Freestyle MetalX
{{Short description|2003 video game}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Freestyle MetalX
| image = Freestyle MetalX.jpg
| caption = PAL region cover art
| developer = Deibus Studios
| publisher = Midway Sports Asylum
| released = PlayStation 2{{vgrelease|NA|24 June 2003{{Cite web |date=2005-08-29 |title=Playstation 2 News - Midway Sports Asylum "Frees Your Mind" with Shipment of Free-roaming Motocross Title - Freestyle MetalX |url=http://ps2.gamezone.com/news/06_24_03_02_12PM.htm |access-date=2023-11-29 |archive-date=29 August 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050829015049/http://ps2.gamezone.com/news/06_24_03_02_12PM.htm |url-status=bot: unknown }}|EU|19 September 2003{{Cite news |date=2003-09-19 |title=What's New? |language=en |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/news190903whatsnew |access-date=2023-11-29 |archive-date=26 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326223244/https://www.eurogamer.net/news190903whatsnew |url-status=live }}}}Xbox{{vgrelease|EU|19 September 2003|NA|3 October 2003{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Jonathan |date=2003-10-03 |title=Freestyle Metal X Now Available |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/03/freestyle-metal-x-now-available |access-date=2023-11-29 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=2 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102154534/http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/03/freestyle-metal-x-now-available |url-status=live }}}}GameCube{{vgrelease|NA|3 October 2003}}
| genre = Sports
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
| platforms = PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox
}}
Freestyle MetalX is an extreme sports video game developed by British developer Deibus Studios and released in 2003 by Midway for PlayStation 2, GameCube and Xbox.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/freestyle-metalx-review/1900-6030859/|title=Freestyle MetalX Review|last=Gerstmann|first=Jeff|date=30 June 2003|website=GameSpot|access-date=27 July 2018|archive-date=15 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715235619/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/freestyle-metalx-review/1900-6030859/|url-status=live}} It is a 3D motorcycle stunt game that rewards the player for pulling off difficult moves.
The game's soundtrack to the game consists of hard rock and metal music, including bands such as Megadeth, Mötley Crüe, Motörhead, and Grade 8.{{Cite web|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/freestyle-metal-x-ps2/|title=Freestyle Metal X|website=PlayStation|access-date=27 July 2018|archive-date=27 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727212325/https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/freestyle-metal-x-ps2/|url-status=live}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| EGM_PS2 = 4.83/10{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |title=Freestyle Metal X (PS2) |magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=169 |date=August 2003 |page=116}}
| GI_PS2 = 7/10{{cite magazine |last=Leeper |first=Justin |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200308/R03.0807.1647.45542.htm |title=Freestyle Metal X (PS2) |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |issue=124 |date=August 2003 |page=91 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050224051604/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200308/R03.0807.1647.45542.htm |archive-date=24 February 2005 |url-status=dead |access-date=15 July 2018}}
| GI_XBOX = 7/10{{cite magazine |title=Freestyle Metal X (Xbox) |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |issue=124 |date=August 2003 |page=99}}
| GamePro_PS2 = {{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite magazine |author=Dan Elektro |date=8 July 2003 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/30122.shtml |title=Freestyle Metal X Review for PS2 on GamePro.com |magazine=GamePro |publisher=IDG Entertainment |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050212132635/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/30122.shtml |archivedate=12 February 2005 |url-status=dead |accessdate=15 July 2018}}
| GameRev_PS2 = C+{{cite web |last=Dodson |first=Joe |date=August 2003 |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/33681-fly-like-a-freebird-review |title=Freestyle Metal X Review (PS2) |website=Game Revolution |publisher=CraveOnline |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911171731/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/freestyle-metal-x |archivedate=11 September 2015 |url-status=live |accessdate=15 July 2018}}
| GSpot_PS2 = 6/10{{cite web |last=Gerstmann |first=Jeff |date=30 June 2003 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/freestyle-metalx-review/1900-6030859/ |title=Freestyle MetalX Review (PS2) |website=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=15 July 2018 |archive-date=15 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715235619/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/freestyle-metalx-review/1900-6030859/ |url-status=live }}
| IGN_NGC = 7.6/10{{cite web |last=Carle |first=Chris |date=3 December 2003 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/12/03/freestyle-metal-x |title=Freestyle Metal X (GCN) |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=15 July 2018 |archive-date=15 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715210756/http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/12/03/freestyle-metal-x |url-status=live }}
| NP_NGC = 3/5{{cite magazine |title=Freestyle Metal X |magazine=Nintendo Power |publisher=Nintendo of America |volume=174 |date=December 2003 |page=144}}
| OPM_PS2 = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite magazine |last=Baker |first=Chris |url=http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1494436,00.asp |title=Freestyle Metal X |magazine=Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine |publisher=Ziff Davis |date=August 2003 |page=99 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040401055116/http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1494436,00.asp |archivedate=1 April 2004 |url-status=dead |accessdate=15 July 2018}}
| OXM_XBOX = 6.5/10{{cite magazine |title=Freestyle Metal X |magazine=Official Xbox Magazine |publisher=Future US |year=2003}}
| rev1 = Maxim
| rev1_PS2 = 7/10{{cite web |last=Boyce |first=Ryan |date=25 June 2003 |url=http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_5646.html |title=Freestyle Metal X (PS2) |website=Maxim |publisher=Biglari Holdings |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030630222001/http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_5646.html |archivedate=30 June 2003 |url-status=dead |accessdate=15 July 2018}}
| rev2 = The Village Voice
| rev2_PS2 = 6/10{{cite news |last=Catucci |first=Nick |date=8 July 2003 |url=https://www.villagevoice.com/2003/07/08/treasure-chest/ |title=Treasure Chest |newspaper=The Village Voice |publisher=Voice Media Group |accessdate=15 July 2018 |archive-date=15 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715181407/https://www.villagevoice.com/2003/07/08/treasure-chest/ |url-status=live }}
| MC_NGC = 70/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/freestyle-metal-x/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube |title=Freestyle MetalX for GameCube Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=15 July 2018 |archive-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240129205014/https://www.metacritic.com/game/freestyle-metal-x/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube |url-status=live }}
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The game received "average" reviews on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.
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