MX 2002 (PS2) — Roost, Ruts, and Bad Decisions Mid-Air

MX 2002 drops you onto dirt that fights back—deep ruts, jump faces that punish bad throttle, and trick timing that decides whether you land clean or eat dust in front of the whole crowd. Released in 2001, developed by Pacific Coast Power & Light and published by THQ, it’s early-PS2 motocross with just enough sim grit to make every lap a mini war and every whip feel like a flex. If you’re building a racing shelf and plan to buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange, this is the muddy, grinning classic that still smells like two-stroke on a Saturday.

Career mode strings together heats, sponsors, and upgrades; Freestyle turns the track into a stunt playground where the score counter dares you to get cocky. Physics are honest, bikes have bite, and split-screen rivalries settle themselves faster than any group chat argument ever could.

1. Release Year: 2001
2. Platform: PlayStation 2
3. Genre: Motocross racing / freestyle
4. Developer: Pacific Coast Power & Light
5. Publisher: THQ
6. Modes: Season/Career, Freestyle, Time Trial, split-screen multiplayer
7. Riding Model: Weight shift, throttle/brake control, mid-air correction for cleaner landings
8. Progression: Unlock tracks, gear, and bikes; chase sponsors and faster setups
9. Vibe: Gate drops, big whips, and “send it” energy with PS2 attitude