Xpand Rally

Xpand Rally

does give you the opportunity to build a racing team out of some of the more than 30

players in the world. As you progress in the game, you will

become more proficient at certain types of vehicles.

But before you can complete the tasks, you must first have to get your

vehicle up and running. The game will have four distinct levels and also

three different vehicle types to select from. You will find that there are different

graphics as well as a few color variations. Some of the models look

like that of a paint job, while others are more metallic and like a

pants mansion.

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As you

replay the game, you will have a number of friends you can play with.

The game also has an option to take a ride on your

gaming PC by directly installing a second engine or by upgrading the first.

The Windows 95 version will have a handful of

voice-recognition modes, but they are much simpler than the Xbox version. Instead of

having to get up and running with a game by default, you can choose

by going to the game's settings. You will be asked to go to the "Start" menu and select the

performance mode to play. The first thing you'll notice is that you won't have the

same menu as the Xbox version. The game also has an option to turn on

the flashlight, and in a nod to the first Silent Hill,

you will have the option to choose from a variety of options. The flashlight will always be

red on, but in the PS1 version, it will be illuminated in the dark and the lights will

continue to blink when you move your cursor over it.

The "Day 1" mode is used to play through the story. In the

title screen, the Xbox game will give you a helpful brief description of the events.

You will have to start

finishing the game over in some cases, which will require you to play through a

few bonus scenarios. The GameCube version features more than 100

missions and two additional characters.

Graphically,

the game features a look that's quite reminiscent of the Xbox version. The cars

hinted at real life, and the game has a smooth appearance to it. The

game uses the same motion capture technique used in the last game. The car

models are made to look good and have a similar look to the ones used in

the 360 game. You will see helicopters that appear during the game and

some nice trees. The environments are detailed and are very well done.

The music in the game

also makes an appearance, though the tunes are a bit hit and miss.

There is also a

short cutscene that introduces a few new characters. One of them is

girl named Mariachi, who is modeled after a woman from the

Manhattan Museum. He has a very nice Irish accent, which fits the action.

The game is

pretty well done, and is enjoyable for a beat-'em-up, even if the repetitive gameplay

purs the line between being fun and exciting.

Gameplay: 9.5

This game is solid, fun, and offers a good challenge for the arcade.

Graphics: 9.0

The game is clean,

except for the awkward bit where the sprites are low quality. The music is excellent,

though you will certainly want to play the game on high-score leaderboards if

you want to see the high score in-game.

Sound: 9.0

The game's voice acting is handled

like a dramatic rock song, and the sound effects are top notch.

Difficulty: Easy

The game is fairly easy, though it will be interesting to see how far you

can push it. The game can be beaten with some very good combos and

this is an especially good move for those who want to upgrade their score

throughout the game.

Concept: 8.5

The game is presented in a nice

cohesive fashion, yet it does have some flaws.

Overall: 8.0

The gameplay is solid, but the visuals and the

art style are a bit bland.

Multiplayer: 7.0

The single player campaign will be the single player experience of

the game, but the multiplayer game is also fun and addictive. The game's

wide array of levels should appeal to any

player enthusiast. The game's multiplayer mode can be played locally or online, and the options are

interesting.

Overall: 7.0

The game's great graphics are great, though they lack

actual action, as is the gameplay itself. The graphics are good, though the camera

framerate does sometimes get confusing.

Concept: 7.0

The graphics

are good, but the gameplay is underwhelming.