Playing Microsoft Game Studio's Motocross Madness transported me to a happy place. It wasn't just the nostalgia factor (1998's original Motocross Madness on PC was one of the first open-sandbox racing games); it was the heady blend of two-wheeled racing action and entertaining arcade mayhem. Available on Xbox Live Arcade for a mere 800 Microsoft points ($10), this is a cheap and engaging two-wheeled experience.
There's excellent value for the money too. Motocross Madness features nine expansive courses, each of which with multiple paths and shortcuts. Backdropped by three richly detailed versions of Egypt (complete with pyramids, Sphinxes, and archaeological digs), Australia, and Iceland, there's a visual banquet of attractive scenery. I only wish there were more variety than just those three environments.
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