Software:Freekstyle

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Freekstyle
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Developer(s)EA Redwood Shores and Page 44 Studios[lower-alpha 1]
Full Fat (GBA)
Publisher(s)PlayStation 2, GameCube
EA Sports BIG
JP Electronic Arts
Game Boy Advance
Platform(s)PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance
ReleasePlayStation 2
  • NA: June 17, 2002
  • EU: August 9, 2002
  • JP: October 3, 2002
GameCube
  • NA: September 5, 2002
  • EU: September 20, 2002
Game Boy Advance
  • NA: August 30, 2003
  • EU: October 17, 2003
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Freekstyle is a 2002 motocross racing video game for the PlayStation 2, GameCube and Game Boy Advance. There are four levels of gameplay: the circuit, a quick race, freestyle, and free run.

The game features an assortment of real-life FMX riders, which include Mike Metzger, Brian Deegan, Mike Jones, and Clifford Adoptante, as well as professional motocross riders, which include Stefy Bau, Jessica Patterson, and Greg Albertyn. Also featured as a playable character is current 790 KABC radio and sports broadcaster and model Leeann Tweeden, who was also a former motocross announcer.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
GBAGCPS2
AllGame3/5 stars[1]N/A4/5 stars[2]
EdgeN/AN/A6/10[3]
EGMN/AN/A8.17/10[4]
EurogamerN/AN/A6/10[5]
FamitsuN/AN/A27/40[6]
Game Informer7.5/10[7]8.75/10[8]8.5/10[9]
GameProN/A4/5 stars[10]4.5/5 stars[11]
GameRevolutionN/AN/AB[12]
GameSpot6.4/10[13]7.7/10[14]8/10[15]
GameSpyN/A4/5 stars[16]
(81%)[17]		3/5 stars[18]
GameZoneN/A7/10[19]N/A
IGN7.8/10[20]8.2/10[21]8.2/10[22]
Nintendo Power3.2/5[23]4.2/5[24]N/A
OPM (US)N/AN/A4/5 stars[25]
The Cincinnati EnquirerN/A4/5 stars[26]4/5 stars[26]
Entertainment WeeklyN/AN/AA−[27]
Aggregate score
Metacritic65/100[28]78/100[29]81/100[30]

The PlayStation 2 and GameCube versions received "generally favorable reviews", while the Game Boy Advance version received "mixed" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[28][29][30] In Japan, where the PS2 version was localized under the name Freekstyle Motocross (フリークスタイル モトクロス, Furīkusutairu Motokurosu) and published by Electronic Arts on October 3, 2002, Famitsu gave it a score of 27 out of 40.[6]

Entertainment Weekly gave the PS2 version an A− and said: "With a great two-player head-to-head mode and 100 over-the-top stunts to perform, this makes regular motocross games look downright dull by comparison".[27] FHM gave it four stars out of five and said it had "splendid gameplay topped by highly-involving action and some nice comedy touches".[31] The Cincinnati Enquirer gave the PS2 and GameCube versions four stars out of five: "This title feels as good as it looks thanks to its tight and responsive handling".[26] Maxim likewise gave the PS2 version four stars out of five almost a month before its release date: "Extreme games keep getting extremer, but it would be tough to top this hellish twist on motocross racing".[32]

Notes

  1. ↑ Ported to GameCube by Hypnos Entertainment.

References

  1. ↑ Marriott, Scott Alan. "Freekstyle (GBA) - Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=42222&tab=review. 
  2. ↑ Lee, Jeremy. "Freekstyle (PS2) - Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=37260&tab=review. 
  3. ↑ Edge staff (August 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". Edge (Future plc) (113). 
  4. ↑ EGM staff (August 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (157): 124. 
  5. ↑ Bramwell, Tom (August 23, 2002). "FreekStyle (PlayStation 2)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_freekstyle_ps2. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "フリークスタイル モトクロス [PS2"] (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain). https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=9887. Retrieved July 12, 2018. 
  7. ↑ Helgeson, Matt (August 2003). "Freekstyle (GBA)". Game Informer (GameStop) (124): 104. http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200308/R03.0807.1720.44708.htm. Retrieved July 13, 2018. 
  8. ↑ Helgeson, Matt (September 2002). "Freekstyle (GC)". Game Informer (GameStop) (113): 85. http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200209/R03.0801.1551.01284.htm. Retrieved July 13, 2018. 
  9. ↑ Reiner, Andrew (July 2002). "Freekstyle 2002 [sic (PS2)"]. Game Informer (GameStop) (111): 82. http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200207/R03.0731.1539.41264.htm. Retrieved July 13, 2018. 
  10. ↑ Pong Sifu (September 10, 2002). "FreekStyle Review for GameCube on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG Entertainment). http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/26147.shtml. Retrieved July 14, 2018. 
  11. ↑ Dan Elektro (June 18, 2002). "FreekStyle Review for PS2 on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG Entertainment). http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/24300.shtml. Retrieved July 14, 2018. 
  12. ↑ Dodson, Joe (June 2002). "Freekstyle Review (PS2)". CraveOnline. http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/33680-get-your-freek-on-review. 
  13. ↑ Davis, Ryan (August 29, 2003). "Freekstyle Review (GBA)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/freekstyle-review/1900-6074380/. 
  14. ↑ Kasavin, Greg (September 10, 2002). "Freekstyle Review (GC)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/freekstyle-review/1900-2879827/. 
  15. ↑ Satterfield, Shane (June 20, 2002). "Freekstyle Review (PS2)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/freekstyle-review/1900-2871654/. 
  16. ↑ Villoria, Gerald (September 30, 2002). "GameSpy: Freestyle (GCN) [Incomplete"]. IGN Entertainment. http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/freekstyle/592695p1.html. 
  17. ↑ Villoria, Gerald (September 30, 2002). "Freekstyle (GCN)". IGN Entertainment. http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/september02/freekstylegcn/. 
  18. ↑ Meston, Zach (July 16, 2002). "GameSpy: Freekstyle (PS2)". IGN Entertainment. http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/freekstyle/607902p1.html. 
  19. ↑ Surette, Tim (October 1, 2002). "Freekstyle - GC - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/freekstyle_gc_review/. 
  20. ↑ Harris, Craig (September 2, 2003). "Freekstyle (GBA)". Ziff Davis. http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/09/02/freekstyle-3. 
  21. ↑ Mirabella III, Fran (September 10, 2002). "Freekstyle (GCN)". Ziff Davis. http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/09/10/freekstyle. 
  22. ↑ Carle, Chris (June 17, 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". Ziff Davis. http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/06/17/freekstyle-4. 
  23. ↑ "Freekstyle (GBA)". Nintendo Power (Nintendo of America) 171: 138. September 2003. 
  24. ↑ "Freekstyle (GC)". Nintendo Power (Nintendo of America) 159: 161. August 2002. 
  25. ↑ "Freekstyle". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis): 108. August 2002. 
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Garton, Matt (August 27, 2002). "Speed, stunts and sass propel EA's 'Freekstyle' (GC, PS2)". The Cincinnati Enquirer (Gannett Company). http://cincinnati.com/freetime/games/reviews/082702_freekstyle.html. 
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Keighley, Geoff (July 26, 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". Entertainment Weekly (Time Inc.) (664): 71. http://ew.com/article/2002/07/26/freekstyle/. Retrieved July 13, 2018. 
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 "Freekstyle for Game Boy Advance Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/freekstyle/critic-reviews/?platform=game-boy-advance. 
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 "Freekstyle for GameCube Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/freekstyle/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube. 
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 "Freekstyle for PlayStation 2 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/freekstyle/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2. 
  31. ↑ "Freekstyle (PS2)". FHM (Bauer Media Group). August 25–31, 2002. http://www.fhm.com/games/reviews/gamereview.asp?intID=1950. Retrieved July 13, 2018. 
  32. ↑ Boyce, Ryan (May 25, 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". Biglari Holdings. http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_3273.html. 

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