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PlayStation
Racing: Car
| Also for: | PC, Dreamcast, N64 | ||
| Viewed: | 3D Third-person, floating camera | Genre: | Racing: Car |
| Arcade origin: | No | ||
| Developer: | Tantalus | Soft. Co.: | Acclaim |
| Publishers: | Acclaim
(GB/GB/US) |
Released: | 5 Feb 2000
(GB) Unknown (US) |
| Ratings: | 15+ | ||
| Accessories: | Analogue JoyPad, Memory Card | ||
Summary
As far as the PSX is concerned, the South Park franchise got off to a pretty good start, the primary release being the fun-fest that was Chef's Luv Shack. After the huge disappointment that was South Park itself comes '...Rally', and it's something of a return to form. Clearly, the lukewarm reaction South Park received must have sent messages to the powers that be. All the major characters from the TV series (and some minor ones that may have slipped your mind) appear in the game pretty much right from the start. So you have the opportunity to ride with Big Gay Al or Principal Victoria. Even the Mayor gets in on the act, providing the voice-overs.
The game itself is as it says on the wrapper, but, being this weird little American town, there's a twist. First few plays can be a little confusing, until you realise that the rally doesn't follow any particular route. Ignore the instructions given before the race starts at your peril. There are tasks which, no matter how speedily you thrash around, you simply have to perform if you want to progress to the next race. These tasks include the collection of oversized underpants and the acquisition of a Valentine's bow and arrow to kill your opponents before they kill you. All this to do while collecting power ups such as the noxious gases of Terrance and Philip to truly put your fellow contestants off the scent.
Whilst not being the laugh riot that is Chef's Luv Shack It's nice to see the likes of Pip, the well-spoken English punchbag, and Shelley, Stan's psychotically spiteful big sister amongst others, get more of a look in. Not that we're tired of Kyle, Kenny, Cartman and Stan, hella no. Reports of South Park's demise (or fading popularity) have been greatly exaggerated.
This is a lot of fun to play, especially if you're a fan of the programme, but even if you're not, it all adds up to a rollicking good laugh, mainly because of what's going on in the background and on the soundtrack.
Now, where can I get some spicy chicken wings at this time of night?
The game itself is as it says on the wrapper, but, being this weird little American town, there's a twist. First few plays can be a little confusing, until you realise that the rally doesn't follow any particular route. Ignore the instructions given before the race starts at your peril. There are tasks which, no matter how speedily you thrash around, you simply have to perform if you want to progress to the next race. These tasks include the collection of oversized underpants and the acquisition of a Valentine's bow and arrow to kill your opponents before they kill you. All this to do while collecting power ups such as the noxious gases of Terrance and Philip to truly put your fellow contestants off the scent.
Whilst not being the laugh riot that is Chef's Luv Shack It's nice to see the likes of Pip, the well-spoken English punchbag, and Shelley, Stan's psychotically spiteful big sister amongst others, get more of a look in. Not that we're tired of Kyle, Kenny, Cartman and Stan, hella no. Reports of South Park's demise (or fading popularity) have been greatly exaggerated.
This is a lot of fun to play, especially if you're a fan of the programme, but even if you're not, it all adds up to a rollicking good laugh, mainly because of what's going on in the background and on the soundtrack.
Now, where can I get some spicy chicken wings at this time of night?
