ESRB Rating: E for Everyone Available at amazon.com
With the popular success of the computer-animated children’s film “Cars”, it was easy to assume that the PlayStation 3 version would be a source of enjoyment for the whole family. The creators have not let me down so far. It starts off like most racing games, but quickly incorporates a “witty” kind of originality, which is seldom seen to this level of perfection. Many of the characters talk, and make comments as you compete on the different roads. The lush tracks include a combination of cartoon style trees and objects, yet they also look somewhat realistic. Race O Rama takes a serious plunge into older audiences, being a positive thing, since so many of today’s generation find themselves often playing games geared toward their recommended age for hours on end. From the looks of it, this game had been created with serious attention to detail. Most of the racing games geared toward children people play now, have rather “corny” catch phrases (which at times, can become unbearable when repeated to often). This innovative version made for Sony’s video game system; does not contain many of these flaws. Instead, it spices in an interesting combination of lighthearted play, and serious racing. This may not be a title, which will live on forever in the street racing genera, like Gran Turismo. We will however, remember it for many years to come. Much like Donkey Kong, or any thing else relatively fun, which holds a position on our selves. Which also, proves this might just give a decent run to even the most “furious” of speed racers. This one is a winner.
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone Available at amazon.com