Peak Performance (video game)

Peak Performance, known in Japan as Tōge MAX: Saisoku Drift Master (峠MAX 最速ドリフトマスター, Tōge Makkusu Saisoku Dorifuto Masutā, lit. "Ridge MAX: The Fastest Drift Master"), is a 1997 video game developed by Cave and published by Atlus and JVC Music Europe for the PlayStation.

Peak Performance
Developer(s)	Cave
Publisher(s)	WW: Atlus EU: JVC Music Europe
Platform(s)	PlayStation
Release	JP: January 24, 1997 NA: May 05, 1997[1] EU: November 01, 1997
Genre(s)	Racing
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

Reception

Aggregate score

Aggregator	Score
GameRankings	67%[2]

Review scores

Publication	Score
Consoles +	80%[3]
Electronic Gaming Monthly	7/10[4]
Famitsu	27/40[5]
GamePro	[6][a]
GameSpot	6/10[7]
IGN	7/10[8]
Next Generation	[9]

Reception

The game received average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.^[2] Next Generation said, "In the end, PP's racing weighs in at just above average. But with many unique options, including a 'create-your-own obstacle course,' Peak Performance should be enough to entice drivers looking for a 'different' racer as opposed to an improved version of 'more of the same.'"^[9] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 27 out of 40.^[5]

Notes

1. GamePro gave the game 3.5/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound, 4/5 for control, and 3/5 for overall fun factor.

References

1. "Atlus Ships Two, Preps One". GameSpot. May 5, 1997. Archived from the original on April 27, 1999. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
2. "Peak Performance for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
3. "Peak Performance". Consoles + (in French). No. 70. November 1997. p. 176. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
4. EGM staff (April 1997). "Peak Performance". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 93. Ziff Davis.
5. "峠MAX 最速ドリフトマスター [PS]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
6. Johnny Ballgame (April 1997). "Peak Performance". GamePro. No. 103. IDG Entertainment. p. 81. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
7. MacDonald, Ryan (May 20, 1997). "Peak Performance Review [date mislabeled as "May 2, 2000"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 4, 2005. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
8. IGN staff (April 29, 1997). "Peak Performance". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on October 2, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
9. "Peak Performance". Next Generation. No. 28. Imagine Media. April 1997. p. 120. Retrieved December 29, 2020.

External links

• Peak Performance at MobyGames