TNN Motorsports Hardcore Heat
Game by ASC Games/CRI
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Save: VMU
Released: 1999
Works with: Jump Pack(Strangely enough this isn't listed on the package), VMU
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Opening Snide Remarks: I wanted this game when it was released and then I saw
it at Wal-Mart for $44.96, so I broke down and bought it.

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Gameplay Description: Hardcore Heat is a rather simple racing game.  You race
in 3 different series of races to try to place first.  You get to move on as 
long as you finish the series in the allotted spots.  That is cool that you 
you don't have to win each race.  The gameplay itself is somewhat simple and
somewhat sucky.  The cars control okay, but they handle like crap.  Sometimes
your car won't turn and sometimes it turns really good.  Sometimes your car
just slides out of control.  This is one of those racing games that requires
lots of braking, which I think is a good thing.  The biggest problem with 
this game is that it is really easy of Normal, it's really easy on Hard, but
it's almost impossible on Expert.  After you lose over and over, it's tough 
to even bother playing anymore.         
Liked: Good driving engine.
Hated: Expert's too hard.

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Graphics Description: HH looks great.  The dirt and mud fx are awesome.  The
vehicles are very detailed and look excellent.  The replay mode looks 
extremely nice and you can control the camera angles during the replay.  This
is a really cool feature.  The game moves pretty good even with lots of 
vehicles on screen at the same time.    
Liked: Awesome dirt fx and replays.
Hated: Nothing.

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Sound/Music Description: Some people will hate this game's music.  I, on the
other hand, think that it is awesome.  The song that plays on the game select
screen is awesome and I could listen to it forever.  The other songs are 
almost as good.  It kinda sounds like Sega Metal.  You know, that kinda poppy
metal stuff that populates most of Sega's games.  The sound fx are good, but 
you won't wet your pants or anything. 
Liked: Excellent music.
Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design: The controls are for the most part good.  
Sometimes, your vehicle just doesn't repond correctly.  Sometimes, you will 
make a turn and your car just won't accelerate like it should.  This isn't a 
big problem in Normal & Hard Modes, but they CPU cars will destroy you in 
Expert Mode.  
Liked: Good controls for the most part.
Hated: CPU cars passing me for no reason.

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Improve: If the controls are more consistent, then the sequel might just be
awesome.

RIYL: Sega Rally 2

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Final Words: This game is worth picking up if you love racing games, but it's
not the greatest.  If you're only going to purchase one racing game this 
year, wait on Sega Rally 2.  This game is only worth picking up if you love
Offroad racing or need every racing game on the planet.  

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Score
Gameplay: ***
Graphics: *****
Sound/Music: ****
Play Control/Game Design: **
Personal Opinion: **
Total: 16 out of 25
Final Score: 64 %

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Currently Known Codes: None.

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