Much like Splatterhouse, this game utilizes a healthy dose of hard-hitting heavy metal to kick the atmosphere up a few notches. But unlike Namco's uneven and flawed audio, the soundtrack is well balanced here and does its job absolutely; bands like Queens of the Stone Age and Slipknot are perfectly selected for this adrenaline rush. I also think it's pretty impressive that Techland was able to blend music that wants to dominate with decent special effects. Granted, the soundtrack can often drown out the effects, but that's okay, especially because there isn't anything notable about the racing audio. It's quite generic, actually, as sliding around a dirt turn always sounds the same and the roars of the engines are somewhat muted and uninspired. There's just a lack of richness to some of the sound, that's all. Thankfully, the music and balance make this category a bonus for players. http://naildbiter.com/bb0DK