78
Fans of sci-fi racing in general will likely find the game engaging, but in the end, the harshly unforgiving nature of the gameplay and steep learning curve will tend to work against them.
100
Ballistics is by far the fastest and most beautiful arcade racing game I have ever seen -- it makes everything else seem like molasses by comparison. While there is nothing really new here, the excellence of this title lies in its truly brilliant execution.
90
It has enough Eye Candy to satisfy the picky 3D futuristic racing fan and an addictive quality that leaves you wanting to play “one more game” just to see if you can top your last blisteringly-fast speed.
10
Simply the best futuristic racing game ever. No other game will give you even an approximation of running as fast as two or three speeds of sound. Even now (2016) it looks good for that most of landscapes are futuristic and you basically fly too fast to see any imperfections in textures and models. I believe Ballistics is not for everybody, but if you'll like, you'll like it for good.
Ballistics
Released On:
Oct 22, 2001
Metascore
Mixed or Average
71
User score
Mixed or Average
5.8
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Based on 12 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
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33% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
58% Mixed
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7 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
100
Ballistics is by far the fastest and most beautiful arcade racing game I have ever seen -- it makes everything else seem like molasses by comparison. While there is nothing really new here, the excellence of this title lies in its truly brilliant execution.
83
Overall the game was exciting and thrilling, but in the long run this game will get tired and repetitive. The speed will keep you thrilled for a long time.
74
I didn’t like that the bike could detach. It’s supposed to be used to help you but it always caused me more trouble than it was worth.
70
The sound isn’t much, but the graphics are can be very intense when you are flying past them at more than 260 miles per hour.
70
Ballistics is, without a doubt, the fastest racer ever made. The game is all about speed. Make that insane speed. Reaching velocities that pop the sound barrier, this is a racing game for adrenaline freaks.
63
If unadulterated speed and kaleidoscopic imagery sounds like fun, Ballistics is your ticket to paradise. But many racing fans may well find that paradise short-lived.
40
Ballistics is never lacking for a quick, cheap thrill. Unfortunately, the gameplay is actually skin deep, it crashes often, and ultimately doesn't deliver on its eye candy promises.
User score
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44% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
11% Mixed
1 Rating
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44% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Sep 16, 2016
10
Simply the best futuristic racing game ever. No other game will give you even an approximation of running as fast as two or three speeds of sound. Even now (2016) it looks good for that most of landscapes are futuristic and you basically fly too fast to see any imperfections in textures and models. I believe Ballistics is not for everybody, but if you'll like, you'll like it for good.
SummaryThe Ballistics pilots run their hover bikes on magnetic fields inside a track that allows full 360º movement. The races take place in many different settings; all with their own unique design and environment - all shaped to breed the speed. [Xicat Interactive]
Rated Efor Everyone
