On original hardware (PAL versions), the game is often locked at 50 fps, which some modern players find "choppy".
While praised for its faithful recreation of the movie's atmosphere, the game has a mixed reputation regarding its controls and performance: NYR: New York Race
Players often describe the handling as "floaty," making navigation through tight vertical spaces difficult for newcomers. On original hardware (PAL versions), the game is
Unlike traditional racers, the game utilizes a 3D space with ascent and descent controls. It features Mario Kart-style power-ups and speed boosts (Nitro) to gain an advantage. It features Mario Kart-style power-ups and speed boosts
Modern players using emulators like PCSX2 (for PS2) often need to tweak settings—such as raising the EE Cycle Rate—to achieve a smoother framerate.
Players race through a futuristic version of New York City across 12 different circuits, featuring locations like the famous shopping mall and the vertiginous skyscraper canyons.