Freekstyle
| Freekstyle | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | EA Redwood Shores and Page 44 Studios[a] Full Fat (GBA) |
| Publisher(s) | PlayStation 2, GameCube EA Sports BIG Game Boy Advance |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance |
| Release | PlayStation 2GameCubeGame Boy Advance |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Freekstyle is a 2002 motocross racing video game for the PlayStation 2, GameCube and Game Boy Advance. There are four levels of gameplay: the circuit, a quick race, freestyle, and free run.
Reception[edit]
| Aggregator | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GBA | GC | PS2 | |
| Metacritic | 65/100[28] | 78/100[29] | 81/100[30] |
| Publication | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GBA | GC | PS2 | |
| AllGame | N/A | ||
| Edge | N/A | N/A | 6/10[3] |
| EGM | N/A | N/A | 8.17/10[4] |
| Eurogamer | N/A | N/A | 6/10[5] |
| Famitsu | N/A | N/A | 27/40[6] |
| Game Informer | 7.5/10[7] | 8.75/10[8] | 8.5/10[9] |
| GamePro | N/A | ||
| GameRevolution | N/A | N/A | B[12] |
| GameSpot | 6.4/10[13] | 7.7/10[14] | 8/10[15] |
| GameSpy | N/A | (81%)[17] | |
| GameZone | N/A | 7/10[19] | N/A |
| IGN | 7.8/10[20] | 8.2/10[21] | 8.2/10[22] |
| Nintendo Power | 3.2/5[23] | 4.2/5[24] | N/A |
| OPM (US) | N/A | N/A | |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer | N/A | ||
| Entertainment Weekly | N/A | N/A | A−[27] |
The PlayStation 2 and GameCube versions received "generally favorable reviews", while the Game Boy Advance version received "mixed" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[28][29][30] In Japan, where the PS2 version was ported for release under the name Freekstyle Motocross (フリークスタイル モトクロス, Furīkusutairu Motokurosu) and published by Electronic Arts on October 3, 2002, Famitsu gave it a score of 27 out of 40.[6]
Entertainment Weekly gave the PS2 version an A− and said: "With a great two-player head-to-head mode and 100 over-the-top stunts to perform, this makes regular motocross games look downright dull by comparison".[27] FHM gave it four stars out of five and said it had "splendid gameplay topped by highly-involving action and some nice comedy touches".[31] The Cincinnati Enquirer gave the PS2 and GameCube versions four stars out of five: "This title feels as good as it looks thanks to its tight and responsive handling".[26] Maxim likewise gave the PS2 version four stars out of five almost a month before its release date: "Extreme games keep getting extremer, but it would be tough to top this hellish twist on motocross racing".[32]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Ported to GameCube by Hypnos Entertainment.
References[edit]
- ^ Marriott, Scott Alan. "Freekstyle (GBA) - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Lee, Jeremy. "Freekstyle (PS2) - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Edge staff (August 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". Edge. No. 113. Future plc.
- ^ EGM staff (August 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 157. Ziff Davis. p. 124.
- ^ Bramwell, Tom (August 23, 2002). "FreekStyle (PlayStation 2)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ a b "フリークスタイル モトクロス [PS2]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Helgeson, Matt (August 2003). "Freekstyle (GBA)". Game Informer. No. 124. GameStop. p. 104. Archived from the original on September 19, 2003. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Helgeson, Matt (September 2002). "Freekstyle (GC)". Game Informer. No. 113. GameStop. p. 85. Archived from the original on April 9, 2005. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Reiner, Andrew (July 2002). "Freekstyle 2002 [sic] (PS2)". Game Informer. No. 111. GameStop. p. 82. Archived from the original on February 24, 2005. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Pong Sifu (September 10, 2002). "FreekStyle Review for GameCube on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 14, 2005. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ Dan Elektro (June 18, 2002). "FreekStyle Review for PS2 on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 12, 2005. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ Dodson, Joe (June 2002). "Freekstyle Review (PS2)". Game Revolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ Davis, Ryan (August 29, 2003). "Freekstyle Review (GBA)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Kasavin, Greg (September 10, 2002). "Freekstyle Review (GC)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Satterfield, Shane (June 20, 2002). "Freekstyle Review (PS2)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Villoria, Gerald (September 30, 2002). "GameSpy: Freestyle (GCN) [Incomplete]". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 26, 2006. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Villoria, Gerald (September 30, 2002). "Freekstyle (GCN)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 13, 2004. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Meston, Zach (July 16, 2002). "GameSpy: Freekstyle (PS2)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Surette, Tim (October 1, 2002). "Freekstyle - GC - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on January 1, 2009. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Harris, Craig (September 2, 2003). "Freekstyle (GBA)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Mirabella III, Fran (September 10, 2002). "Freekstyle (GCN)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Carle, Chris (June 17, 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ "Freekstyle (GBA)". Nintendo Power. Vol. 171. Nintendo of America. September 2003. p. 138.
- ^ "Freekstyle (GC)". Nintendo Power. Vol. 159. Nintendo of America. August 2002. p. 161.
- ^ "Freekstyle". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Ziff Davis. August 2002. p. 108.
- ^ a b c Garton, Matt (August 27, 2002). "Speed, stunts and sass propel EA's 'Freekstyle' (GC, PS2)". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett Company. Archived from the original on October 1, 2007. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ a b Keighley, Geoff (July 26, 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". Entertainment Weekly. No. 664. Time Inc. p. 71. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ a b "Freekstyle for Game Boy Advance Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ a b "Freekstyle for GameCube Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ a b "Freekstyle for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ "Freekstyle (PS2)". FHM. Bauer Media Group. August 25–31, 2002. Archived from the original on October 15, 2002. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Boyce, Ryan (May 25, 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". Maxim. Biglari Holdings. Archived from the original on June 9, 2002. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
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