Unlocking the first few achievements are pretty simple, as they either require a certain number of medals, reaching a certain point in the game, or playing the same one-lap level over and over again. However, some of Mad Tracks’ later achievements are not easy to get by any stretch of the imagination and will require knowledge of the level’s layout as well as perhaps some skill and luck.
The biggest problem with Mad Tracks, though, is that it’s short. A grand total of 15 events are there to choose from, and several of them aren’t even full tracks. There also very few selections when it comes to different cars, but future downloadable content will hopefully solve these issues. Still, the non-racing levels, namely the pool table and foosball table, offer a fun time in multiplayer mode
So, is Mad Tracks worth the 800 points ($10) to get it off the Xbox Live Marketplace? It will really depend on how much you like racing games and perhaps if you’re willing to sink some more money into the game later for the extra downloadable content. While there’s certainly some things absolutely worth getting Mad Tracks for, there isn’t quite enough there yet to make it one of the top titles on the Xbox Live Arcade.
If you’re looking for a cartoony, fun racer for a few good thrills, Mad Tracks is the way to go. If you’re looking for a complete racing experience, though, you might be better off putting your $10 towards the purchase of Forza Motorsport 2.
Mad Tracks is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB for Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Comic Mischief, and Mild Suggestive Themes. This game can also be found on: PC.
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1 - Ken Edwards
You just had to get a mention of Forza 2 in there, didn't ya.