Testseek.com have collected 43 expert reviews of the Split/Second: Velocity and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Split/Second: Velocity.
May 2010
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The editors liked
Superfun arcade racer
Spectacular environmental events
Wonderful multiplayer
Power play gimmick is ingenious and unique
Superb track designs
Imparts a tangible sense of speed.
Power plays lead to some fiery thrills
Slick racing model with a good sense of speed
Survival and Airstrike modes are neat twists.
Breathtaking graphics and thrilling action.
Power plays change the game
Awesome explosions
Solid controls
Lush visuals
The editors didn't like
Almost too much good stuff to take in at one time
Not enough of my friends have this game!
Traps are the only way you can wreck an opponent
No reward for causing crashes
Being in the lead isn't the advantageous position it should be.
Thin package that relies too much on a single mechanic
Scant online options
Online scoring bugs.
Awful 'rubberband' AI punishes more skilled racing gamers.
Abstract: Split/Second is a unique game in the automotive genre. While other games in this genre have been striving towards realism and simulation-style gameplay, Split/Second takes the exact opposite approach. While other games offer stunning vistas and impressive...
Our final words would just reflect our opinions above, meaning, that we thinking the game is beyond the word “fun”. It has a totally new level of gameplay, something that is far more interesting and energetic then the other games. We would give this game...
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Abstract: Disney Interactive and Black Rock Studio team up once again to give us another original take on the racing genre. Split/Second combines the framework of a traditional arcade racer with a gameplay mechanic that allows you to trigger explosions within t...
Almost too much good stuff to take in at one time, not enough of my friends have this game!
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Abstract: Simulation racers and I don’t generally get along. I appreciate their attention to detail, and how accurately the digital cars recreate the experience of driving the real thing, but it’s all a bit boring. Outside of Mario Kart, arcade-style racers have...
Abstract: With so many arcade racing games on the market, it is hard to find out which one will fully satisfy your inner speed demon. Thanks to Disney Interactive and Black Rock Studio's Split/Second, you'll get a mash up of all the great racers in one petal pus...
Abstract: Split/Second is a fantastic and fantastically straight forward racing game that, despite a lot of explosive violence, is really and truly fun for the whole family.The premise is simple enough: near-future television show broadcasts car races on tracks ...
Abstract: Split/Second comes from Blackrock Studios, who were responsible for the much underrated off-road racer Pure. The finesse and attention to detail are evident here as they take us back to the halcyon days of pure explosive racing....
Abstract: Split/Second does not work. It should, with a menagerie of exploding buildings, toppling towers, and crashing freighter jets smashing cars during the course of a race. It is a seemingly fail-proof concept until it enters into execution and completely c...
