Split/Second

With tracks ravaged and different for every lap and timed explosives akin to Mario Kart, Split/Second just overtook Burnout and sped through its burning wreckage.

I just hope they tweaked and improve the formula to address the issues I raised earlier because even with those small bumps in the road, Split/Second is still a worthy heir to Burnout's throne. If they can smooth out the ride, it will definitely deserve to wear the crown.

The racing is simple, yet intense. The graphics are top notch. The game's unique power play feature keeps every race fresh, and the thrill of blowing up other cars never gets old.

The definite arcade nature of play sets this up to be experienced with friends or online. Everything is so simple – the screen is uncluttered with trivialities like a speedometer or map, and the controls are limited to just a few buttons. It really should do well as a casual title to play with mates. Restarting a level takes only moments, allowing players to retry levels in a snap, and the awesomeness starts right from the minute the level loads. As a single player experience it may not have the longest lifespan, but it could become the most popular arcade racer out there.

Solid, addictive and astonishing to behold, Split/Second: Velocity is a shot in the arm for the arcade racer. It's just a shame that you're left chasing the high after the first dose. [Issue#59, p.80]

Split/Second Velocity is a great arcade racing game, with fresh and unique ideas that gives new life to the genre. Spectacular and fast as there is no other, unfortunately its gameplay mechanics are so restricted that players can't really improve their skills, and that is not as fun as it should have been. With a deeper array of game modes and gameplay mechanics, this would have been an amazing game.

A lot of speed and explosions entertain us, but this is a racing game that relies to much on a pretty mediocre gimmick.

I truly liked this racing game a lot and I am not a fan of racing games at all. Split second is a lot like Burnout revenge with a unique twist... I let a friend play it who was a big fan of racing games and he loved it in all honesty!!! You can get the game for a decent price and has a decent online multiplier community, so I say its worth every bit of 15 to 20 bucks and you will get more than you paid for :) This game is a must have!!!!

Pretty good. The music is cool, cars sound good and look decent. It’s a fun arcade racer with awesome destruction. The only downsides are it’s pretty hard even on normal because of the ridiculous amount of AI rubber banding. You’ll be 5 seconds ahead and they catch you like you’re standing still. When they’re ahead, forget it. If you’re going for first and get blown up, just restart

Combat racer that's different in that instead of shooting down competitors yourself, you instead trigger roadside booby traps to slow down the enemy cars. Reasonably entertaining in short bursts, but the handling is sluggish and it never feels particularly fast. Occasionally spectacular but the novelty wears off after a while and it's a little too similar to Burnout Revenge, which is a much better game.

Atmosphere: 8 Enjoyment: 8 Gameplay: 8 Graphics: 8 Music: 6 Story: 6 Total: 7.33

Beau et spectaculaire à souhait (c'est peu de le dire), très rapide (trop rapide ?) et rigolo les premiers temps... Très aléatoire aussi : la victoire y est davantage une loterie qu'une affaire de compétence. On a beaucoup moins d'influence sur l'environnement qu'on ne veut nous le faire croire, contrairement à un Wipeout par exemple. Ici on est surtout dans la confusion et la poudre aux yeux. Le comportement pataud des bolides, pourquoi pas, mais l'IA qui triche en permanence est inacceptable : ils vous envoient valdinguer lors des collisions mais eux sont insensibles à toute tentative de votre part, leurs bagnoles ne bougeant pas d'un poil de cul (un effet également et tristement appelé "Wagon Turismo 5/6"). Ils ne font aucune erreur, sont à fond partout et vous **** toujours juste avant la ligne... Quant aux épreuves avec les roquettes de l'hélico ou les barils des camions, c'est vraiment n'importe quoi. Un très beau plumage ce Split Second mais un ramage très (trop) perfectible.