Arctic Thunder

by Midway Entertainment

Product Features

• Racing in the Arctic as only the creators of Hydro Thunder could dream up! Zoom through the Alaskan tundra and an haunted forest
• Six modes: Race,arcade, training, battle, points and upgrade
• Make things lively for your opponents with bombs, missiles, grappling hooks and other surprises

Product Details

• Our recommended age: 13 - 17 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 0 months and up
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00005O62D
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,884 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Are you ready for the ultimate vehicular battle... on snow? Arctic Thunder lets you throttle the competition using hand-to-hand combat and an impressive cold-weather arsenal that includes snow bombs, atomic snowballs, proximity missiles, and more. Choose from one of 19 different characters and sleds, each with its own unique capabilities. Wage battle on 12 tracks set in exotic locales such as the Swiss Alps and the fictional world of Atlantis. Master any of the 62 different tricks, or lure your friends into a battle arena for a chilly duel. Five arenas are available for you to fight head-to-head with two to four friends. Play in six different modes: Race, Points, Battle Arena, Upgrade Shop, Training, and Arcade.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong in Gameplay, Weak in Graphics, January 18, 2002

By	K. Mccord "armament" (TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have played Rush or Rush 2 for the Nintendo 64 then this you have an idea of the feel of this game. Gameplay focuses on fast pace and quick decisions. Learning the tracks is a must and there is a training mode designed to help do that very thing.
The thing that makes this game different from Rush, other than the fact it is snowmobiles, is the addition of weapons. The weapons add interest and frustration at the same time. It is fun to knock other players off there rides, but not as fun as it seems like it would be. Also, the computer is always better at knocking you off at the critical moment than you are.
PROS:
1. The tracks are different, interesting, and fun.

2. Unlocking new tracks and characters, modifying your sled, and upgrading your racer are all fun features that add endurance to the gameplay.

3. The variety of things you can do (Race, Shoot, do Tricks) means that there is always something different to try.

4. Shortcuts are great!

5. 4 player multiplayer race or battle.

6. Sound is pretty good.

CONS:
1. The graphics leave something to be desired. They aren't awful, but they are not the high point of the game.

2. The weapons lack the punch that you want them to have. Shooting someone with a rocket is not even as satisfying as a turtle shell in Mariio Kart. (I think they toned it down to get a "Teen" rating)

3. It would be nice to be able to just race with no weapons or bonuses. There might be a code that would allow you to do that, but I don't have it yet. (They give you codes when you get a gold medal on a race)

OVERALL, I have not been disappointed in this game, but I did not have high expectations. This is a good game for what it is. It is not an exceptional game; it doesn't break the rules or raise the bar, but it is fun.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fast paced action, hot diggidy dog game!, May 26, 2004

A Kid's Review

This game is one of the most exciting games I have ever played.(Period) If you are considering to buy this game, and you like fast paced action and battling while racing) this is the game for you. It is a racing game added with many powerups and weapons, along with a bunch of different modes and characters that can be unlocked! The only bad thing is that every race that you do involves eight players, most of them computer controlled. It would be better if you could do a race with only the human players, it would be more fun. And I really don't think the graphics are bad, because it doesn't really affect anything. If you are wondering if you should get it, but you don'y know because there are weapons involved, it really isn't that violent. Personally, I think the game should be for ages 7 and up. Anyway, if you want a great multiplayer game that will give you hours of racing fun, choose this one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun game, though a bit repetitious, January 16, 2004

By	Craig Larson (Maple Grove, MN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was looking for an Xbox game that my 6 year old niece and 7 year old nephew might like when they came to visit me and I picked this one up. We had a great time with it, playing it over and over. The game play is easy enough for youngsters, though I'm not really sure my niece ever knew exactly what she was doing, and collecting points to upgrade the sleds and unlock new tracks and characters was a lot of fun. When they all left, I kept playing until I had it all unlocked. The game play does get repetitive and it is a bit limited--you can only replay the same courses so many times before you get tired of them. But it was a great choice for that weekend when they all came to visit and I'd recommend it!