Making of - Kinetica (PS2 Game)

[@jalikquarterman4318]

We deserve a sequel on ps5 underrated gem 💎

[@Linus8472]

So so SO long overdue. 🤘😎

[@zero11010]

Underrated? It was a pretty mediocre game. It may be underrated because virtually no one has heard of it, and it's better than ... that. I got it when it came out. It was a Wipeout clone with SSX style tricks thrown in. The soundtrack was solid, but very much like Wipeout. The track design was ... interesting. The gravity defying tracks were interesting. But, unless you played enough to memorize each track you were flying blind with no real visual cues to work with (which is critical racing). The game wasn't especially challenging, aside from the weird but interesting track design, and I don't recall needing to memorize the tracks. I played for a handful of hours and enjoyed it but definitely didn't beat it. The song that played on the title screen was a pretty big hit at the time (If I Survive by Hybrid). The problem with this being Wipeout + SSX is that both of those games were better. Wipeout was a cultural touchstone in PS1 gaming in about 1995 when it came out (5-6 years earlier). It was so popular it was used in the movie Hackers (one of Angelina Jolie's first movies ... this was the game they played in the insanely unrealistic high school hangout/nightclub). It was also so popular they sold the soundtrack to the game. The soundtrack itself was so popular they made a sequel to the soundtrack ... not a soundtrack to a different game. Just another music album with Wipeout branding. And then there's SSX. When the PS2 came out the only 2 games worth owning were SSX and Starfighter, and SSX was an original game that spawned a very popular series with SSX Tricky being one of the best games of that generation of gaming. This game was very much on par with Hypersonic Xtreme on PS2 (fine and inoffensive). Even 20 years ago when these games were fairly new most people had never heard of or played either of these two games.

[@JONNYVLFBERHT]

I bought this game on sale back in the early 2000s. It turned out to be one of my most favorite games on the ps2. My girlfriend and I would play this for hours!

[@mutalix]

The first God of War game was based of kinetica's engine, which was Santa Monica's first game.

[@arcavius01]

This game was the catalyst for me getting into electronic music. So happy they have it on PS+

[@antoniopotter9807]

Same

[@stephenthedude4383]

Wish they made a sequel I love this game

[@vincently1995]

20th Anniversary of Kinetica (2001-2021)

[@archive6094]

The setting and the concept is so interesting to me and I'm surprised I've never heard of this until now.

[@MamoMark]

Been a long time since I've played this.... Hearing David Jaffe talk about it was amusing

[@Scuderia_Vasquez]

I love this game so much it became part of my identity growing up. The OST launched a whole personal phase of discovery in terms of the music genre. Such a beautiful game. The story the characters. The levels. The dynamics. I completed the game to 99% because I loved it so much. Thank you Santa Monica Studios. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😌

[@SavonSays]

By any chance do you know what the music genre is?

[@Halo2glitchlover22]

@@SavonSays electronic

[@Choom2077]

I still have this game. It had a great deal of potential to being one of the greatest futuristic racers out there, next to the Extreme G titles, if only the devs spent more time hand crafting the maps better than what was included in the game. They didn't craft them to be used with every character in the selection menu, efficiently. If you wanted to beat the game, you'd have to choose between 3 different characters while the rest were only good for a few maps but horrible for other maps, despite high skill control of them. This was due to the nature of how acrobats were important to execute as much as possible, in order to have enough boost to help you stay on the map (avoiding skidding, which could cost you placement in a race). The paths at times were way too narrow and turns too small with blockades that were hard to read, due to the visual styling and colors. The game looked great, don't get me wrong, but some of it's questionable map layout choices, hurt it's longevity, imho. Kinetica had a remarkable idea behind it. Very unique and I loved playing it, but only with like two characters. I would love to see this be remade today, but only if passion is involved. The cover art was the best and the tunes were very nice.

[@zonesquestiloveunderworld]

Really? I thought the maps were ludicrously awesome, particularly in the visual aspect. I get where you're coming from though.

[@MIDIBoss]

E3 2001 had so many bangers, both classics and underrated gems. Got to take a look at the entire PS2 showcase on a Playstation Underground demo disc, along with some demos. So many underrated BANGERS that year. Soul Reaver 2, Klonoa 2, Kinetica, Okage: Shadow King, Ico, etc. Had to grab Kinetica as soon as it came out. Suffered a lot trying to unlock all 3 secret characters but I finally did it. Amazing game, wish it got more love.

[@ThePerro]

I still have my original copy of this game. I never got far, the controls were a bit tough to get a handle on

[@darkkittie099]

This game was my childhood. The OST is awesome too! 😊

[@antoniopotter9807]

I remember watching this video on the demo that you would get when you subscribed to game informer. I was 9 years old

[@SGman3000]

One of the most unique racers I've played and I don't play them much. I remember my cousin in PR showing me this game and I was wowed. Been rediscovering it since

[@zero11010]

It was a Wipeout clone with SSX elements. Wipeout was from about 5-6 years earlier. SSX was a PS2 launch title. I couldn't get anyone to want to play it for more than an hour or two. It was similar to Hypersonic Xtreme. A futuristic racing game that didn't really go anywhere.

[@DaleEarnhardt_]

I first saw this game advertised in an Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine back in the 90s. I used to draw these type of characters with exoskeleton suits like these with wheels 🛞 and sleek. It took me forever to figure out what game it was and alas here I am.

[@onthedre]

This game was horrifying but as a kid I just couldn’t stop playing. It’s so intriguing… wish it got a sequel.

[@TheRetroGamerGuy]

0:46 Oh my god. That is a really young Shannon Studstill. I did not realize she had been with Santa Monica Studios this long.

[@Fuzzy-Beans]

1:09 is that what i think it is? 🤓 😱

[@ChristianDixie11]

@@Fuzzy-Beans “the most interesting thing about Kinetica..” 😅

[@rasundesilva6088]

If anyone wants to know the song here it’s Energy Flow - Vitae

[@dragons_hook]

I love that Dist is the first track!!! Instantly recognized it because the soundtrack was so damn good!

[@killclair4594]

Criminally underrated.

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

This is such an amazing concept and i don't know why it hasn't had a bigger impact. This needs a remaster and then an expansion or new game.

[@zero11010]

It was a Wipeout clone mixed with SSX. Wipeout was from about 6 years earlier and SSX was a PS2 launch title.

[@artistanthony1007]

This IP has so much untapped potential.

[@jackoo666]

this game was so good. seriously slept on

[@bergonath8851]

How have I never heard of this, uhhh, classic!? Also, a lot of familiar faces from the God of War games.

[@marshalrando6767]

I remember playing this game as a kid. I used to think they stabbed the wheels through their hands in a painful scientific experiment.

[@UncleButterworth]

I want to play this again; it just felt different. Also, one banger of a soundtrack.

[@JV-ll1cu]

Never heard of this but looks interesting

[@milcmaster]

Im still playing it on PS5 its in the catalog

[@jt_myth]

with the possibility for such a diverse cast of characters that actually show character rather than a faceless person in a car, this begs for a reboot or sequel.

[@oddball3264]

Underrated game

[@AspiringD3v]

Kinetica is still one of the craziest worlds I've ever seen. And one of the sexiest ?

[@corwinr]

Babes on blades! SSX in the future

[@husky4791]

damn this game actually looks very fun :)

[@thejman5683]

It is, only downside is that it can be pretty tough, but as an F-Zero vet, I’m used to it. The soundtrack is also one of the grooviest on the PS2. I listen to it all the time when starting a rave in VRChat. Not bad for the first game from Santa Monica Studio, no joke, this was the first game they made. The original God of War even ran on Kinetica’s engine You can get it on PS4 and PS5 for about $15.

[@jessematherly5617]

@@thejman5683 It is a challenge, and I really appreciate it. It doesn't hold your hand, it's intense and it lives up to it. The physics are quite good, especially for that early on. Even the graphics are impressive for 2001. The soundtrack is absolutely bitching. Every aspect is dripping with style, it's so over-the-top. I also get some Battle Angel Alita Motorball vibes from it, which isn't something I really see at all.

[@tobeytruestory]

I played the heck out of this game! My go-to racer was Zinon. She could turn real well. Haha!

[@PopeyeTheVRMan]

Really glad they ditched the twin stick throttle controls, trading steering for tricks was already plenty to get used to. Such a fun game, hope it gets a sequel

[@Linus8472]

Still have this on PS2. (And had to download onto PS5 for my out-of-the-blue fix) 😆👍

[@BIG_MUNKY]

00:39 SHANNON STUDSTILL the legend!!!! so cool seeing her here!!!

[@AstaIsAMonster]

*WE NEED A REMASTER OR A REMAKE OF KINETICA* 🙏🏽

[@megazerox7587]

This game looks similar to Nintendo’s Mario Kart, Activision’s Crash Team Racing, and SEGA’s Team Sonic Racing. It uses “Kinetica Engine” for other projects including, Jak and Daxter, Ratchet and Clank and God of War

[@Tooneric5252]

“Open your eyes for gravity deΦing action…”

[@kwinter2541]

On Ground: LRL, RLR, Sweep Left, Sweep Right In Air: UDU, DUD, Circle Right, Circle Left You aren·t supposed to take Dusk·s turns head on , her Grip is low so yu have to save a bit of boost at all times in order to reset the angle around sharp corners . Kinetica was honestly one of the best video games i·ve ever played .

[@jopdancing7320]

Never heard of this. gonna have to try it out.

[@TikkaQrow]

10k poly bikes, i'd love some rips of the racers to make into VR avatars. They're the right size for it

[@amit_patel654]

Man, they don't make 'em like this anymore

[@TheeTaaj]

I can’t be the only one here that has aps2 disc that had this, nba street and a few other games on it!

[@codeknightz]

Omg i feel old now smh.

[@Elgato1221]

Kinetica was the best racing game I ever played. Why no PS5 version?!?!!?

[@06DarKKlowN06]

We need partition for this foreal, Its crazy to not have a remake

[@artistanthony1007]

​@06DarKKlowN06 I'd rather not have a remake, it was a perfect simple start as this was legit a experiment from SM.

[@td370]

Hmm yes interesting ass yes nice gameplay. Pure PS2 kino. 1:03 early 2000s gaming was in a world of its own haha

[@marcuslong24]

Love this game as a kid of the real producers see this make a re boot please 🎉

[@andylastname566]

Sera was my favorite.

[@h3llonearf697]

I wished they've made a sequel

[@Gleamoz]

Santa Monica developed this game, should bring Kiniteka to PS5 , with Kratos racing in one of those machinations , 😅😅😅

[@altaccount8749]

Remake when? I buy ps5 just for this.

[@ilikemusic5440]

The concept art seems really……..sexy lol. I see what they were going for.

[@CasepbX]

This game was so cool, but had awful control and animations for even back in the day.

[@PillowSensei]

Such a big part of my childhood

[@colelawton2939]

Who came up with the badass character models? They were so cool lol my girlfriend and i loved the thong bottoms

[@Rose_Sif]

When games were made to have fun ❤️