Starsky & Hutch (video game)

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Starsky & Hutch
File:StarskHutchvg.jpg
Developer(s) Mind's Eye Productions
Additional work by:
Publisher(s) Empire Interactive
Distributor(s)
    Engine RenderWare
    Havok
    Platforms PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Advance, GameCube
    Release date(s) PlayStation 2, Xbox & Microsoft Windows
        Game Boy Advance & GameCube
            Genre(s) Vehicular combat
            Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

            Starsky & Hutch is a vehicular combat video game based on the television series of the same name. The game was released for PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Advance and GameCube. A sequel was in development and announced at E3 2004 but it was cancelled before it was released.

            Gameplay

            The game follows the adventures of David Michael Starsky and Kenneth 'Hutch' Hutchinson as they clean up Bay City in their Gran Torino.

            The game features asymmetric multiplayer gameplay, in which one player controls Starsky as he drives the car whilst another controls Hutch as he shoots enemies and obstacles. These can be performed with various steering wheel and lightgun peripherals, such as the Guncon 2. In single player, players can drive as Starsky with shooting either set to free or auto aim.

            The game consists of three 'seasons' consisting of several 'episodes'. In each episode, players need to complete objectives, such as chasing down criminals or escorting other vehicles, whilst also keeping Viewer Ratings high. Throughout the game there are various icons the player can either shoot or drive through, offering bonuses such as increased grip, higher viewer ratings and more powerful weapons, as well as special events such as jumping off ramps.

            The game has a 70s style presentation and features the original voice of Huggy Bear, Antonio Fargas.

            Reception

            Reception
            Aggregate scores
            Aggregator Score
            GameRankings (PS2) 64.67%[1]
            (Xbox) 63.19%[2]
            (GC) 60.17%[3]
            (PC) 59.82%[4]
            Metacritic (PS2) 60/100[5]
            (GC) 59/100[6]
            (Xbox) 58/100[7]
            (PC) 56/100[8]
            Review scores
            Publication Score
            Edge 7/10[9]
            EGM 4.83/10[10]
            Eurogamer 6/10[11]
            Game Informer 5.75/10[12][13]
            GamePro 3/5 stars[14]
            Game Revolution C[15]
            GameSpot 6.8/10[16]
            (GC) 6.4/10[17]
            GameSpy 3/5 stars[18][19]
            GameZone (PC) 7/10[20]
            (Xbox) 6.3/10[21]
            (GC) 5.7/10[22]
            IGN 5.5/10[23][24][25]
            (Xbox) 5.4/10[26]
            Nintendo Power (GC) 2.9/5[27]
            (GBA) 2.4/5[27]
            OPM (US) 2/5 stars[28]
            OXM 7.6/10[29]
            PC Gamer (US) 67%[30]
            Entertainment Weekly B[31]
            Playboy 75%[32]

            Starsky & Hutch received mixed reviews. Aggregating review websites GameRankings and Metacritic gave the PlayStation 2 version 64.67% and 60/100,[1][5] the Xbox version 63.19% and 58/100,[2][7] the GameCube version 60.17% and 59/100[3][6] and the PC version 59.82% and 56/100.[4][8]

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