Fast and furious PlayStation 3 racing, the ilk of which we’ve not seen since Motorstorm.
These additions make Pure resemble a cross between the frantic racing action ofMotorstormand the trick-fuelled gameplay of PS2 stalwartSSX.
Its an infectious combination, and one that combines to create consistently stunning gameplay.
Executing tricks gives you more fuel, and the longer you last the better you do.
Its simple as are all the game modes but perfectly executed.
Races are arranged in World Tour mode, which provides the main meat of the (offline) gameplay.
Much likeMotorstorm, events are listed in groups of between four and seven races.
Thank god, then, for the actual racing.
The handling is spot-on, too.
The highlight of everyPurerace, though, is flinging yourself off a ramp and performing tricks.
L1 or R1 tweaks it.
Land successfully, and youll gain boost.
Boost can be used either to unlock more demanding tricks or to go faster.
Its you and your ATV as you tweak tricks and hit more moves in a frantic scramble for points.
Its a genuine adrenaline rush and one thatPureis eager to make you experience again and again.
Its also a stunning-looking game.
Theres always plenty of trees to crash into, and huge amounts of mud to plough into.
Bear in mind, though, thatPureisnt without its faults.
You come toPurelooking to be challenged and to succeed, but you could progress by finishing in 7th place.
Still, though,Pureis phenomenal while it lasts.
The lack of depth is, possibly, the only minor disappointment here.
In every other measure, its a must-buy.
Rating:
4 out of 5
