Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation
- Developers: Crave Entertainment, Shaba Games, Titanium Studios
- Publishers: Crave Entertainment
Razor Freestyle Scooter (2000): A Nostalgic Trip to the Extreme
Released in 2000, Razor Freestyle Scooter is an extreme-sports style action game that lets you experience the thrill of riding a scooter and performing crazy tricks. The game features a unique story mode where you must rescue your skating buddies from a giant robot by completing skating challenges at its sky fortress.
Gameplay
Razor Freestyle Scooter is played from a third-person perspective. You control your character as they skate around 3 large areas, attempting to perform wild tricks, collect scooter wheels, and earn bonus time. Each area has its own unique set of challenges, such as ramps, rails, and obstacles.
To perform tricks, you must use a combination of buttons and the analog stick. The more complex the trick, the more points you will earn. You can also collect scooter wheels to upgrade your scooter and make it easier to perform tricks.
Story Mode
The story mode in Razor Freestyle Scooter is surprisingly robust for a game of its type. You play as a young scooter rider who must rescue your friends from a giant robot that has kidnapped them. To do this, you must complete skating challenges at the robot’s sky fortress.
Each time you complete an objective on all 3 areas, you will unlock a sky fortress level. In these levels, you must defeat the robot’s minions and rescue one of your friends. Once you have rescued all of your friends, you will face off against the giant robot in a final showdown.
Graphics and Sound
For a game released in 2000, Razor Freestyle Scooter has surprisingly good graphics. The characters and environments are all well-modeled and textured, and the game runs smoothly even on older hardware.
The sound design is also top-notch. The sound effects are realistic and the music is catchy and upbeat.
Reception
Razor Freestyle Scooter was a critical and commercial success. It received praise for its innovative gameplay, unique story mode, and impressive graphics. The game was also a hit with fans of extreme sports, who appreciated its realistic physics and challenging gameplay.
Legacy
Razor Freestyle Scooter is considered to be one of the best extreme-sports games ever made. It was one of the first games to feature a story mode, and its unique gameplay mechanics have been imitated by many other games since.
The game has also been praised for its positive portrayal of extreme sports. Razor Freestyle Scooter shows that extreme sports can be fun and exciting, but also safe and responsible.
Conclusion
Razor Freestyle Scooter is a classic extreme-sports game that still holds up today. Its innovative gameplay, unique story mode, and impressive graphics make it a must-play for fans of the genre. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer to extreme sports, you’re sure to enjoy Razor Freestyle Scooter.
Review Score
7.5/10
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