These bonus icons allow you second opportunities to finish the race or simply tally the highest score in terms of bonus points. It was probably this kind of feeling that Paradigm knew would pop up that prompted them to go the distance with the multi-player mode. Well now I could do some serious damage to them with rockets, mines, and even magnets. BAR is definitely a great game. Sure there is a lack of choice in the vehicles but that was easily forgotten once I played through one level trying to find all the secret paths and hidden icons.
Diversions are everywhere and boredom is easily suppressed by the many objectives from each course.
BAR managed to take me out of the stale racing format and threw me into an exploration game. This is a feat that no one has really pulled off this successfully. BAR offers a true playing experience. I found that seeking out and traversing through the often hidden alternate routes to be funny, thrilling and addictive, but where we differ is that while Dale found that there was enough in the gameplay department, I wanted something more. Blast Corps , a unique game in itself, didn't force players to compete in a race while trying to topple buildings.