Juiced

Released in 2005, Juiced is a street‑racing title for the original Xbox (also available on PS2 and PC) developed by Juice Games and published by THQ. Set in the fictional Angel City, it blends simulation flair with arcade thrills by offering four race types—circuit, point‑to‑point, drag “sprint,” and style‑based “show‑off” events, all within a career framed around money, respect, and crew rivalry. Featuring over 50 licensed cars, hundreds of upgrade parts, and a staggering 7.5 trillion customization combinations, it also introduced innovative crew‑based races and high‑stakes pink‑slip betting against rival drivers. While praised for its deep customization, smooth 60 fps performance, and engaging team mechanics, critics noted its harsh money management, repetitive tracks, and formulaic career pacing, earning generally “mixed or average” reviews (Metacritic score ~68). Overall, Juiced stands out as a bold but uneven entry in the mid‑2000s street‑racing genre, rich in customization and crew strategy, yet tempered by its grind and design limitations.