70
The game is just a little more tedious to play than it is enjoyable.
59
If you're playing this after finishing "Splashdown" or "Wave Race: Blue Storm," the graphics don't seem quite as spectacular.
80
The quirky controls don't reach the levels of brilliance that the level design or overall look of the game do.
2
This is the worst game on PS2 I've ever played and the worst wave/ski game ever. The graphics, sound, and presentation are good, but the controls are awful and the physics don't make sense. Both in freestyle and racing, this game is almost unplayable. I couldn't seem to do a trick. Even though its sort of arcade style, you won't have fun with this. I think Kawasaki and Eidos wish they had never made this. Get Rides Gone Wild or WaveRace 64 instead. I can't believe how disappointing Wave Rally is. If they had made this on PS1 or N64 I'd still give it 2 stars.
Wave Rally
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Nov 26, 2001
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62
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80
The locations are truly stunning, especially in Venice and New Zealand and the pounding music score perfectly complements the daredevil speed of the races.
74
Its lack of innovation, crude trick control scheme, and lousy opponent AI might tempt you to look elsewhere for your watercraft kicks...but I can't help but smile as I weave my way through the course.
70
The game is just a little more tedious to play than it is enjoyable.
63
Stiff controls, some questionable AI, and other quirk...ruin an otherwise entertaining experience.
50
From the course design to the interface to the tricks, everything about Wave Rally is very ordinary. [Feb 2002, p.40]
40
There just isn’t anything about this game that excites the way a jet-ski racer should. [Feb 2002, p.62]
30
This game looks so great, but the controls may very well be the worst I have ever seen in a racing game. [Feb 2002, p.114]
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SummaryWelcome to Jet Ski® Riders - Experience the thrill of competitive Jet Ski® racing as you launch off realistic crashing waves, speed over jump ramps and perform spectacular freestyle tricks. Race through the beaches of Florida, the fjords of New Zealand, the canals of Venice and more. [Eidos Interactive]
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox
Initial Release Date:Nov 26, 2001
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- Opus
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