I actually think making a few more titles dedicated to this type of racing would be a good idea, though I do hope they prove to be better games than Burnout. Some people might have serious doubts about how fun a drag racing game could be, considering that the actual races are so brief, but after giving Burnout a test run, they'll see that this niche title does have some promise. Having played my fair share of racing games, I can safely say that this is the most unique drag-racing game I've come across, not that I've come across many for that matter. Most of its enjoyment, like any simulation, comes from already being interested in and familiar with the simulated craft.Īfter getting burned out on all the real-time strategy games and other types of clones, it's nice to see a game company put out an original title for the PC market. While this game has high polish and detail, I would recommend it to only the most avid drag-racing fans or someone who loves to tinker with cars. The music for the intro is very fun as well. The crowd cheers you on and that's about it, but it sounds good. The cars roar and the wheels squeal convincingly. The spectators and pit crew on the sidelines are flat, unanimated, bitmaps, but that doesn't really detract at all. The parachutes flap realistically behind the dragsters. The smoke rising from the burnout clouds your view as it passes by. The cars are beautiful and fun to look at. I have never seen Bethesda's X-engine look better. The only skill you need to have in driving is starting off quickly and keeping the car from drifting to the right. Once you finally get lined up, the race is over before you know it.
It takes forever unless you have it done automatically.
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For instance, the most difficult skill you must acquire is how to line up the car at the starting line. Basically, the game is long on tedium and short on action. The only complaints I have about this game, unfortunately, are fundamental to its enjoyment. You can make practice runs, make a single race on a number of tracks, compete in a full-blown circuit, or try your hand against your buddy over the Internet, LAN, or modem line. Once your car is assembled, it's off to the track to prove who has the beefiest car and fastest reflexes. In the tinkering stage you can choose from multiple chassis (the 1932 Ford Roadster is my personal favorite), and customize the engine, transmission, wing, tires and suspension with more options than I truthfully know what to do with. Basically, the game consists of a tinkering stage and a racing stage. The result is a superb game for drag race enthusiasts and closet motor-heads alike. On top of that, they add the potential for endless fiddling and customization.
Bethesda brings to vivid life all the fun and action of racing in a straight line.
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