Aero Gauge is another entry into the popular "cyber racer" genre. Race in blazing fast aeromachines over/under/through four courses (plus two hidden ones), spin through tubes and avoid taking damage from slamming into obstacles. The twist here is that unlike in most other games, you can ascend and descend -- in that respect, the game is very unique, but there just seems to be something missing.
There are four modes:
•Grand Prix: Race through all four courses on three different difficulty settings. Before starting, you must race alone to qualify for a position
•Single Match Mode: Race one track against computer controlled drones
•Time Attack Mode: Race alone to get a record time
•VS Mode: Race against one other player in a split-screen race on one track.
Aero Gauge tries to be Wipeout and F-Zero and fails on both accounts.Sporting a graphic look that can best be described as first generation and a sense of speed that fails to impress, the game doesn't compensate with an over-abundance of vehicles and tracks.On the bright side, control is tight and there's really nothing exceedingly bad about the game, but $60 is a lot to pay for mediocrity.
[IGN64.COM]
from Peer Schneider
Aero Gauge offers an okay racing experience that shows flashes of originality here and there, but when compared to other racers in the same genre (like F-Zero X or Extreme-G), it simply falls short. The sense of speed is good, but the lack of variety (the two hidden tracks aren't worth the effort) becomes apparent after only a few hours of gameplay -- even with two players. It's "different" and warrants a look, but I suggest renting this one only.
~User at IGN64.COM
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