''Freekstyle'' is a 2002

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for the PlayStation 2, GameCube and

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. There are four levels of gameplay: the circuit, a quick race, freestyle, and free run. The game features an assortment of real-life FMX riders, which include

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, Brian Deegan, Mike Jones, and Clifford Adoptante, as well as professional motocross riders, which include Stefy Bau,

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, and

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. Also featured as a playable character is current 790 KABC radio and sports broadcaster and model Leeann Tweeden, who was also a former motocross announcer.

Reception

The PlayStation 2 and GameCube versions received "generally favorable reviews", while the Game Boy Advance version received "mixed" reviews, according to the

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. In Japan, where the PS2 version was localized under the name and published by

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on October 3, 2002, ''

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'' gave it a score of 27 out of 40. ''

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'' gave the PS2 version an A− and said: "With a great two-player head-to-head mode and 100 over-the-top stunts to perform, this makes regular motocross games look downright dull by comparison". ''

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'' gave it four stars out of five and said it had "splendid gameplay topped by highly-involving action and some nice comedy touches". ''

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'' gave the PS2 and GameCube versions four stars out of five: "This title feels as good as it looks thanks to its tight and responsive handling". ''

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'' likewise gave the PS2 version four stars out of five almost a month before its release date: "Extreme games keep getting extremer, but it would be tough to top this hellish twist on motocross racing".

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