Games Database
GameCube
Adventure
| Also for: | PS2, Xbox | ||
| Viewed: | 3D First-person / Third-person | Genre: | Adventure Racing |
| Arcade origin: | No | ||
| Developer: | Stealth Studios | Soft. Co.: | Activision |
| Publishers: | Activision
(GB) |
Released: | 29 Nov 2002
(GB) |
| Ratings: | 15+ | ||
| Accessories: | Memory Card | ||
Summary
One of the launch titles for the Xbox, Wreckless: the Yakuza Missions has been around for a while, prior to this GameCube release. Serving very much as a graphical demo for Microsoft's entry machine, it generally impressed with its array of visual effects and, while somewhat lacking in depth, offered some solid gameplay elements. Often likened to Crazy Taxi or Super Runabout, and undeniably inspired by the classic Chase HQ, Wreckless is now available across the other consoles.
Essentially a direct port of the original, albeit with a couple of extra features tacked on for enticement purposes, the GameCube version follows the same story. Split into two themes, the game offers a choice of two modes: play as an elite anti-Yakuza squad member taking on the vicious Mafia, or a secret agent trying to uncover corrupt ties between the Mafia and the police.
Both require that players drive their way through a total of 40 white-knuckle missions featuring a variety of tough objectives, such as chasing Yakuza transport cars, rescuing a police captain, smashing into mob cars, capturing a Mafia boss and clearing a hijacked bus's path.
As mentioned above, the GameCube version comes complete with more features and missions, possibly designed as a result of the criticisms levelled at the original. These extras include more free-roaming interactive environments, more cars to drive, and a variety of sub-mission objectives that unlock game-enhancing cheats. A welcome amendment - sadly lacking in the Xbox version - is the inclusion of a multiplayer mode, which now allows for two-player, head-to-head play.
Wreckless doesn't make any claims to be a serious racing sim. It's simple, accessible and there's quite a lot to it, making for a good few hours of casual gameplay.
Essentially a direct port of the original, albeit with a couple of extra features tacked on for enticement purposes, the GameCube version follows the same story. Split into two themes, the game offers a choice of two modes: play as an elite anti-Yakuza squad member taking on the vicious Mafia, or a secret agent trying to uncover corrupt ties between the Mafia and the police.
Both require that players drive their way through a total of 40 white-knuckle missions featuring a variety of tough objectives, such as chasing Yakuza transport cars, rescuing a police captain, smashing into mob cars, capturing a Mafia boss and clearing a hijacked bus's path.
As mentioned above, the GameCube version comes complete with more features and missions, possibly designed as a result of the criticisms levelled at the original. These extras include more free-roaming interactive environments, more cars to drive, and a variety of sub-mission objectives that unlock game-enhancing cheats. A welcome amendment - sadly lacking in the Xbox version - is the inclusion of a multiplayer mode, which now allows for two-player, head-to-head play.
Wreckless doesn't make any claims to be a serious racing sim. It's simple, accessible and there's quite a lot to it, making for a good few hours of casual gameplay.
