Game Name: Shox
Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube
Genre: Racing
Developer: EA BIG
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Publisher in Russia: SoftClub
Link to official site: http://www.ea.com
In recent years there has been a clear success in the implementation of Electronic Arts zahapat intentions, if I may say so, as much of the gaming market, in order to fill their coffers as possible a lot of money to give enthusiastic gamers for the next game. This year alone, the company has granted to the surface many hits that the head spin. I do not know for you but for me the label EA has already become a sort of guarantee that the game will be worth at least very close attention. Just recently we told you about a magnificent continuation of a series of Need For Speed, and today we have to share his impressions of another racing game EA, to pass which would be unforgivable.
If we try to characterize Shox in two words, then they will be something like "arcade rally" in the sense that the car tracks and the general surroundings cause the strongest association with games like World Rally Championship or V-Rally. At first it seems that we like to cook another rally simulator. However, from the first seconds of the game, these thoughts fly off into oblivion, as the gameplay and a complete lack of any real physics was soon given to understand that we face is the most that neither is an arcade-style race in the famous Sega Rally. Gameplay is simple and, in general, nezateyliv: one task - to press the gas pedal, skillfully twirl "steering wheel" and try by hook or by crook to get to the finish line first, furnish six rivals who also want to get on the podium, and therefore prevent you like can. Everything would have been quite ordinary, if chefs from EA Big is not stuck in the Shox are even delicious flavor - so-called Shox Zone, three on each track. The essence of this scheme is that when crossing the border this zone starts the countdown, and the sooner whisk until its end - the better. If you have no problems with driving and will win in all three zones Shox-Gold Cup, then it can count on a solid remuneration and any bonus - for example, the opportunity to travel the same route during the night itself. It should be noted that to win these golden goblets are not so simple. As the saying goes, "practice, practice and practice again." However, the money which I have already mentioned, provide for other exploits: ahead of rivals - get a stack of green, made a nice leap - a bag of your bucks.
And that, EA is not zhmotnichayut - the main thing that the player was comfortable. Money is needed not to race in his spare time, hang around the bars and discos. We are serious people, so that bank notes are in it: for example, you can open a secret track, buy new cars straight from the tin or game modes. By the way, check it out obvious similarity with NFS HP2: there, I remember, too, you can shop for glasses. There is a clear exchange of experience within the EA. Perhaps it is for the better. It is gratifying that all sorts of prizes and bonuses Shox fair amount. Models of cars represented a lot: about 24.By the way, they are all fully licensed and comply with their real prototypes, no fictions! So there is a real chance to steer natural Audi, BMW, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Lancia, Ford, etc.
A variety of trails at the level: you can enjoy a trip to the deserts of varying degrees of dryness, shoot the breeze among the surrounding jungle or frighten penguins slicing through expanses of the Arctic. Levels, which are race, made not to say that really quite bad, but the detail and overall visual quality slopes, quite frankly, poor. This is certainly not NFS HP2. That's where "backs" really admired, but here it is so, the C grade with a plus draw. But the cars are great: fine detail, smooth lines, dazzle body, in a word, lovely sight! And besides, in the Shox, not as an example, let's say, all the same NFS HP2 is damaged! And not some little things like broken windows and cracked headlights: here the machine can be turned into a natural metal, fit only for landfill. Dents, shattered windows, cut off the trunk - the entire program is presented. However, the interesting fact - on the behavior of the machine does not affect these things. As riding a wheelbarrow, so it will go, not worse - not better, in both! Arcade is the arcade, it can not be helped, and those who crave realism, let them stamp their play Colin McRae Rally 3, which, incidentally, still went out. Just like in NFS HP2, Shox in the emphasis on entertainment, agility and recklessness. The fact that the speed of the game never drops below 60fps, speaks for itself - speed, speed, and once again the speed is the watchword Shox!
Again, there are all sorts of cinematic tricks to be: memorable Slow-motion of the "Matrix" vigorously migrated to NFS HP2, and then emigrated to the Shox, so beautiful flying machines from the roof into the attic will observe a long and happy, however, and this confuses damn chip. Nothing can be done - will have to get used to. We can not ignore the excellent implementation of Shox in all sorts of special effects. Tell me, in collisions in all directions, sparks fly from the broken-down luggage brings down the smoke and dust from the wheels literally a pillar stands. Match for all of this and the sound scale: squealing brakes, savory beats, howling engines. But the music is disappointing, some she slurred, quiet, with no drive. Alas, as compared with the compositions NFS HP2 soundtracks Shox look - or rather, hear, very pale. Another stumbling start to the commentator, which other than a bad voice yelling "Shox Zone!" can not do anything. I guarantee that even in the sixth cry you have a strong desire to strangle this dependent own hands. However, by and large are little things, and the whole game was a success.
Concluding the story of the Shox, we can confidently say that the collection of gamers have another very even badsome instance, to play that is not only possible, but necessary, without any regrets about spending money and time.
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