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vehicular combat game
Extreme-G 2
By Acclaim Studios London, released 1 Jan 1998
- Microsoft Windows
- Nintendo 64
What it is
Extreme-G 2 is a vehicular combat racer from Acclaim Studios London, released on Steam for Windows in 2017. Players ride futuristic bikes through varied settings, including cityscapes, marshes and underwater caverns, and can use weapons such as rear-firing rockets and magnetic mines. The game offers 10 bikes with distinct handling and ride characteristics, plus three secret bikes and characters. Its tracks are described as wider, longer and faster than the original, and riders can break the sound barrier. Picture-in-picture views provide rear and missile cameras, while Ghost Racer lets players compete against a saved best time. The release includes the Extreme-G soundtracks in MP3 and OGG formats, soundtrack switching, and controller mapping with support listed for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam. Steam features include single-player, Steam Cloud, trading cards, Family Sharing and partial controller support. Rapidly flashing objects may pose a seizure risk for people with a history of photosensitive epileptic seizures.
What players like, and what they don't
- Ten bikes with distinct ride characteristics
- Three secret bikes and characters
- Ghost Racer can save best-time data
- Soundtracks included in MP3 and OGG formats
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing listed
- Partial controller support on Steam
- Rapid flashes may trigger seizures in photosensitive players
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player futuristic bike racer with combat weapons, varied tracks and a saved-time ghost race. Players with a history of photosensitive epileptic seizures should avoid it because objects can flash rapidly.
Extreme-G 2 combines high-speed bike racing, weapons and multiple environments with soundtrack and ghost-racing options. Its flashing-object warning is important for players with photosensitive seizure history.
