout, it is a mix between anti-gravity racing and MotoCross. The graphics, soundtrack, animations, and soundeffects pull you into the game and never let go.

The graphics in this game are very good for the PS1. The texture maps, water splashes, sand effects, and the waves add to the experience. If you have a PS2 you can smooth the graphics out and make them look even better.

Soundtrack: Now this soundtrack is one of the best I have ever heard, right up there with Wipeout's. The music is exciting and beautifully reflects the environments of each course.

Animations: As you race through each track taking tight turns, you can feel the weight of the craft as your rider pulls on it to just make that turn. And when you get some big air it feels like the rider is actually flying through the air.

Soundeffects: The soundeffects are equally superb. The sound of the jetmoto makes you believe that your really racing on a anti-gravity bike. The water slashes, solid landing sound, turbo boosts are all done extremly well.

Now for the one thing I did not mention above, the controls. If you have played Wipout then you are ready to play JetMoto. If you have never played Wipeout JetMoto's controls are overall good, become difficult in the tight courses.

I'll give you some advise, MASTER THE GRAPPLING HOOK! Some of the tracks are frustratingly hard and if it becomes a little too much to bare go to this web site for cheat codes.(www.ign.com) Despite its few short comings JetMoto is one of the best anti-gravity racing games I have ever played and definetely worth the your money.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great racing game, July 30, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Jet Moto (Video Game)

this is a great game, but since it's so old and more racing games have come out, it's been left behind. Rent it if the racing game you've been looking for is not in, and from there, you make the choice of buying it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game, cool soundtrack, too, March 27, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Jet Moto (Video Game)

This game is awesome. This was my first Playstation game. The brand names such as Mountain Dew are a very nice touch. The courses are challenging, but not so much that it gets to be too hard to play. There's lots of jumps, and on these jumps you can execute various freestyle maneuvers and get extra points for it, as well! Even if you get tired of this game after a few months, the Soundtrack is excellent. It plays the background music from each of the courses. Just pop it in a CD player (other than your Playstation, o course) and jam on!