Using her trusty staff, Gabrielle sticks a quick jab to Xena's chin. All of the action takes place using the letter box display shown hereAs the name points out, Xena Fighter 64 is a 3-D fighting game featuring the stars of Xena: Warrior Princess. Up to four players can fight simultaneously, choosing from eleven combatants.
From the moment Ready 2 Rumble's raucous theme song kicks in, it's clear that Midway has decided to take a light-hearted approach to the sport of boxing. Unlike EA Sports' Knockout Kings 2000, which offers real boxers with simulation-style action, Ready 2 Rumble features flashy fighters with in-your-face attitudes and pure arcade-style gameplay.
With four players driving, the background
graphics look just as sharp as in the
single-player game.
It's been a while since Titus first impressed us with an early burn of its Automobili Lamborghini sequel. A luminous palette and the then-novel gimmick of displaying the driver pegged Roadsters Trophy as a promising entry in the crowded field of racing games. Now complete, Roadsters Trophy is a polished racing Pak that teeters in the gray area between simulation racing and arcade action.
Cash on the Carburetor
Titus adds variety to Roadster's 10 tracks with a mirrored track mode. Some tracks differ slightly from one season to the nextRoadsters Trophy features 10 tracks and 30 convertible cruisers to choose from. A large number of the cars are officially licensed, but some are mere look-alikes. Check the table on the right to see the full list of licenses.
Each of the eight characters in the game begins his or her driving career with $45,000. There is a $20,000 entrance fee to participate in the first season, which leaves $25,000 to buy a fresh set of wheels. Only a limited number of vehicles are available at the beginning of the game, but more cars are unlocked as you rack up winning seasons.
