REVIEW <<
FLAG TO FLAG
HIGH SPEED, OPEN WHEEL RACING ACTION
DATA BURST
Format:
Dreamcast
Developer:
ZOOM, Inc.
Publisher:
SEGA
Release Date:
9/9/99
As one of the original launch titles
for the SEGA Dreamcast, Flag to Flag was
one of the first licensed sports properties
(along with NFL 2k) for the console.
As a licensed CART game (Indycar Racing)
Flag to Flag is full of official teams, drivers
and tracks from the 1998 CART season.
Above: North America Box Art
This game is a great little arcade
racer. It is easy enough to pick up and
start, but also difficult enough with the
right settings to satisfy even those in
search for a good racing simulation.
For a game from 1999, the graphics
still hold up pretty well, and the
sense of speed when flying on the
high speed ovals is lots of fun.
This is one you should certainly
check out if you are at all a fan
of racing or Indycar/F1.
BALLZ
QUITE POSSIBLY THE WORST FIGHTING GAME..EVER
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Format:
Genesis/SNES/3DO
Developer:
PF Magic
Publisher:
Accolade
Release Date:
1994
This game is bad. Really bad.
This is one of those kinds of games
where the initial concept is actually
ok, but the execution is really off.
In an attempt to create a 3D fighter on a
16 bit console, they resorted to using little
balls (actually scaling circles) to represent
fluid motion in character's body parts.
Creative character designs such as a
gorilla, a clown and a bodybuilder cannot
save this game from itself. Horrible
control mechanics degrade this game
into a boring, button mashing affair.
Above: High speed oval racing action.
18 WHEELER:
AMERICAN PRO TRUCKER
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Format:
Arcade/Dreamcast/
PS2/Gamecube
Developer:
Sega AM2
Publisher:
Sega, Acclaim
Release Date:
10/12/00
Have you ever wanted to get the
feeling of being behind the wheel of a
big rig and just drive across the country?
This game does a great job of providing
that atmosphere while at the same
time being a great arcade racer.
This game is full of interesting
characters, and the opposition will stop at
nothing to beat you to your destination.
With fantastic music, and furious
action, this is one to try out.
(We recommend playing it in 1st
person mode for the best experience.)
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