Jaguar XJ220
The one with a track editorGenre: racing - arcade
Publisher: JVC
Year: 1993
System: Sega CD
Gameplay Score: 3
Gameplay Notes:
This is one of the better arcade racers out there. It's a lot like Top Gear but with turns that are a little more finicky. My only gripe is that slowing down doesn't always get you around every turn. Still, the controls are quite good for this genre.
Level Design Score: 4
Level Design Notes:
Four modes: Grand Prix, World Tour, Practice, and Track Editor (yes, a track editor!) There are a ton of tracks and each one has a different feel.and fun elements like tunnels and bridges and whatnot. There's a lot of game to explore here. One thing I like is that qualifying places you in position with the other racers. Start in first and it's possible to hold everyone off. I like that it rewards skill but doesn't expect perfection.
Theme Score: 2
Theme Notes:
Jaguar is a rich Brit's car so the theme doesn't appeal to me, but the menu music and allowing you to pick a song from a car radio before each race gives it some excellent presentation. It's just a shame that the stuffy artwork makes it laughable. Also, only one drivable car is pretty lame.
Art Style Score: 3
Art Style Notes:
Mix of good and bad. Fantastic sense of speed and ok sprites but some lame pixel artwork on menus and other screens as well as environmental elements on the sides of the road.
Audio Score: 4
Audio Notes:
Groovy music. Excellent sound effects, including one of the most satisfying engine sounds I can remember.
Overall Score: 66
Review ID: 12053
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