I don't know if it is the computer or the Dreamcast (maybe even the PlayStation 2) or a combination of all, but I am just not impressed with PlayStation graphics. That being said, I am not impressed with the graphics of Jeremy McGrath 2000. I have seen better, even on this system. The picture is grainy and the frame rate is very low. What does that mean? It means no detail and less than fluid movement. The tracks were ugly, the bikes were uniform, and the riders all looked the same. I was less than impressed. Fortunately, the rest of the game is great. Not to mention the sound track. Once again, Acclaim introduces mainstream, energetic music into its games.

The purpose of Jeremy McGrath 2000 is simple. It's a dirt bike racing game. There are many options and game modes that make the game fun and make up for the lack of looks. The game modes include: Race mode, Series mode, Freestyle, and Time Trial. The game is fun, no matter what mode you play in.

In the Race mode, you can race the computer or another player on a track of your choice on a bike that you choose with any rider you wish. In the Series mode, you play what is comparable to a 'season.' You can play this season on indoor or outdoor tracks. You also have the option of customizing your schedule to fit a mixture of indoor and outdoor tracks. The focus of this mode: win the most races. In Freestyle, you get to 'freely' run tracks, doing different tricks. There is not much competition in this mode, but it is fun nonetheless. In the final mode of the game, Time Trial, you race 3 laps to try to get the best time. I didn't find this very fun, but you might.

As far as options go, the game includes track editors, bike editors, rider editors, series editors and more realism modifiers then you care to deal with. No matter what mode you play in, the game is fun.

I found the game to be pretty simple. It is easy to play and easy to handle. Of course, if you want a bigger challenge, go into the options and put it on manual transmission and turn up the realism settings a bit. You can adjust to taste, but overall, I found it to be pretty easy. I found this to be a standard. The Dreamcast and N64 versions are almost identical in gameplay and difficulty.

Jeremy McGrath 2000 on PlayStation plays pretty good. It doesn't run very smooth, but the controls are nice. The analog movements are fairly smooth and responsive. I did like the different functions of the ride. Leaning into turns really makes a difference. And leaning forward into a jump really increases your hang time. The control layout is great, in fact, better than most. Jeremy McGrath 2000 is one to add to the racing collection.