Do expect reckless aggression from the AI racers, though, as they have no compunction about slamming into you for no apparent reason. In addition to Internet multiplayer, there's a split-screen mode. Unfortunately, the typical computer monitor isn't large enough to make this very practical. While some of the graphic elements of the game fall flat, the backgrounds are nicely rendered. Stylish sunsets and clouds are common.
Crashes are common, but their causes are unpredictable.
Sometimes you'll hit an object without a problem, other times you'll fly off your bike. Unlike reality, from the very first race of the game you can hit speeds of nearly 300mph, and you also get a limited turbo boost that sends you rocketing down the track in an utterly implausible but fun fashion. The game s physics are implausible all around, actually. If you hit a slight bump, your bike will launch into the air, fly extreme distances, and generally land perfectly. You can make incredibly sharp turns without having to worry about the bike sliding out from under you.