Game Details
| Size | 168 MB |
| Region | USA |
| Genre | Sports, Racing |
| Format | 7z / BIN |
| Year | September 9, 1995 |
| Console | PSX |
1Xtreme (1995)—originally titled ESPN Extreme Games—is a quintessential 90s PlayStation title. It captured the “Extreme Sports” craze of the era, combining high-speed racing with brutal, Road Rash-style combat.
Story & Premise
There is no deep narrative here; it’s all about the adrenaline of the Extreme Games. You represent a street-hardened racer competing in an underground international circuit.
The Circuit: You compete across five global locations: Italy, Utah, South America, San Francisco, and Lake Tahoe. The goal is to reach the finish line by any means necessary—including punching and kicking your opponents off their wheels—while passing through gates to earn money for gear upgrades.
Back Cover Description
“NO RULES. NO LIMITS. NO FEAR.”
“Grab your gear and hit the pavement in the most intense racing experience on the PlayStation! Whether you’re on a Mountain Bike, Skateboard, Street Luge, or Inline Skates, the goal is the same: Get to the finish line first or die trying.
Battle through 16 grueling courses across the globe. Use your fists and feet to take down the competition, but watch out for obstacles and oncoming traffic! Earn cash to upgrade your equipment and prove you’re the king of the streets. With heart-pounding 3D graphics and a killer soundtrack, this is the ultimate extreme sports showdown.
Are you Xtreme enough?“
Key Gameplay Features
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Four Vehicle Types: Each plays differently. The Street Luge is the fastest but hardest to steer; Skateboards and Skates offer better agility; Mountain Bikes provide a balanced, sturdy ride.
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Combat Racing: Much like Road Rash, you can punch (Circle) and kick (X) your rivals. Knocking an opponent down isn’t just satisfying—it’s strategic.
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Gate System: Racing through colored gates rewards you with points and money. Missing gates can lead to disqualification or a lack of funds for better bikes/boards.
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Upgrades: Between races, you can visit the shop to buy faster wheels, better frames, and improved protective gear.
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Two-Player Split-Screen: Compete head-to-head with a friend in a race for survival.
Short Review: A Rough-and-Tumble Launch Classic
The Good
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90s Nostalgia: From the chunky polygons to the “extreme” attitude, it is a perfect time capsule of 1995.
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Variety: The different vehicle types significantly change how you approach each track.
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Sense of Speed: For an early PS1 game, the feeling of barreling down a hill on a luge is genuinely thrilling.
The Bad
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Dated Visuals: As a launch title, the graphics are very “pixelated,” and the draw distance results in a lot of “pop-in” environments.
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The Name Change: After the ESPN license expired, the game was re-released as 1Xtreme. The newer versions removed all ESPN branding and FMV intros, which some fans felt hurt the “official” vibe.
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Stiff Physics: Steering can feel floaty, and hitting a wall often results in a frustratingly long “wipeout” animation.
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