The fun starts with 24 licensed high-voltage vehicles from famous makers like Audi, BMW, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Lancia, and Ford. Players then race through three-lap circuits of snow, desert, or jungle landscapes, sliding through dusty roads, slipping on ice, and shredding through foliage. The competition really heats up on the open road though, as six cars try to muscle into prime position, wreaking havoc on their way to the finish line.
Within each track are "Shox Zones" where players are awarded Bronze, Silver, and Gold placements based on their driving skills. Earning Gold in all three Shox Zones on a single track unlocks a new night circuit. Players can also put up their own cars as collateral in head-to-head Gambling Mode to collect the ultimate off-road vehicle collection. Additionally, up to 4 players can compete for top rankings in a multiplayer split-screen mode.
I have to admit that I haven't logged a great amount of road time with exotic sports cars. But I've driven enough to know that I can handle a car well enough to keep from skidding into a wall at every turn. Driving games known for their realism -- like the Gran Turismo series -- often make it difficult to complete a lap without looking like a Driver's Ed 101 drop-out. EA Sports Big, already known for spicing up traditionally dull sports, has addressed this issue with Shox, a rally racing game that forsakes realism for white-knuckled arcade action. Read More »
Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: September 23, 2002
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Also available on: GameCube
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