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Hallelujah, it's another racing sim, you may be thinking. But just you calm down, because Supercross is actually quite a bit more than just a press-accelerate-and-dodge-a-bit handheld racing game!

Even for folks who, quite understandably, are left cold by the thought of racing motorbikes (far too oily), Supercross is a really fun game, and great value or money. It's broken up into three sections: firstly, there's Freestyle, where you have to press a series of buttons shown to you by a lady in a bikini in mid-air to perform stunts (that all look pretty similar). This whiles away twenty minutes or so, but for real racing maniacs, the Supercross Challenge takes you on a circuit of straight races through world-famous supercross tracks, where it takes real skill to get the cup.

Best of all though, is the Arcade version with its "Mario Kart-style" pick-ups, awkward obstacles, four different course selections - from beginner to Super Turbo type racing - and three different tracks in each section.

Supercross is an ideal way to beat temporary boredom, and has enough in it to keep you playing off and on for years. And not as much as a spot of oil in sight.

Graphics 80%
Not bad, great video renders.

Sound 60%
Fulfils its purpose.

Playability 60%
From all right to great fun.

Lastability 100%
A great time-buster.

Overall 88%
Not just or biking maniacs!