Underplayed Gems

L.A. Rush (2005)

L.A. Rush cover
Developer
Midway Studios Newcastle
Publisher
Midway Games, Zoo Digital
Platforms
Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2
Genres
Racing
Rating
3.0 of 5, 11 player ratings

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How it feels

Cruising through a stylized Los Angeles at high speed, hitting street races and navigating the city with an arcade-loose feel that prioritizes flash over simulation.

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About

L.A. Rush is the 4th installment in the Rush series of video games. It was released in North America for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles on October 10, 2005 and on October 21 in Europe. The PC version was released on November 4 in Europe. PlayStation Portable version was released on October 30, 2006 named Rush. Many details were revealed at E3 in May 2005. The game is free-roaming with races similar to those in Need for Speed: Underground 2. The GPS map can have a point assigned to a certain location and then the point shows up on the radar during gameplay. The game features voice talent from Orlando Jones, Bill Bellamy, and Twista. In addition to the console versions and PC version it was to be available on Gizmondo.

Screenshots

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