MTX: Mototrax
- May 07, 2004 00:00 AM PST
Travis Pastrana and friends show you what it�s really like flying in midair over well-groomed dirt with lots and lots of jumps.
Maybe it�s the noise; maybe it�s the expense. But for whatever reason, motocross doesn�t have as high a profile as the other extreme action sports like skateboarding and BMX freestyle. But put a dirt bike�s handlebars in Activision�s capable hands, and even the mud-slinging can be a bit more enjoyable.MTX is in two-wheel harmony with just the right amount of realism and arcade gameplay for a motocross game. Sure, the basic concept is to race around outdoor and indoor tracks that are littered with sharp turns and a bunch of bumps on the road. The gas and brakes, however, aren�t the only controls that help you maneuver such challenging obstacles. You also need to compress your bike�s suspension. Doing so allows for higher jumps, which in turn means more air and more time to pull off sick tricks. This adds another dimension when you�re faced with small and big bumps in your path, and all it takes is a simple press of a button at just the right moment. MTX�s visuals definitely contribute to the fun time. Bikers and their motorized partners look sharp, while the arenas surprisingly offer a lot of detail. The inclusion of free ride areas like a rock quarry or Travis Pastrana�s compound mixes up the sights nicely. And if you�re a head bangin� fan, artists like Disturbed, Metallica, and Slipknot contribute to the soundtrack.
True, motocross isn�t for everyone, but if you enjoy the sport even slightly, MTX: Mototrax certainly won�t disappoint.
