In an ironic twist, one of the coolest, most action-packed auto racing games in eons stars  one of the world's most sluggish cars. But racers will never sense a lack of speed inBeetle  Adventure Racingas they zip, jump, and fall around some of the most original and beautiful  tracks seen on the Nintendo 64.The uniqueness of this game lies in the beautiful graphics and rampant, humorous action (à  laSan Francisco Rush). On a Tiki-themed island track, for instance, racers are startled by a  roaring T-Rex (clearly a nod toJurassic Park), and risk a molten demise as the road passes  alongside rivers of realistically rendered lava. With unusually long tracks, vertigo-inducing jumps  and falls, tons (and tons) of hidden areas and shortcuts, breakable obstacles, and well-placed  power-ups, this is a game that just keeps getting better with each play.Solo racers are pitted against seven other cars in a single race or championship mode, duel against  one other computer car, or race against the clock. Multiplayer variations include head-to-head  racing for up to four racers, and a Beetle Battle that could easily be its own game cartridge. In thisMario Kart-style mode, racers are armed with mines, rockets, magnets, and shield  power-ups that impede the progress of fellow racers attempting to collect a variety of ladybug icons.  Those looking for a long-lived gaming experience can't go wrong with this one.--Eric  TwelkerPros:Gorgeous graphics rival many arcade racing gamesEnormously fun driving action, long, well-designed tracks, many shortcuts and hidden  areasExcellent car physicsCons:No single-player Beetle Battle mode