RedLynx, the folks behind the fantastic Trials HD on XBLA, have a proven track record when it comes to arcade racers. So it should come as no surprise that I leapt at the opportunity to go hands-on with MotoHeroz, the developer’s WiiWare debut, and their newest entry into the realm of exaggerated racing action. MotoHeroz is [...]
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Review: Burnout Crash!
Posted by Rishi on September 29th, 2011
Burnout Crash! is like Peggle, just with cars and explosions instead of balls and rainbows. They’re both simple, easy-to-learn arcade experiences that are about showing off your high score to your friends, and they can both be frighteningly addictive when you’re in the right frame of mind. But Crash lacks the focus that could have put it [...]
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No Comments »Review: Red Bull X-Fighters
Posted by Rishi on September 29th, 2011
Motorcycles are cool. Performing stunts on motorcycles is even cooler. Jumping over rivers or over the top of Las Vegas fountains? That just looks badass. I’ve never ridden a motorcycle myself, nor have I tried anything dangerous on one, but I sure do enjoy living vicariously through others who are crazy enough to risk their [...]
Posted in Genres, Platform, Racing, Reviews, Xbox 360 Tags: Red Bull X-Fighters, Review No Comments »Review : Monochrome Racing
Posted by Rishi on September 26th, 2011
Monochrome Racing is the worst WiiWare I’ve seen in quite a while – and that took me a bit by surprise. Its premise seems solid enough, as you’re in command of a colored car speeding through black-and-white landscapes and you need to ensure that your bright blues, reds or yellows don’t drain away while you’re drifting [...]
Driver: San Francisco
Posted by Rishi on September 15th, 2011
The Wii has suffered its fair share of shaky ports over the years, not least from Driver: San Francisco’s publisher. Yet rather than shoehorn a compromised version of the HD game onto a less capable console, Ubisoft Reflections has opted for a different approach. Though protagonist John Tanner is the star once again, the car-possessing Shift mechanic [...]
