Summary
- Release Year: 2004
- Genres: Racing, Sport
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox
- Developers: Left Field Productions
- Publishers: Activision
MTX Mototrax (2004): The Ultimate Motocross Experience
MTX Mototrax is the most complete motocross game ever offered, featuring licensed bikes, top pro riders, and all the gut-wrenching, high-flying bike action of today’s coolest sport. Released in 2004, MTX Mototrax allows players to experience the thrill of motocross racing like never before.
Gameplay
MTX Mototrax features a variety of gameplay modes, including:
- Career Mode: Players start out as a rookie rider and must work their way up to the X Games by winning races and earning sponsorships.
- Quick Race: Players can race against AI opponents or friends on any of the game’s tracks.
- Stunt Mode: Players can practice their tricks in a variety of stunt parks.
- Multiplayer: Players can race against each other online or via LAN.
The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn, but difficult to master. Players must use a combination of the left and right analog sticks to control their rider’s balance and acceleration. The A button is used to jump, and the B button is used to perform tricks.
Tracks and Bikes
MTX Mototrax features a variety of tracks, each with its own unique challenges. Some tracks are set in natural environments, such as forests and mountains, while others are set in more urban environments, such as stadiums and construction sites.
The game also features a variety of licensed bikes from top manufacturers, such as Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki. Each bike has its own unique handling characteristics, so players can choose the bike that best suits their riding style.
Tricks
One of the most exciting aspects of MTX Mototrax is the ability to perform over 100 different tricks. Tricks are performed by combining different button presses and analog stick movements. Some of the most basic tricks include the backflip, the frontflip, and the nac nac. More advanced tricks include the superman, the double backflip, and the 360.
Players can earn cold, hard cash from contest wins and sponsorships by performing tricks. This money can be used to purchase new bikes, upgrades, and clothing for their rider.
Graphics and Sound
MTX Mototrax features impressive graphics for its time. The tracks are detailed and realistic, and the bikes and riders are well-animated. The game’s sound effects are also top-notch, and the music is catchy and energetic.
Reception
MTX Mototrax was released to critical acclaim. IGN praised the game’s “realistic physics” and “huge variety of tracks and bikes.” GameSpot called the game “the best motocross game on the market.”
The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. MTX Mototrax is still considered one of the best motocross games ever made, and it remains popular with fans of the sport today.
Legacy
MTX Mototrax had a significant impact on the motocross video game genre. The game’s realistic physics and impressive graphics set a new standard for motocross games. The game’s large variety of tracks and bikes also gave players a lot of replayability.
MTX Mototrax also helped to popularize the sport of motocross. The game’s realistic and exciting gameplay gave players a taste of what it’s like to race a motocross bike. The game also helped to introduce motocross to a new audience of gamers.
MTX Mototrax is a classic motocross game that still holds up today. The game’s realistic physics, impressive graphics, and large variety of tracks and bikes make it a must-play for fans of the sport.
Review Score
7.5/10
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