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Jet Moto is an evil, difficult game. The concept of futuristic
multi-terrain racing on motorbikes is quite cool, and the s
on the back of the box do look awesome. Once the controller is in
hand and play has be, however, a very, very steep learning
curve awaits.
The graphics in Jet Moto are OK. They're not Wave Race, but this
isn't the Nintendo 64. Jet Moto's waves look slightly
two-dimensional, and the entire environment has a pixelated
choppiness to it. Ultimately, the graphics on each level are
pulled off with varying degrees of success (the snow looks much
more realistic than the water).
An assortment of challenges is presented - players race through
sandy beaches, swamps, snowy ains, and futuristic
cityscapes. Each course makes for good racing, thanks to a full
complement of cool jumps and sharp turns. The courses vary enough
that players need to acquire a different strategy for each. Jet
Moto features multiple modes of play, including custom circuits,
single races, a two-player split-screen mode, a full season mode
(which must be completed to unlock the tracks), and an elusive
"stunt mode."
The play control in Jet Moto is quite standard. There are the
typical left/right, speed up/slow down controls, along with
requisite "turbo" boosts. A neat feature is the magnetic
"grapple" that allows for tight, high-speed turns on corners with
magnetic "grapple posts." This feature is utilized quite cleverly
on some levels, and is the basis of others (in which players run
the course in both directions and must make incredibly tight
turns). Aside from the grapple, the controls leave something to
be desired. It's a struggle to turn fast and accurately, and
cing is frequent (resulting in not-so-fantastic c
replays).
Keeping all of the above in mind, Jet Moto is incredibly
difficult. Given the marginal play control and general difficulty
of the game, things can get pretty frustrating very quickly. To
get past each batch of three courses players must finish first on
all three (not an average, but first in each race). While this
sounds easy, it's not. The 20 selectable riders are divided into
corporate-sponsored teams, and each possesses his own strengths.
That is to say, there is no "dream team" that lets players breeze
through the game. No matter which rider is selected, players are
in for a challenge - mastering each course can take hours. The
difficulty level can be notched down, but this limits progress
through the game. If it weren't for the GameShark, I doubt I
would have been able to access the later levels (which include
the awesome snow courses).
Jet Moto has some really cool features, but the game takes far
too long to master. Avid gameplayers who are really into racing
games will get their money's worth out of this title. However,
those seeking casual thrills are better off skipping this title
in favor of a game that's easier to learn. -- Glenn Rubenstein
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