Speed Racer: The Videogame (Wii)

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Description

Speed Racer is based on the Wachowski Brothers film of the same name, which is in turn based on a Japanese anime series from the 1960's. The main storyline is based around winning the World Racing League Cup. This video game adaptation focuses on the racing aspect of the film and it is the first third-party game for the Wii to support the Wii Wheel. More than 15 characters from the film are represented as playable drivers in the game and the vehicles from the film can be selected from the game's menu. Maximum speeds during the races can exceed 350 MPH.

The race tracks feature loops, jumps, corkscrews, and many twists and turns. They all have a high-tech look with bright colors. The game offers split-screen multiplayer in addition to single player races. Drivers can engage in combat during races by employing "car-fu" manoeuvres such as "tail toss", "boost bash", "smack down", "round house", and "torpedo", among others.

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Alternate Titles

• "Speed Racer: Le Jeu Video" -- French title

Part of the Following Groups

• Inspiration: Movies
• Middleware: Gamebryo/Lightspeed/NetImmerse
• Speed Racer licensees

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The Press Says

Game Shark	Jun 04, 2008	A-	91
HonestGamers	May 16, 2008	8 out of 10	80
NintendoWorldReport	May 05, 2008	7.5 out of 10	75
Worth Playing	Jun 14, 2008	7.5 out of 10	75
videogamer.com	May 20, 2008	7 out of 10	70
Jeuxvideo.com	Jun 13, 2008	12 out of 20	60
Avid Gamer	May 23, 2008	6 out of 10	60
Cheat Code Central	May 10, 2008	2.9 out of 5	58
Gamekult	Jun 20, 2008	5 out of 10	50
ZTGameDomain	Jun 04, 2008	4.2 out of 10	42

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Related Web Sites

• Speed Racer: The Videogame (Official game website)