- T
- SCEA
SummaryThe fusion of human exoskeletons with "kinetic skins" to create a cycle you wear rather than drive is the concept behind Kinetica, a racer which requires you to perform a variety of tricks, stunts and combos to outpace the competition.
Rated Tfor Teen
Developer:SCE Santa Monica
Kinetica
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Oct 14, 2001
Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
User score
Mixed or Average
5.8
My Score
Game Stats for Kinetica PlayStation 2
Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
71% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
29% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
90
A little "Tony Hawk," a little "SF Rush 2049," and a lot of "Wipeout" mixed together perfectly to form one of the best racers in a while.
85
It’s a fast-paced, adrenaline rush kind of game, and it’s really quite difficult, but that should just mean it’ll keep you busy for a while.
User score
Mixed or Average
5.8
42% Positive
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
17% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
42% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
Mar 13, 2022
9
I know I'm about 20 years late to review this, but I was always fascinated by this game from the first time I saw it in the PlayStation Underground demo disc demos. The graphics, both then and still now, are impressive. The ingenuity with all of the transitions is incredible. Wonderfully made game, Doesn't get enough credit in people's favorites lists. The two minor nitpicks I have are that -the turning is pretty touchy and -the fov isn't great if you want to do multiplayer. Other than that, it's great.
PlayStation 2 Report
Jul 23, 2011
7
Basically is weird, weird dudes with racing suits was a new idea for the racing genre. The pace is regular, and it gets a little repetitive, because there isn't any adrenaline or addiction to it. Santa Monica Studio really could get a new chance to introduce us, a new sequel or a remake. Kinetica has potential to be a new way of racing set with cool ideas.
PlayStation 2 Report
80
Kinetica has done bold new things with track design and playability, as well as giving gamers the sugar rush of speed that racing game fans crave.
80
A graphically impressive, inventive racing title that is somewhat diminished by slightly erratic control and lack of depth. [Nov 2001, p.108]
75
While the core of the game is pretty bland, the trick system is excellent.
70
A unique trick system combined with beautiful graphic design are enough to give it a whirl. Difficult is the key word.
60
There are fleeting moments when you’ll have absolutely no idea where you are or what just happened before eventually realizing that it’s impossible to really wipe out or "come off" the track. [Dec 2001, p.105]
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:Oct 14, 2001
Publisher:SCEA
Genres:
