As I write this, my neighbors are loading their ATVs on a trailer for a weekend trip into the Utah mountains. Storm City's new game ATV Quad Kings for the DS would be the perfect way for them to pass some time on the road. This delivers-what-it-promises title is just the ticket for the ATV enthusiast who wants a quick fix.

All of the action in ATV Quad Kings centers on competitive racing. The first option is 'World Tour' which pits you against a variety of computer-controlled opponents on tracks in different locations around the world. A straightforward control scheme uses the 'A' button to accelerate, the 'B' to brake, the control pad for directional control (including nose-up and nose-down when jumping) and the right shoulder button to 'power slide.' Occasionally, if you run over the 'turbo boost' icon on the track you can use the left shoulder button to zoom ahead on the track. Half the fun of riding an ATV is performing stunts of one kind or another and ATV Quad Kings offers that part of the experience as well. A quick tap of the 'X' button while in the air will deliver a crowd-pleasing in-air student. The game feels responsive, but presents enough challenge to keep things interesting. The user-selectable difficulty level makes the game accessible to players of just about any age.

The graphics are good given the limitations of the DS. The ATVs move as you would expect, with riders standing, sitting and leaning. The tracks are convincing as they whiz past during the race. The track map (featuring real time flags to indicate the positions of the various competitors) on the lower screen adds little to the game.

A win on the circuit will yield cash which can be used to purchase a better ATV. A more powerful ride will help you hold your lead in the standings. If you prefer the jump-in-and-race school of gameplay, you can select 'arcade' mode. As a bonus, you can win extra money that you and put toward better rides in the main game.

If practice is your thing, you can participate in the 'time trial' to familiarize yourself with the various tracks and try to improve your performance during races.

ATV Quad Kings is a single-player only game and is a standard race game themed with ATVs. That said, for the enthusiast, it's a decent title for the $19.99 price tag.