Iron Draggon Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 This game is awesome! It's definitely one of the best games for the Jag. I can't believe I waited so long to get it! All these years that I've been passing it up, and I could've gotten it for cheap, way back in the day. Oh well, better late than never. I'm so glad I finally got it now! It seems unusually easy for a Jaguar game though, until you get close to unlocking the Jaguar Aces challenge. Then it seems alot more difficult to win the cups, especially the Tempest Cup. That was where I kept falling short, until I used Bentley Bear to kick some ass! So now I'm on the Jaguar Aces challenge, and that's prolly where I'll be for quite a while, if it continues getting more difficult. Those damned control reversers are what mess me up the most. It seems like every time I'm winning, I hit one and end up losing the race! All that aside though, everything about this game is great. The graphics, music, sounds, and controls are all excellent, until one of those damned reversers forces you to go dyslexic with your steering. I wish there was a way to disable them, while keeping everything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isgoed Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Yes I agree, this is a very nice game, and I love the music! When you collect a powerup, don't use it. Now you can drive over different power ups/downs, without taking them. A Pro Controller makes this game even more enjoyable, as it is easy to take corners with the fast turns, using the fingertip buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Some people don't like it, but personally I think it is a great cart racer and one of my fave Jag games. The developers really did an outstanding job with the artwork - it is really a beautiful looking game and is great for showcasing the Jag's graphic capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 I liked Atari Karts mainly because the sequel to the game (at least by company) is Merlin Racing, one of those games sooo cool it really makes the Nuon worth it. Atari Karts is fun, haven't tried two player mode yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I like that game as well. I don't really like the music, though. I think it sets the wrong mood. Or maybe it's just me, expecting a more cartoonish-happyland-style music :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 It'd be better if: 1. The items weren't flat on the ground 2. The items were useful 3. The opponents messed up once in a while 4. You didn't get stuck when grazing a "wall" Here's my full review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 It'd be better if: 1. The items weren't flat on the ground 2. The items were useful 3. The opponents messed up once in a while 4. You didn't get stuck when grazing a "wall" Here's my full review. Yep, Merlin Racing on the Nuon seems to be where they learn from all the lessons above. Fun Fun game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashball Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 4. You didn't get stuck when grazing a "wall" this is one of the difficulty of the game, you just have to know this! I find this game is more like a F1-game than a Mariokart-clone, because you can win even without using the "powerups" - just driving perfectly! I'm hopping to try it with a Pro controller one day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isgoed Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I agree with you, Flashball. This game is more about racing, and it's addicting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sargon Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 If anyone is looking for Atari Karts, there are 2 complete copies on eBay right now. This is the first I've seen it listed for months, outside of the ridiculously high-priced Buy it Now's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STGuy1040 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I wasn't going to buy Atari Karts, but I plan to now! It sounds like fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashball Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I just receive a ProController today and try it with Atari Karts: it's fantastic! I really enjoy using the L/R buttons and brake just before spin round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Here is my sealed copy. I actually owned it opened also but sold that one because I didn't really care for it and they pull about $60 CIB. I really want to give it another chance, I think I can like it if I spend more time with it I just hate getting stuck on walls. This time I'll try with the pro controller though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevincal Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) hmm, personally I think people tend to rate Atari Karts higher than they should, because they spent good money on it... Really, it IS a fun game, but there are some glaring problems with the physics... Getting stuck on walls, the Karts bouncing all over the place off each other, the course designs leave a lot to be desired. The power ups are extremely hard to control as far as getting what you want cus you can't see what you are running over, hardly. There's a lot of ridiculous obstacles in the levels. Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Crash Team Racing are all definitely better than Atari Karts. I guess I'm just spoiled by Mario Kart 64 because I got that game in 1997. I didn't get Atari Karts until 2003 or so. On that note, I have since sold that copy of Atari Karts, but now it's the last originally released Jag cart game I need of the 44 originally released Jag carts before Atari died in early '96.. Anyone have an extra "cart only" copy of Atari Karts?! I'm also the only person I know of that actually doesn't like the Pro Controller too much. I bought a Pro controller brand new in box. The d pad on mine was EXTREMELY stiff and hurt my thumb nearly every time i played a Jag game. I really didn't notice it making much of a difference in Atari Karts either... Not to mention, hardly any Jag games take advantage of the Pro controller. I love the original "mushy" Jag pad. The d-pad and buttons are nice and mushy. Easy on the fingers. Edited January 23, 2009 by kevincal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess-Isabela Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 quirky little game, but somewhat elusive these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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