Mad Tracks gets 8.0 from OXM

Hoffer · May 3rd, 2007, 20:34

I remember that Denis dude coming here and talking about this game. So, when I saw a review for the game in the recent OXM, I figured I'd come here.

OXM gave it an 8.0 which is a good score IMHO. Being that they've reviewed it, I'd guess it must be coming out within a month or so. They had that mini-golf game reviewed in last months and that came out two weeks ago.

I look forward to giving it a try.

TRIGGER M4N · May 3rd, 2007, 21:05

That's like the highest review score I've seen for an Arcade game in a LONG time.

I know it's a hassle, but could you put the 'pros and cons' bit in your post. Don't copy the review as that's most likely some copy-right bollocks.

kobejonez · May 3rd, 2007, 21:06

I think that is fair score judging by the PC version which I've played a fair bit. What will be interesting is what the Xboxic score will be. Though I'm not implying any bias.

Hoffer · May 3rd, 2007, 21:19

+Pick-up-and-play arcade karting goodness
+Feels worth its $10 price
-No instant-rematch system for groups in multiplayer
?Are all Live Arcade games doomed to have annoying repetitive soundtracks?

Chris · May 3rd, 2007, 21:22

sweet! That negative isn't even that bad.

Hoffer · May 3rd, 2007, 21:25

I'm wondering what the negetive even means. I read the entire review and didn't even see a mention of multiplayer.

I'm thinking it means that after a race you have to reinvite everyone or something? That would blow. I remember CoD2 being that way before they patched it.

That is what it means. I noticed that last paragraph has one sentence that does say you have to re-invite everyone after an online race.

Please Mad Tracks developers, fix that. Thanks!

There is also a little side box about the game. It comes with 15 tracks. There will be two downloadable packs in the future with 15 tracks each. The PC version of the game costs $15 for 40 tracks. So, assuming each download pack costs $5, that would make 45 tracks at $20.

That's not bad I guess. Hopefully the download packs are only 200 points each.

TRIGGER M4N · May 3rd, 2007, 21:31

Are the mini-games playable online?

Ivan Joidherpus · May 3rd, 2007, 23:45

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Originally Posted by Hoffer

Hopefully the download packs are only 200 points each.

Hopefully, yes, but let's not hold our collective breath on this one.....

Hoffer · May 3rd, 2007, 23:50

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Originally Posted by mass9

Hopefully, yes, but let's not hold our collective breath on this one.....

Yeah, I should have bolded, underlined, quoted, etc... the "hopefully".

Paul Tancred · May 3rd, 2007, 23:57

Hopefully MT will be out soon. Looks awesome. Sounds awesome. Can't wait.

charmed699 · May 4th, 2007, 00:45

Looking forward to buying the full version straight away when it comes out and show some support for Dennis and his team's hard work.

SportsJunx · May 4th, 2007, 01:12

I agree with you charmed. Cant wait for get the full. What a great title!

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Paul Tancred · May 4th, 2007, 09:58

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Originally Posted by charmed699

Looking forward to buying the full version straight away when it comes out and show some support for Dennis and his team's hard work.

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Originally Posted by SportsJunx

I agree with you charmed. Cant wait for get the full. What a great title!

I have to agree with you guys. I currently have 1700 MSP. -800MSP later for Gears maps, and -800MSP the instant Mad Tracks is out. Then I'll have to buy more points for things like MT Bravo and Encore, but that's cool.

DM2 · May 4th, 2007, 13:27

Sounds great, like we knew it should be, shame if the lobbies do work like that, but for £6 or so it's a no brainer to purchase, especialy as we weren't going to have any online multiplayer at first.

CleanSweep31 · May 4th, 2007, 16:52

-No instant-rematch system for groups in multiplayer

This is it for me.

I mainly get games to play online with friends, if I can't easily create a room/game and invite my friends in for an evening of gameplay then this game just lost me.

Monk · May 4th, 2007, 17:15

As long as I can play car football online I'll be happy man

DenisDenis · May 4th, 2007, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Hoffer

I remember that Denis dude coming here and talking about this game. So, when I saw a review for the game in the recent OXM, I figured I'd come here.

OXM gave it an 8.0 which is a good score IMHO. Being that they've reviewed it, I'd guess it must be coming out within a month or so. They had that mini-golf game reviewed in last months and that came out two weeks ago.

I look forward to giving it a try.

Hey Hoffer!
Could you scan the article and send it to hoffer@loadinc.net?
Thanks a bunch!
Denis.

UKJAY · May 4th, 2007, 18:10

I've been without an xbox for a week and it feels like a year. So hopefully I'll get it back in time for Mad Tracks... and the spring update is on Monday ... everyone'll have to let me know if its any good...

nofear360 · May 4th, 2007, 18:23

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Originally Posted by UKJAY

I've been without an xbox for a week and it feels like a year. So hopefully I'll get it back in time for Mad Tracks... and the spring update is on Monday ... everyone'll have to let me know if its any good...

lol I really feel sorry for you

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Ivan Joidherpus · May 4th, 2007, 18:26

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Originally Posted by nofear360

lol I really feel sorry for you

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yeah, poor guy, he's on everyday crying about it.
Don't get me wrong UK JAY, I would feel the exact same way. But don't worry so much about it dude. You'll get it back soon. A week is hardly a long time to wait.

Paul Tancred · May 4th, 2007, 18:57

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Originally Posted by DenisDenis

Hey Hoffer!
Could you scan the article and send it to hoffer@loadinc.net?
Thanks a bunch!
Denis.

Yeah, could it send it my way too, please?

TRIGGER M4N · May 4th, 2007, 19:43

http://www.insidegamer.nl/hardware/xbox360/videos/2410

Video of Mad Tracks and other XBLA games coming soon. No idea what the site actually says, I just kept clicking the video box and it worked.

DM2 · May 4th, 2007, 19:56

what a depressing video, apart from Mad Tracks which looked great, and one other game NYC they were all retro titles. AHHHHHHHHHHH I played them the first time around, I don't need reminding how far things have come since the 80's

Hoffer · May 4th, 2007, 22:47

Denis

I just sent it to that address. Let me know if you got it.

DenisDenis · May 7th, 2007, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Hoffer

Denis

I just sent it to that address. Let me know if you got it.

Got it, Thanks!
One quick note on 'no instant rematch':
Cheer up! You'll get to meet new friends :-)
Have a great day,
Denis.

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