OXCGN’s Split/Second: Velocity Review – It’s Explosion O’Clock!

It’s More Bang For Your Buck Time

by Belgavion

© 2010 Gav Ross

It seems to be a prerequisite for all new arcade racing games to use phrases in their press releases such as ‘adrenaline-filled’, ‘high-octane’ and ‘non-stop thrills’, as if the product they’re selling you is on par with the most explosive of blockbuster Hollywood films.

Some of these racing games deliver moments that live up to these descriptions, but most feel vaguely familiar, so that players feel like they’re playing a sequel to the last thrilling racer – just with updated graphics. Split/Second: Velocity not only delivers on the marketing quotes, it’s a completely visceral experience that at times borders on sensory overload.

Right from the beginning in the menus you’re jolted by music with pounding beats and visuals that include explosions behind the menu option boxes.

Time for some ‘Split Second’ reactions. . .

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