XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association
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| XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Acclaim Studios Cheltenham |
| Publisher(s) | Acclaim Entertainment |
| Designer(s) | Christopher Whiteside |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association is a futuristic racing video game and the fourth and final installment in the Extreme-G series, succeeding Extreme-G 3. This game features an expanded selection of tracks, as well as a brand-new weapon system.
Overview
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The gameplay is similar to previous titles in the series but includes notable differences. XGRA boasts a diverse array of riders, tracks, and bikes that can accelerate at astonishing speeds, reaching 0 to 300 mph (0 to 483 km/h) in mere seconds. A returning feature is the ability to break the sound barrier: upon reaching 750 mph, all sound effects will cease, except for item collection sounds, other riders' taunts, weapons firing, and in-game music.
In XGRA, players can race for 8 different teams, each with bikes that possess unique advantages and drawbacks, such as Regeneration, Handling, Speed, Acceleration, and Shielding.
Reception
[edit]Reception
| Aggregator | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GC | PS2 | Xbox | |
| Metacritic | 69/100[23] | 68/100[24] | 66/100[25] |
| Publication | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GC | PS2 | Xbox | |
| Edge | N/A | 5/10[4] | N/A |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 6.83/10[5] | 6.83/10[5] | 6.83/10[5] |
| Eurogamer | N/A | 5/10[6] | N/A |
| Game Informer | N/A | 5/10[7] | 5/10[8] |
| GamePro | N/A | N/A |    [9] |
| GameSpot | 7.2/10[10] | 7.2/10[11] | 7.4/10[12] |
| GameSpy | N/A | [13] | [14] |
| GameZone | 7.1/10[15] | 7.6/10[16] | N/A |
| IGN | 7.5/10[17] | 7.5/10[18] | 7.5/10[19] |
| Nintendo Power | 3.2/5[20] | N/A | N/A |
| Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine | N/A | [21] | N/A |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | N/A | N/A | 7.8/10[22] |
XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association received "average" reviews on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[23][24][25]
References
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- ^ "What's New?". Eurogamer.net. March 5, 2004. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ Edge staff (November 2003). "XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association (PS2)". Edge. No. 129. Future plc. p. 109.
- ^ a b c EGM staff (November 2003). "XGRA". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 172. Ziff Davis. p. 174. Archived from the original on May 14, 2004. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ^ Reed, Kristan (October 10, 2003). "XGRA (PlayStation 2)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on October 1, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ^ "XGRA: Extreme G Racing Association (PS2)". Game Informer. No. 127. GameStop. November 2003. p. 153.
- ^ "XGRA: Extreme G Racing Association (Xbox)". Game Informer. No. 127. GameStop. November 2003. p. 171.
- ^ Pong Sifu (September 15, 2003). "XGRA Review for Xbox on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 8, 2005. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ^ Davis, Ryan (January 13, 2004). "XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association Review (GC)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- ^ Davis, Ryan (September 11, 2003). "XGRA Review (PS2)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- ^ Davis, Ryan (September 11, 2003). "XGRA Review (Xbox)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- ^ Fischer, Russ (September 21, 2003). "GameSpy: XGRA (PS2)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 30, 2005. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ^ Fischer, Russ (September 21, 2003). "XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association (Xbox)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 2, 2004. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
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- ^ Casamassina, Matt (December 15, 2003). "XGRA (GCN)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- ^ Casamassina, Matt (September 11, 2003). "XGRA (PS2)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- ^ Casamassina, Matt (September 22, 2003). "XGRA Review (Xbox)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- ^ "XGRA: Extreme-G Racing". Nintendo Power. Vol. 167. Nintendo of America. March 2004. p. 119.
- ^ Sewart, Greg (November 2003). "XGRA". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Ziff Davis. p. 147. Archived from the original on June 26, 2004. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- ^ "XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. December 2003. p. 160.
- ^ a b "XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association for GameCube Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ^ a b "XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ^ a b "XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2015.