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There are around 30 motorcycles to choose from (some of these are required to be unlocked too) from dirt bikes to the street variety, depending whether you are racing in the Moto X or Superbike championships. Compared to the last game in the series each bike now handles much better than they have previously, and you can even modify a number of customisable options on the bikes to adjust the physics to your liking. The realism shown in this area further displays Delphine's intent to make MRW more of a simulation than an arcade racing title. That's not to say there isn't an arcade mode though, as the developers have included one of those for players who just want to jump in for a quick single race.
The game also looks much nicer than its predecessors. The graphics are sharp, detailed and show virtually no slowdown (and this only happens with multiple opponents on screen at once). In fact the Superbike tracks run so quick that you might have a hard time taking corners properly when you first start out. For those players who just can't handle the controls there are some nice new animations for when they come flying off their bikes, something you may see a great deal of if you're new to this genre.
This is definitely the best looking Moto Racer game ever released, and as it may be the last one in the series Delphine should be commended for not taking shortcuts through the game's development. This is especially true considering the sound effects also appear to modelled off authentic motorcycle engines (you have to love those buzzing dirt bikes!).
If motorcycling is more up your alley than driving about in cars then Moto Racer: World Tour can be considered the definitive motorcycle racing game on the PlayStation. It's a genre that hasn't been exploited very much on Sony's console, so it's commendable to see the developers putting such a great deal of effort into designing an authentic game based on both types of cycle racing. Novices can also have a good deal of fun with this title too, as the controls are easy to pick up even if you've never played a racing game (and after a little practice those corners should become second nature in no time!). As this is likely to be the last of the Moto Racer series for the current PlayStation, it's nice to see Delphine go out with a bang. |
