Street Supremacy

Available on: PSP

Street Supremacy

Skid to a stop with this lumpy, leaden take on Tokyo

Words: Russ_Fischer on March 22, 2006

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There is a once-great series called Tokyo Xtreme Racer. Dreamcast owners loved it; if every other racer on the planet hadn’t aped and improved it, we’d recommend eBaying a system for that alone. Problem is, every TXR since has been a pallid photocopy of the series' 2000 height, Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2. Now, though no one asked for a portable version, we’re saddled with Street Supremacy, which is definitely not among the best games for the PSP.

The street racing genre has gotten stale like the last donut of a stakeout, but Supremacy at least has its own tricks. Rather than using an open city, you’re forced to join a racing gang, then climb the ranks to lead it and eventually take over the city. In a nonsensical move, cars gain experience points and level up as in an RPG; you’ll want to race drivers of similar level, or get smoked.

So there’s a pinch of strategy as you gradually work to assimilate the city’s competing clubs. A grid showing who controls each section adds an almost military feel, and in between races you’ll do the old-fashioned street racer thing and buy new parts and cosmetic "upgrades" with cash earned on the street.

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Street Supremacy

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PSP

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Disappointing

YOU'LL LOVE

A novel approach to street racers
Generally attractive city-scape
Nicely drawn car models

YOU'LL HATE

Simply awful speed and handling
Shrill techno music
Lame dialogue cutscenes

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Release date:	US Feb 28 2006 (PSP)
	UK Feb 28 2006 (PSP)
Available Platforms:	PSP
Genre:	Racing
Published by:	Konami
Developed by:	Genki

ESRB Rating:	Everyone: Alcohol Reference
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