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Review of Polaris SnoCross on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Aug 2000
Cover image of Polaris SnoCross on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 29 Aug 2000
Genre: Racing
Developer: Vicarious Visions
Publisher: Vatical Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome to the chilly world of **Polaris SnoCross**! If you've ever wanted to hurl yourself down a snowy hill on a snowmobile while avoiding crashing into yet another iceberg that might just pretend to be a fellow competitor, then step right up for some snowy, slippery fun! Released in 2000 and developed by Vicarious Visions, this racing gem promises to whisk you off your feet-well, maybe not literally, as that would involve falling off said snowmobile. Grab your warmest onesie, and let's dive into this winter wonderland of gaming chaos!

Gameplay

Gameplay in Polaris SnoCross is like a frosty rollercoaster. You'll race against AI opponents that seem to have a PhD in glitchy behavior, and they'll utilize every trick in the book and even some you've never heard of just to make you throw your controller across the room. You can speedboost your neon sled through insane track designs while trying your hardest not to end up careening into a snowbank-because nothing says 'winter sports' quite like face-planted snowmobile in the middle of an exclusive snow sporting event. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, so you can either prove your dominance over your friends or simply let them watch you meet the icy embrace of defeat. With various races, challenges, and a nice helping of crashes, you might just find yourself saying: "Well, that was... something!" In your quest for 'snocross' supremacy, you can also upgrade your snowmobile. Steal a glance at the upgrade options-do you want more speed or precision? Spoiler: It doesn't matter if you can't figure out how to steer through your opponent. Maybe consider just going for the pink decals? Looking fabulous while you crash is still a mood, right?

Graphics

On the graphics front, Polaris SnoCross doesn't exactly redefine the wheel. Back in 2000, this was likely revolutionary, but now it feels more like stacking Lego blocks with your eyes closed-and then kicking them across the room because you're having a bad day. The snow-covered tracks really capture that frigid northern vibe, and the snowmobiles... well, they look like they came straight out of a toy store-but hey, it all adds to the charm! The game tries to resemble real-world snowcross, but it's clear that these graphics have been hit with a snow shovel a few too many times. Don't worry; it's not so hideous that you'll need therapy afterwards.

Conclusion

In conclusion, **Polaris SnoCross** is like that slightly awkward friend-we're not sure if we love them for their quirks or if we just want to celebrate the fact that they showed up. While the gameplay can be practically unforgiving (thanks, AI!), and the graphics are about as fresh as last week's frozen pizza, there's still enough charm here to keep enthusiasts of chaotic racing entertained. So rev up those engines and prepare to unleash your inner snow-loving speed demon. You'll be chuckling, crying, and considering a career change away from snowmobiling in no time. Grab your mittens and experience the chilly fun-because if you can avoid crashing, you'll feel just a little bit like the snowbound champion you were always meant to be! Now go on, tackle those icy courses-just don't forget to smile while you inevitably crash into a wall!

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