I absolutely did not expect SHOX to be this good. This is pretty much the PS2 equivalent of Sega Rally Championship(Let's just ignore 2006 for now). Events are fast and challenging. The time requirements for the SHOX ZONES always require you to learn the tracks and controls but never become overwhelming. Controls are incredibly smooth and satisfying once you get the hang of them. My only real gripe is that sometimes during jumps the physics become wacky and that did ruin a few of my races.