1997 · Racing · Sports

VMX Racing

PlayStation exclusive

The first motocross game on PlayStation, VMX Racing features eight 125cc and 250cc bikes competing in four single-player circuits: Enduro, National, Supercross, and Full. After selecting a bike, each individually rated in acceleration, braking, throttle, and speed, you'll compete on one of six courses against seven computer-controlled riders.

Released: 30 July 1997
Platforms: PlayStation
Genres: Racing Sports
Developers: —
Publishers: —
Country: United States
Age ratings: ESRB E

About

VMX Racing is a dirt-bike racing video game developed by Studio e for the PlayStation in 1997.

Keywords

motorcycle
motorsports

Media

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Gameplay

As with most video games of its kind, the player controls a biker racing other bikers in dirt race tracks. However, touching any grass, snow, or gravel will cause the biker to be knocked down with his bike.

Reception

The game received unfavorable reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. Next Generation said, "The one redeeming feature the game offers is the ability to perform maneuvers and tricks by manipulating the throttle settings. But whatever entertainment value this feature holds is soon lost in the overall bland feeling the rest of the game inspires." Many reviewers gave the game positive to mixed to unfavorable reviews, months before it was released Stateside.