And good as the visuals are, they’re lifted even higher by funky soundtracks that weave themes specific to each race into every tune. Green lightning bolts sparkle your way courtesy of the statues of Greek gods in Crete, whirlwinds on the Desert track give you the kind of pick-me-up you don’t want, and the Chinese dragons overlooking the Great Wall race are just cool. The Glacier race features some of the best falling snow effects I’ve ever seen in a game, and the explosions created by the catapults and cannons in the Medieval race look so good you won’t mind being knocked off course. Bright colors bring out every bit of playful detail that’s poured into the unique tracks, providing plenty of eye-candy on your way to the checkered flag. After playing more than my fair share of 3D games that take place in cold and brutally violent environments, it was an absolute joy to zoom around Cro-Mag Rally’s eye-popping levels. After triumphing in the Stone Age tournament, Brog (or Grag) gains access to the Bronze Age with the Great Wall, Crete, and Giza locations, before facing the ultimate challenges of the Iron Age tournament cup on Medieval, Viking Village, and Atlantis raceways. There are three Ages, each with an accompanying tourney, giving you nine racing tracks in all.
