By Jae-Ha Kim
Chicago Sun-Times
September 5, 2003
Nintendo; GameCube $49.99
Are you feeling the need for speed? If your learning curve is fast and your patience is long, the latest in Nintendo’s racing franchise may win you over. If not, you’ll get frustrated fast. Building your racing vehicles and racing them can be a blast–literally. But trying to get through all the levels can be a trying experience for the novice player. The controls seem almost too touch sensitive at times and the gears shift almost at whim. FYI: There’s no such thing as friendly fire here, so keep your eyes peeled for enemies. They’re everywhere. (T for teen)
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