Chris Matel writes:
''When looked at historically, licensed games don't have a strong track record of providing for compelling gameplay. More often than not, we're left with a game that is more about merchandising a brand than creating a quality gaming experience. With such a history, it's easy to go into yet another movie-to-game title with little more than trepidation. Like summers before it, 2008 is set for a list of blockbusters to hit the silver screen, and thanks to the Wachowski brothers (The Matrix creators), we all have a chance to see Speed Racer in heavily air conditioned theaters. Speed is no stranger the games, and with the new movie comes a new chance to play as the race-loving teen. What is strange, however, is this arcade racer doesn't necessarily adhere to shoddy craftsmanship that is usually associated with licensed titles.''
