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Speed Racer - DS

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Amazing visuals Annoying audio
Addictive gameplay Not enough content
Tight controls Doesn't live up to expectations
  Terrible multiplayer
  Braindead computer AI
  Lousy camera/viewpoint
Another last place racing game

Much like Sonic Riders Zero Gravity, this is a 3-D racer that does not live up to expectations.

The main reason to avoid this game is the braindead AI. The AI never does much right, and when they do, you usually lose. The sound also is a large problem. There is not much to get excited about. Even the multiplayer sucks, and unleashing a car-fu attack on foes makes you feel as dumb as the AI.

If you love the movie, this game just might have some charm to you. The visuals are crisp, and the actual racing itself is fun and addictive. Still, only pick this up if you are a Speed Racer fanatic.

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  • May. 6, 2008 Review: Speed Racer

    I'm sure anyone with a taste for combative racing is deep in their quest to unlock everything Mario Kart Wii has to offer, but if you're looking for something faster, with a lot more car-fu, Speed Racer: The Videogame is surprisingly recommendable.

  • May. 6, 2008 Review: Speed Racer

    Despite sounding absolutely ridiculous on paper, there is something fun about "car-fu." And not only that, but when I say "car-fu" I'm talking about the crazy vehicle martial artistry exhibited by insanely fast cars with a set of Jump Jacks and some very agile wheels, i.e. cars from this spring's Wachowski Brothers family flick, Speed Racer. This means that yes, Speed Racer: The Videogame is a movie license game you can buy for your nephew cringe-free.

  • Mar. 12, 2008 Preview: Go Speed Racer, Go!

    The Matrix creators spawn the next Speed Racer game.

  • Jan. 1, 2000 Cheats: Speed Racer

    Access All Cars, Additional Camera Views, and Change the Time of Day for the Race

  • Jan. 1, 2000 Review: Speed Racer

    {Overall, Speed Racer doesn't cross the finish line ahead of the pack. The absence of a two-player mode, along with the light selection of cars and tracks, steer this speedster straight to rental city.}