Rumble Racing

by Electronic Arts

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00005CFHG
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 26, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,909 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Rumble Racing is the sequel to Electronic Arts's excellent NASCAR Rumble from last year, only without the frankly unnecessary NASCAR license. Really, it doesn't make any difference because the Rumble series isn't about turning left all the time and jockeying for position on simulated real-world tracks. It's about wacky tracks, power-ups, weapons, and pedal-to-the-metal speed!

There's a championship mode, which lets you unlock tracks and cars, a single race mode, co-op and split-screen multiplayer, stunt challenge (perform as many stunts as you can before the clock runs out), and showdown, which pits you in a single-lap race against a single opponent. During the races, you can find power-ups that boost your speed, give you "super traction," repair your ride, and provide weapons that let you drop mines and oil slicks, or even unleash a tornado to mess with enemy racers.

The only problems with the game are the slightly jagged-looking graphics--they look somewhat unfinished--and the fact that despite the plethora of cars you can unlock, only a handful are highly rated enough to win the races. You'll probably stick to a few favorites and ignore the rest. But these problems are blown away by the frenetic sense of speed, the fun track design, and the mayhem caused by, well, being able to unleash a tornado on someone who cuts you off on the track! --Andrew S. Bub

Pros:

• Cool tracks and cars
• Great replay value
• The weapons and power-ups add a lot to the game

Cons:

• The graphics are rough
• Only a few of the cars are truly great

Product Description

This is the game Rumble Racing for the Playstation 2. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd best game for PS2, May 15, 2001

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Christine Pulsifer (San Ramon, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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My favorite game for PS2 is Madden, but this game is pretty damn good. It is by far the best game I have played since madden, the gameplay is tight, the graphics are great, the tracks are fun, and you can play 1 vs computer, 2 vs computer, or one on one. One of the better features I've seen in a racing game is the ability to remove other cars when you play vs. another person. For example, when I want to absolutely school my friends Todd, or Sway in a race, it can be one on one and I don't have to worry about them complaining about the other cars.

It would be great if it had a multi-tap feature, but this is great for now. The replayability is a lot of fun, since you have options to find "easter eggs" to unlock additional cars.

I also don't have time to sit down and play for an hour straight anymore because, well, let's face it I'm not in college anymore and I'm not getting any younger. This game gives me the ability to play for 20 minutes since you play 3 tracks at a time. So you can squeeze in a game or 2 without annoying a wife or girlfirend.

All in all a solid game. Much better than ATV, but not as good as Madden.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Step 1. TURN OFF THE COMMENTARY, July 11, 2001

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William Smith (Fontana, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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The commentary is embarrasing. Fortunately, you can turn it off in the options section.

Step 2. You must not be a graphics hound, parts of the game look like a N64 game. It has very poor texturing in some parts and yet other parts of the game look GREAT! What a mystery.

Step 3. You must like racing games that would be considered arcade. You must love power-ups and short cuts.

Step 4. If you don't like tough games, you won't like this game. The AI is determined to drive you off the road and also often speed by you and takes the power-up you were meant to have.

Step 5. You don't need a memory card, this game has that capability of coarse but also gives you PASSWORDS for progression.

Step 6. Since this is like SSX with cars, worse graphics and limited tricks, you'd be better off buying that game instead, unless you have it already.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's like SSX in the dirt!, April 30, 2001

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DarkDan "DarkDan" (Norman, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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OK, this game won me over replacing SSX as the most addictive game for PS2. With all of the fun and challenging aspects from SSX, Electronic Arts has created a racing game that is more fun than just the normal "ride around the track" style competitions.

Each gold cup you win unlocks a new car, and a new track, plus there are secret easter eggs (make sure you read the directions) to unlock 14 MORE trick vehicles. And even the first cars get tricked out as you advance. Plus shortcuts and powerups on each track give the game variety and excitement.

Buy this game if you weren't impressed by Ridge Racer or Smuggler's Run and if ONLY if you can afford to lose sleep, free time and friends!