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Review of The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home on PlayStation

by Chucky Chucky photo Dec 1999
Cover image of The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 01 Dec 1999
Genre: Racing
Developer: Sinister Games
Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive

Introduction

Get ready to turn left, right, and sometimes even accidentally hit the brakes in what can only be described as a delightful mess of pixels and wannabe physics. "The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home" puts you behind the wheel of that iconic orange car, the General Lee, as you take on Hazzard County like you’re the mischievous cousin that nobody wants around the holidays.

Gameplay

In this high-octane chase adventure, you take on the roles of Bo and Luke Duke, the troublemaker cousins from the iconic TV show. Your main goal? Outrun county sheriffs and pay off that pesky Duke family farm. Because, apparently, if there's anything worse than being chased by law enforcement, it's bank loans. Gameplay revolves around a series of thrilling (or not-so-thrilling) missions that involve outrunning Sheriff Rosco, saving Daisy from a vengeance-filled Black Jack Pearl, and bringing more chaos to the county than a raccoon in a dumpster. The missions range from simple racing challenges to mini-tasks that can only be described as vague attempts to recreate the hijinks of the show. Expect moments where you’ll need to jump your car over obstacles, dodge cops - because if there’s one thing Hazzard County shines at, it’s poor law enforcement - and, of course, you’ll get to do ‘epic’ stunts that look like they were borrowed from a cardboard cutout of a stuntman. Each mission pushes you to reach heights of irritation that only a game from the ‘99 can, ensuring your frustration levels rise as rapidly as your speedometer.

Graphics

Let’s face it, the graphics look like someone took a handful of crayons, threw them in a blender, and then used that smoothie to decorate your screen. It’s charming in a 90s sort of way — perhaps if you squint or maybe if you’ve had a few too many soda pops before diving in. The character models resemble what you'd see in one of those budget educational toaster oven games. And don’t even get me started on the cutscenes, where Uncle Jesse looks suspiciously like Dr. Zaius from 'Planet of the Apes.' Yet, even amidst the pixelated chaos, there’s something nostalgic; it’s like viewing an old family photo that has seen better days.

Conclusion

Ultimately, "The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home" is a delightful homage to the show that keeps your expectations as low as Bo’s pickup truck on a gravel road. With disjointed gameplay, questionable graphics, and laughably bad voice acting — that, let’s be honest, is only enjoyable when you’re laughing at it. It’s a game for die-hard Dukes fans desperate to relive the glory days when their biggest worry was whether or not they finished their homework before the next episode. However, for a casual gamer hunting for a solid racing experience, it might be a good idea to steer clear of Hazzard County, unless, of course, you enjoy a hefty dose of nostalgia wrapped in a somewhat mediocre package. Happy racing!

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