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Developer: mohsye Publisher: mohsye Genre: Sports > Racing Released: Jul 24, 2006 Players: 1 |
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Despite the grimy name, Sewer Run is actually a very cool, fast-paced
down-hill racer. This shockwave-based game offers players some snazzy features,
including multiple race types, upgradeable equipment and bonus items. And like
other action-sports titles on the market, Sewer Run allows players to pull off
daring tricks while racing full-speed ahead down a sewery slope. This game is
packed with over two dozen different races, a character customizing feature, and
plenty of down-hill action. Kinelco did a surprisingly good job on this
well-polished racing title.
At the start of the game players have the option of customizing and changing some of the details of the selected racer. Things like the racer’s face, name, and gender can be altered. Items such as the roller-board and their clothing and gear can also be changed or upgraded. In order to upgrade items, though, players must win races and accumulate points to unlock new items, clothes, boards, and tricks. Before getting into the race, there’s an option to choose which tricks your racer takes with them onto the field. Two buttons are used to pull off tricks during a race, the ‘Z’ and the ‘X’ button on the keyboard. First, though, players will have to hit a jump, and while they’re in the air, pressing ‘Z’ or ‘X’ along with a directional button will execute a mid-air trick. Some tricks can be held for as long as the character is catching air. Other tricks can be combined to give the player extra score for pulling off an extra risky feat. Score is ranked in “Kudos� and the more tricks players pull off after snagging a camera bonus, awards the player more “Kudos�. In turn, the points players acquire during a race can be exchanged for more tricks and clothes.
But to showcase some of the cool moves, while in mid-air, are a camera special and a video special. Picking up the camera bonus during a jump gives players a still shot of the racer’s current pose. The cooler the pose, the higher the points. The video bonus gives players a TV-style camera angle while flying in the air, and pulling off tricks just makes it look that much sweeter. Tricks, however, serve more of a purpose in winning a race than just looking good during a race. The more string combos of tricks players put together, the more turbo boosts they get after they land. The boost meter is gauged in flames, and smaller simpler tricks only fill the meter by a little, while larger complicated tricks fill the meter quite a bit. Hence, players are encouraged to pull off more daring tricks and acquire more boosts to keep up with a very competitive A.I. racing grid.
There’s
a total of 27 different races with 9 distinct tracks, and 3 completely different
environments that must be unlocked. That’s not including the bonus races that
allow players to compete in Freestyle competitions, Slalom races, and Battles.
The game offers huge amounts of playability, as each mode gives players a
distinctly different set of tasks to complete. Freestyle simply has players
racing to the finish while pulling off enough tricks to meet the score
requirements. In a way, Freestyle is setup a lot like the tournament modes in
earlier Tony Hawk games. Slalom is exactly what the name suggests; players will
race a sewer run, while dodging and weaving to collect a specified amount of
icons. Battle mode is a simple but fun concept...players simply have to battle
and knock off a specified amount of CPU opponents before the end of a race.
Each mode has extra races and challenges for players to unlock, and after successfully completing a task within a race, players are then eligible for moving onto the next race. However, the A.I. is tough. As mentioned, these opponents don’t lie down for anyone, and Mohseye and Kinelco did an excellent job of making sure each race was a tightly-knit weave of racers vying for first place. The CPU only gets more difficult as players advance through the races, and ultimately the challenge will keep players’ alert and on their toes.
As for the actual races...they consist of downhill stunts and bumps. Tracks vary in the degree of difficulty and to help players along the way there are numerous bonus items. Some of these items include a full boost of turbo speed, while other items will help racers stump some of the other competitors. For instance, one item is a standard missile that players can launch using the ‘Spacebar’. Upon impact with a surface, the missile will explode. If another racer happens to be in the midst of the explosion, the camera will switch over in a dynamic way, showing the player falling down in slow-motion. Another cool item is a remote roller-bomb. After players pick up the item, they can launch it and then use the ‘Spacebar’ to detonate it as they see fit. Be warned, though, CPU opponents can also pick up and use items that will affect the player. This keeps the races extremely competitive, and very fast-paced.
Graphics: 
Sewer Run is a good-looking game. The model files are well designed, and they almost look like something from a PS2 Tony Hawk or Dave Mirra game. While there isn’t much in the lighting department, the actual track designs and environmental elements all come together nicely. The texture mapping is also an excellent compliment to the model designs. As the textures reflect a good immersion for the environment, and excellent personality for the characters.
Sound:
The sound effects are good; from crashing downhill, to wiping out an opponent, it all sounds dynamic and matches the visual effects. However, the music is not quite on par with the sound effects. The midi sounding background music while racing can become a bit irritating. It’s nothing, though, as players can easily open up their own MP3 player in the background if they really want different tunes.
Gameplay:
Simple and fun will always be a good combination for high scores. There’s no ten-button combination to master, and the racing isn’t simulation-based, so just about any racing fan (casual or hardcore) can pick up this game and play through without a hitch. The difficulty setting also provides a good amount of challenge, and the racing is entertaining enough for all racing fans.
Concept:
Down-hill racing is oddly a racing sub-genre that’s rarely touched over. Many racers tend to be street or professional based, and when it comes to non-vehicular racing it’s normally tournament based. In this case, it’s all about down-hill racing on a mountain board. The only real problem is that there’s no multiplayer feature. Otherwise, this was a great concept and it was executed quite well.
Value:
From
the abundant track selection, the un-lockable content and the massive trick
combinations, Sewer Run is a complete package of solid content and solid replay
values. Again, if there was a multiplayer mode this game would have easily ran
circles around other bigger budget titles. Still, this game is definitely worth
the price tag.
Recommendation:
I couldn’t recommend this game enough for anyone looking for a low-cast way to race, and simply have fun. Too many PC racing games out there require ridiculous system specs or carry top-heavy prices for a sub-par racing experience. But Sewer Run is a budget-priced, down-hill racing game, which is simple enough for any racing fan to pick up and play. Also it’s still challenging enough for hardcore racing fans to stay interested. I’m definitely recommending that you buy this game.
At the start of the game players have the option of customizing and changing some of the details of the selected racer. Things like the racer’s face, name, and gender can be altered. Items such as the roller-board and their clothing and gear can also be changed or upgraded. In order to upgrade items, though, players must win races and accumulate points to unlock new items, clothes, boards, and tricks. Before getting into the race, there’s an option to choose which tricks your racer takes with them onto the field. Two buttons are used to pull off tricks during a race, the ‘Z’ and the ‘X’ button on the keyboard. First, though, players will have to hit a jump, and while they’re in the air, pressing ‘Z’ or ‘X’ along with a directional button will execute a mid-air trick. Some tricks can be held for as long as the character is catching air. Other tricks can be combined to give the player extra score for pulling off an extra risky feat. Score is ranked in “Kudos� and the more tricks players pull off after snagging a camera bonus, awards the player more “Kudos�. In turn, the points players acquire during a race can be exchanged for more tricks and clothes.
But to showcase some of the cool moves, while in mid-air, are a camera special and a video special. Picking up the camera bonus during a jump gives players a still shot of the racer’s current pose. The cooler the pose, the higher the points. The video bonus gives players a TV-style camera angle while flying in the air, and pulling off tricks just makes it look that much sweeter. Tricks, however, serve more of a purpose in winning a race than just looking good during a race. The more string combos of tricks players put together, the more turbo boosts they get after they land. The boost meter is gauged in flames, and smaller simpler tricks only fill the meter by a little, while larger complicated tricks fill the meter quite a bit. Hence, players are encouraged to pull off more daring tricks and acquire more boosts to keep up with a very competitive A.I. racing grid.
There’s
a total of 27 different races with 9 distinct tracks, and 3 completely different
environments that must be unlocked. That’s not including the bonus races that
allow players to compete in Freestyle competitions, Slalom races, and Battles.
The game offers huge amounts of playability, as each mode gives players a
distinctly different set of tasks to complete. Freestyle simply has players
racing to the finish while pulling off enough tricks to meet the score
requirements. In a way, Freestyle is setup a lot like the tournament modes in
earlier Tony Hawk games. Slalom is exactly what the name suggests; players will
race a sewer run, while dodging and weaving to collect a specified amount of
icons. Battle mode is a simple but fun concept...players simply have to battle
and knock off a specified amount of CPU opponents before the end of a race. Each mode has extra races and challenges for players to unlock, and after successfully completing a task within a race, players are then eligible for moving onto the next race. However, the A.I. is tough. As mentioned, these opponents don’t lie down for anyone, and Mohseye and Kinelco did an excellent job of making sure each race was a tightly-knit weave of racers vying for first place. The CPU only gets more difficult as players advance through the races, and ultimately the challenge will keep players’ alert and on their toes.
As for the actual races...they consist of downhill stunts and bumps. Tracks vary in the degree of difficulty and to help players along the way there are numerous bonus items. Some of these items include a full boost of turbo speed, while other items will help racers stump some of the other competitors. For instance, one item is a standard missile that players can launch using the ‘Spacebar’. Upon impact with a surface, the missile will explode. If another racer happens to be in the midst of the explosion, the camera will switch over in a dynamic way, showing the player falling down in slow-motion. Another cool item is a remote roller-bomb. After players pick up the item, they can launch it and then use the ‘Spacebar’ to detonate it as they see fit. Be warned, though, CPU opponents can also pick up and use items that will affect the player. This keeps the races extremely competitive, and very fast-paced.
Graphics: Sewer Run is a good-looking game. The model files are well designed, and they almost look like something from a PS2 Tony Hawk or Dave Mirra game. While there isn’t much in the lighting department, the actual track designs and environmental elements all come together nicely. The texture mapping is also an excellent compliment to the model designs. As the textures reflect a good immersion for the environment, and excellent personality for the characters.
Sound:
The sound effects are good; from crashing downhill, to wiping out an opponent, it all sounds dynamic and matches the visual effects. However, the music is not quite on par with the sound effects. The midi sounding background music while racing can become a bit irritating. It’s nothing, though, as players can easily open up their own MP3 player in the background if they really want different tunes.
Gameplay:
Simple and fun will always be a good combination for high scores. There’s no ten-button combination to master, and the racing isn’t simulation-based, so just about any racing fan (casual or hardcore) can pick up this game and play through without a hitch. The difficulty setting also provides a good amount of challenge, and the racing is entertaining enough for all racing fans.
Concept:
Down-hill racing is oddly a racing sub-genre that’s rarely touched over. Many racers tend to be street or professional based, and when it comes to non-vehicular racing it’s normally tournament based. In this case, it’s all about down-hill racing on a mountain board. The only real problem is that there’s no multiplayer feature. Otherwise, this was a great concept and it was executed quite well.
Value:
From
the abundant track selection, the un-lockable content and the massive trick
combinations, Sewer Run is a complete package of solid content and solid replay
values. Again, if there was a multiplayer mode this game would have easily ran
circles around other bigger budget titles. Still, this game is definitely worth
the price tag.Recommendation:
I couldn’t recommend this game enough for anyone looking for a low-cast way to race, and simply have fun. Too many PC racing games out there require ridiculous system specs or carry top-heavy prices for a sub-par racing experience. But Sewer Run is a budget-priced, down-hill racing game, which is simple enough for any racing fan to pick up and play. Also it’s still challenging enough for hardcore racing fans to stay interested. I’m definitely recommending that you buy this game.
By: William Usher
Posted: Thursday October 05, 2006
Posted: Thursday October 05, 2006
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