**UPDATE: Frequent site visitor IBITF relays in the comments an issue we have missed: iPod Touch 2G Handles 5 Racers but iPhone’s can only do 3. Click here to read the full explanation**

If the new premium apps section will feature apps no less than $20 and look this great, we say Apple bring it on!

2XL Supercross ($7.99)

Who said the iPhone cannot handle PSP/DS like graphics? Who said we can’t have a great racing game without physical control pads? Well guess what iPhone folks, slap those doubters with 2XL Supercross. Frankly, this is the best motorcross racing in the store… and even the best racing game released.

Design

We always like games with attitudes. We like the ones that know their identity and carry it out throughout the game. 2XL Supercross is one of them:

The main screen is probably the greatest we’ve seen. Add the kick awesome intro video, and you get wild squeals from racing fans. But wait ’til you see how amazing the in game graphics look like:

2XL is a company who has developed games for other consoles. It is very much appreciated that they have now developed one for the iPhone proving our little device is slowly going head to head with the other consoles in terms of quality. Also, did we mention the tracks were designed by “Ron Ron” aka Stephane Roncada?

Start Your Engines!

After pressing “Race” on the main screen, the game then takes you to the track selector:

After which you’ll be able to choose your bike and character in one screen! You simply drag them side to side:

These kinds of little touches and added interactivity make up a great game. Even before we’re taken to the game itself, you’d kinda expect the quality you’ll get.

You’ll need to select your race options. There are Time Trial, Practice and Race modes with tracks including 125, 250, and 450cc’s. Afterward, you’ll be taken to a video “fly out” of the track. Tap to exit and you’re ready to roll!

Controls

The game uses accelerometer for steering. There are virtual d pads for gas (green) and brake (red). Sensitivity and control options can be customized by hitting pause (tapping on the top center of the screen):

Tapping on the top left of the drivers view lets you change camera views which we’ll discuss further on the next section.

Added Features

There are four views in which you can race including third person views, and first person views with or without handle bars:

As any great game would have, 2XL Supercross comes with the regular leaderboards and race statistics:

Conclusion

2XL Supercross simply pushes the envelope when it comes to the iPhone’s graphics and gameplay capacity. If the screenshots above aren’t enough, take a look at  this developer video:

As far as suggestions go, we’d like to see tricks. We think this is what’s kind of holding up the game. The icon is very neat as well although we’d like it skewed a little bit so it looks more 3D than flat.

At $7.99, you’ll definitely get yourself something worth $19.99 upwards for other consoles. We iPhone gamers are spoiled and that doesn’t necessarily mean quality is compromised as proven by 2XL Supercross.