Genre: Action, Racing / driving
Perspective: 1st-person, Behind view
Gameplay: Arcade
Interface: Direct control
Vehicular: Naval / watercraft
Setting: Sci-fi / futuristic
Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Developed by: 989 Studios, SingleTrac Entertainment Technologies
Released: 1998
Platform: PlayStation (PSX, PS1)
The sequel to the popular flying bike racing from the creators of the Twisted Metal series. From a technical point of view, the changes, in comparison with the first part, are almost imperceptible, nevertheless, the developers have introduced a certain "marafet". In addition, the already not without that fast game became even faster, but the controls became more adequate, although some of the problems still persist. Now you have 15 extreme tracks (including secret ones) at your disposal, plus their mirroring. You will race at breakneck speed through canyons, forests, caves, waterfalls, snow and even lava. Controlling a hurricane bike requires a lot of skill, but if you like the game, then after a while you will feel quite confident and challenge your friend in split screen mode.
Tips
- To make a 360-degree turn, squeeze the throttle fully as you start a tight turn. Then apply the brake and release it at the moment of the completion of the half-turn.
- On a steep bend, it is better to crash into an opponent than into a wall.
- Get Turbo on the Meltdown track. Use it to its fullest when you force the slow flowing lava flow.
- The coup in the air looks just great. However, you should not waste precious time on it, especially if an opponent is advancing. But if you have come off far, then you can show off.
Secrets
Various hidden secret options store various trophies for the playable characters. Pick the trick you want and then apply it. You just need to play for the appropriate character.
- Blade - TV Camera
- Bomber - Zero Resistance
- Garget - Infinite Grapple
- Li'l Dave - Upside Down Camera
- Steel - Remote Control
- Technician - Cyberspace Camera
- The Hun - Ice Racing
- The Max - Infinity Turbos
- Vampeera - Super Control
- Wild Ride - Super Brakes
Codes
Access to all tracks
This trick is very intricate and difficult, but it comes at a price as it opens up access to all the tracks. From the title screen, head to the options screen. Set the difficulty level to Master and the number of laps in the race (Laps Per Race) - 5 laps. Then exit and enter single player mode. Select Li'l Dave from the rider selection screen (press X). Now press T before returning to the title screen. Press Up, Down, Left, Right, R2, R1, L2, L1 (very fast! - within 4 seconds). Go back to the options menu and set the number of laps to 3. Go back to single player mode and select Wild Ride (press X). Click Triangle (before you return) in the title screen. Now press Up, Left, Down, Right, Square, R2, Circle, L2 (very fast). Go back to the options menu and set the difficulty level to Amateur and disable Turbo. Go to single player mode and select Bomber. Go back to the title screen and press R2, R1, L1, L2, R2, R1, L1, L2 (very fast only).
Now select "Racer" and "Single Track" from the Choose Race Type Screen. You will see a miracle: now absolutely all tracks are available to you, even including the mirror "flip-flops"!
Playing as Enigma
To chase the mysterious Enigma, go to the options menu and set the difficulty level to Master and the number of circles to 6. Return to the title screen, press Letf, Square, Down, Triangle, Right, Circle, L1, R1 (very fast). You can now play as Enigma found on Select Rider Screen.