Freekstyle

Quality 0.50 · 2 views · Updated 2 months ago

2002 video game

title: "Freekstyle" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["2002-video-games", "destination-software-games", "ea-sports-big-games", "ea-sports-games", "extreme-sports-video-games", "full-fat-games", "game-boy-advance-games", "gamecube-games", "hypnos-entertainment-games", "multiplayer-and-single-player-video-games", "page-44-studios-games", "playstation-2-games", "racing-video-games", "sports-video-games", "video-games-developed-in-the-united-kingdom", "video-games-developed-in-the-united-states", "video-games-set-in-california", "video-games-set-in-detroit", "video-games-set-in-nevada", "video-games-set-in-rhode-island", "video-games-set-in-utah", "video-games-set-in-washington-(state)", "video-games-set-in-west-virginia"] description: "2002 video game" topic_path: "sports" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freekstyle" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary 2002 video game ::

::data[format=table title="Infobox video game"]

FieldValue
titleFreekstyle
imageFreekstyle Coverart.png
developerEA Redwood Shores, Page 44 Studios
Full Fat (GBA)
publisherPlayStation 2, GameCube
EA Sports BIG
Game Boy Advance
platformsPlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance
released
genreRacing
modesSingle-player, multiplayer
::

| title = Freekstyle | image = Freekstyle Coverart.png | developer = EA Redwood Shores, Page 44 Studios Full Fat (GBA) | publisher = PlayStation 2, GameCube EA Sports BIG Game Boy Advance | platforms = PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance | released = | genre = Racing | modes = Single-player, multiplayer

Freekstyle is a 2002 motocross racing video game for the PlayStation 2, GameCube and Game Boy Advance. There are four levels of gameplay: the circuit, a quick race, freestyle, and free run.

The game features an assortment of real-life FMX riders, which include Mike Metzger, Brian Deegan, Mike Jones, and Clifford Adoptante, as well as professional motocross riders, which include Stefy Bau, Jessica Patterson, and Greg Albertyn. Also featured as a playable character is current 790 KABC radio and sports broadcaster and model Leeann Tweeden, who was also a former motocross announcer.

Development

The game initially started out as EA Sports Supercross 2002, a PS2 sequel to the previous annual games EA Sports Supercross 2000 and EA Sports Supercross, which were both released on the PS1 console.

A playable demo was presented at E3 2001, which followed the directional change exhibited between the previous two games: while EA Sports Supercross 2000 aimed to provide a realistic simulation of supercross, EA Sports Supercross traded realism for a more arcade-like experience. The demo shown at E3 featured only a single freestyle level and no racing features, despite the game title. The demo showcased new features not present on the previous games, including smashable windows and a jump over a two-storey house.

The development team noticed players' enthusiasm for the freestyle capabilities of the game and decided to change the planned gameplay in favour of an over-the-top feel, comparable to the SSX series.

Reception

| GBA = true | NGC = true | PS2 = true | na = true | Allgame_GBA = | Allgame_PS2 = | Edge_PS2 = 6/10 | EGM_PS2 = 8.17/10 | EuroG_PS2 = 6/10 | Fam_PS2 = 27/40 | GI_GBA = 7.5/10 | GI_NGC = 8.75/10 | GI_PS2 = 8.5/10 | GamePro_NGC = | GamePro_PS2 = | GameRev_PS2 = B | GSpot_GBA = 6.4/10 | GSpot_NGC = 7.7/10 | GSpot_PS2 = 8/10 | GSpy_NGC = (81%) | GSpy_PS2 = | GameZone_NGC = 7/10 | IGN_GBA = 7.8/10 | IGN_NGC = 8.2/10 | IGN_PS2 = 8.2/10 | NP_GBA = 3.2/5 | NP_NGC = 4.2/5 | OPM_PS2 = | rev1 = The Cincinnati Enquirer | rev1_NGC = | rev1_PS2 = | rev2 = Entertainment Weekly | rev2_PS2 = A− | MC_GBA = 65/100 | MC_NGC = 78/100 | MC_PS2 = 81/100

The PlayStation 2 and GameCube versions received "generally favorable reviews", while the Game Boy Advance version received "mixed" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. In Japan, where the PS2 version was localized under the name and published by Electronic Arts on October 3, 2002, Famitsu gave it a score of 27 out of 40.

Entertainment Weekly gave the PS2 version an A− and said: "With a great two-player head-to-head mode and 100 over-the-top stunts to perform, this makes regular motocross games look downright dull by comparison". The Cincinnati Enquirer gave the PS2 and GameCube versions four stars out of five: "This title feels as good as it looks thanks to its tight and responsive handling".

Notes

References

References

  1. (September 4, 2002). "EA Ships ''Freekstyle'' for the Nintendo GameCube".
  2. "''Freekstyle''".
  3. Staff, I. G. N.. (2001-05-17). "E3 2001: Hands-on EA Supercross 2002".
  4. "Freekstyle Q&A".
  5. Marriott, Scott Alan. "Freekstyle (GBA) - Review". [[All Media Network]].
  6. Lee, Jeremy. "Freekstyle (PS2) - Review". All Media Network.
  7. Edge staff. (August 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". [[Future plc]].
  8. EGM staff. (August 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". [[Ziff Davis]].
  9. Bramwell, Tom. (August 23, 2002). "FreekStyle (PlayStation 2)". Gamer Network.
  10. "フリークスタイル モトクロス [PS2]". [[Enterbrain]].
  11. Helgeson, Matt. (August 2003). "Freekstyle (GBA)". [[GameStop]].
  12. Helgeson, Matt. (September 2002). "Freekstyle (GC)". GameStop.
  13. Reiner, Andrew. (July 2002). "Freekstyle 2002 [sic] (PS2)". GameStop.
  14. Pong Sifu. (September 10, 2002). "FreekStyle Review for GameCube on GamePro.com". [[International Data Group.
  15. Dan Elektro. (June 18, 2002). "FreekStyle Review for PS2 on GamePro.com". IDG Entertainment.
  16. Dodson, Joe. (June 2002). "Freekstyle Review (PS2)". [[CraveOnline]].
  17. Davis, Ryan. (August 29, 2003). "Freekstyle Review (GBA)". [[CBS Interactive]].
  18. Kasavin, Greg. (September 10, 2002). "Freekstyle Review (GC)". CBS Interactive.
  19. Satterfield, Shane. (June 20, 2002). "Freekstyle Review (PS2)". CBS Interactive.
  20. Villoria, Gerald. (September 30, 2002). "GameSpy: Freestyle (GCN) [Incomplete]". IGN Entertainment.
  21. Villoria, Gerald. (September 30, 2002). "Freekstyle (GCN)". IGN Entertainment.
  22. Meston, Zach. (July 16, 2002). "GameSpy: Freekstyle (PS2)". IGN Entertainment.
  23. Surette, Tim. (October 1, 2002). "Freekstyle - GC - Review".
  24. Harris, Craig. (September 2, 2003). "Freekstyle (GBA)". Ziff Davis.
  25. Mirabella III, Fran. (September 10, 2002). "Freekstyle (GCN)". Ziff Davis.
  26. Carle, Chris. (June 17, 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". Ziff Davis.
  27. (September 2003). "Freekstyle (GBA)". [[Nintendo.
  28. (August 2002). "Freekstyle (GC)". Nintendo of America.
  29. (August 2002). "Freekstyle". Ziff Davis.
  30. Garton, Matt. (August 27, 2002). "Speed, stunts and sass propel EA's 'Freekstyle' (GC, PS2)". [[Gannett Company]].
  31. Keighley, Geoff. (July 26, 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". [[Time Inc.]].
  32. "Freekstyle for Game Boy Advance Reviews". CBS Interactive.
  33. "Freekstyle for GameCube Reviews". CBS Interactive.
  34. "Freekstyle for PlayStation 2 Reviews". CBS Interactive.
  35. (August 25–31, 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". [[Bauer Media Group]].
  36. Boyce, Ryan. (May 25, 2002). "Freekstyle (PS2)". [[Biglari Holdings]].

::callout[type=info title="Wikipedia Source"] This article was imported from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Content has been adapted to SurfDoc format. Original contributors can be found on the article history page. ::

2002-video-gamesdestination-software-gamesea-sports-big-gamesea-sports-gamesextreme-sports-video-gamesfull-fat-gamesgame-boy-advance-gamesgamecube-gameshypnos-entertainment-gamesmultiplayer-and-single-player-video-gamespage-44-studios-gamesplaystation-2-gamesracing-video-gamessports-video-gamesvideo-games-developed-in-the-united-kingdomvideo-games-developed-in-the-united-statesvideo-games-set-in-californiavideo-games-set-in-detroitvideo-games-set-in-nevadavideo-games-set-in-rhode-islandvideo-games-set-in-utahvideo-games-set-in-washington-(state)video-games-set-in-west-virginia