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Before you start to wonder, I am not trying to win GAD for this post, and I know that this is not the place for it, but I just thought that it would help some of you with the decision on weather to buy Moto GP or not.
Read and enjoy.
Getting bored of SSX? Fed up of killing people (in Timesplitters that is), then why not take Moto GP for a quick spin, you may just love it!
Well, to start this off I have to say that this game is motorcycle racing, with attitude! Motorcycle racing games haven’t really appealed to me, so before I played the game of Moto GP my expectation wasn’t very high. After turning on my PS2 with the game inside, I was soon attracted to the screen as I could see fantastic video of Moto GP with a good soundtrack and I just couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. When it finished I couldn’t wait until my bike was out on the track and burning some rubber. You get the choice of playing in widescreen mode too.
When you take on a bend you will find that the handling feels spot on. If you take on a bend without breaking you will speed out onto the muddy sand and this will take about 3 seconds to get off it. I know it doesn’t sound long but when you are racing, 3 seconds could be vital between coming first and second. This really adds tension to the game, knowing that just one second of lack of concentration could cost you the race.
There is not much to offer in terms of tracks. Your selection in Arcade mode will be Motegi (Japan), Jerez (Spain), Suzuka (Japan), Paul Richard (France, and Domington (UK) If you are a beginner to the game I would recommend you start with Jerez, where you can have a chance to get your speed right up, and have your first taste of going around bends.
A quick tip for the bends: You must slow down before taking on a bend and its helpful to keep and eye on the map to see what the track holds on the other side of a bend. Bends are a good way to overtake people. When you master a corner to perfection there is a tremendous feeling when you overtake with pure quality and class.
If you are in the lead and you do not want anyone else overtaking you on a corner you can cut them up so they crash. Also make sure you don’t leave a gap on the inside because they can easily overtake you then.
When you are coming up to a bend keep on the outside then ease of the accelerate button (if you think your going to slide of the track slam on the brakes) and when you are halfway round the bend slam on the accelerate.
The modes of the game were very simple, consisting of Arcade mode where you can choose your track, the difficulty level and how many times you want to speed around the track. Season mode has to be my favourite, offering you a choice of teams to choose from, each team gives you objectives for you to do, and get awarded with points. There are a total of 5 tracks to race and you have 21 opponents. If you get fed up with starting at the back, there is a qualifying system for getting you a better start off position. There are loads of goodies to be unlocked, such as, new tracks and new riders. The big drawback of the game (in my opinion) is that there isn’t much you can do to tweak your bike’s performance. You can fiddle around a bit with tweaking your bike in Arcade mode though. There is a time trial mode where you will find yourself constantly playing to beat your current record speed time for a specific track. Versus mode can see you playing your mate for a split screen battle to the finishing line!
The last mode is the challenge mode and without it Moto GP would have a poor life span. The challenge mode consists of having to complete a certain course on a certain level of difficulty and completing a track in a certain amount of time.
The graphics are good, but nothing exceptional but that doesn’t mean the replay mode can’t be fantastic, in fact my friend said “wow! This is just like watching it on TV” and he was right. The camera angle is set so that you can see all the motor bikes speeding around a corner and down the track reaching incredible speed. When the camera is far away from the action you can actually see hot fume rising off from the track. It really does give you a sensational feel to the game.
Namco have added some great touches to the game, my favourite being when there is someone real close behind you, your rider has a look around his shoulder to see exactly how close he is. If your bike is idle, then you suddenly slam on the acceleration you will see your bike do a wheelie. If you are careless when going around a bend you could crash into another bike and come flying off your bike onto the floor.
There are two different options to witch you can race. The first is Arcade and the Second Simulation. With Arcade you can bump into other bikes and accelerate fast around corners with no problem what so ever, try doing that in Simulation mode the bike could easily slip from underneath your body. If you repeat this too many times, you will cause too much damage to your bike and you will have no choice but too retire.
As you approach bikes, a picture of the rider will be above the bike, I felt this was a very good touch to the game. Some of the faces made me have a little laugh too.
My verdict would be that Moto GP is a “must have” for biking fans, and those who have a satisfaction of pure speed. You can’t go much wrong with buying a game because you know what you are in for. A top bike racer with gorgeous visuals, a quality handling system and speeds to wet your pants!
I suppose to round it off I would give graphics 9, sound 8, lifespan 8 and speed 10.
If you have the spare cash, I fully recommend the game to anyone.
There we have it, as you can tell, I really love this game. Anyone else like the game? Maybe some of you wish there will be a sequel to it, I certainly do.
Discuss.
Read and enjoy.
Getting bored of SSX? Fed up of killing people (in Timesplitters that is), then why not take Moto GP for a quick spin, you may just love it!
Well, to start this off I have to say that this game is motorcycle racing, with attitude! Motorcycle racing games haven’t really appealed to me, so before I played the game of Moto GP my expectation wasn’t very high. After turning on my PS2 with the game inside, I was soon attracted to the screen as I could see fantastic video of Moto GP with a good soundtrack and I just couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. When it finished I couldn’t wait until my bike was out on the track and burning some rubber. You get the choice of playing in widescreen mode too.
When you take on a bend you will find that the handling feels spot on. If you take on a bend without breaking you will speed out onto the muddy sand and this will take about 3 seconds to get off it. I know it doesn’t sound long but when you are racing, 3 seconds could be vital between coming first and second. This really adds tension to the game, knowing that just one second of lack of concentration could cost you the race.
There is not much to offer in terms of tracks. Your selection in Arcade mode will be Motegi (Japan), Jerez (Spain), Suzuka (Japan), Paul Richard (France, and Domington (UK) If you are a beginner to the game I would recommend you start with Jerez, where you can have a chance to get your speed right up, and have your first taste of going around bends.
A quick tip for the bends: You must slow down before taking on a bend and its helpful to keep and eye on the map to see what the track holds on the other side of a bend. Bends are a good way to overtake people. When you master a corner to perfection there is a tremendous feeling when you overtake with pure quality and class.
If you are in the lead and you do not want anyone else overtaking you on a corner you can cut them up so they crash. Also make sure you don’t leave a gap on the inside because they can easily overtake you then.
When you are coming up to a bend keep on the outside then ease of the accelerate button (if you think your going to slide of the track slam on the brakes) and when you are halfway round the bend slam on the accelerate.
The modes of the game were very simple, consisting of Arcade mode where you can choose your track, the difficulty level and how many times you want to speed around the track. Season mode has to be my favourite, offering you a choice of teams to choose from, each team gives you objectives for you to do, and get awarded with points. There are a total of 5 tracks to race and you have 21 opponents. If you get fed up with starting at the back, there is a qualifying system for getting you a better start off position. There are loads of goodies to be unlocked, such as, new tracks and new riders. The big drawback of the game (in my opinion) is that there isn’t much you can do to tweak your bike’s performance. You can fiddle around a bit with tweaking your bike in Arcade mode though. There is a time trial mode where you will find yourself constantly playing to beat your current record speed time for a specific track. Versus mode can see you playing your mate for a split screen battle to the finishing line!
The last mode is the challenge mode and without it Moto GP would have a poor life span. The challenge mode consists of having to complete a certain course on a certain level of difficulty and completing a track in a certain amount of time.
The graphics are good, but nothing exceptional but that doesn’t mean the replay mode can’t be fantastic, in fact my friend said “wow! This is just like watching it on TV” and he was right. The camera angle is set so that you can see all the motor bikes speeding around a corner and down the track reaching incredible speed. When the camera is far away from the action you can actually see hot fume rising off from the track. It really does give you a sensational feel to the game.
Namco have added some great touches to the game, my favourite being when there is someone real close behind you, your rider has a look around his shoulder to see exactly how close he is. If your bike is idle, then you suddenly slam on the acceleration you will see your bike do a wheelie. If you are careless when going around a bend you could crash into another bike and come flying off your bike onto the floor.
There are two different options to witch you can race. The first is Arcade and the Second Simulation. With Arcade you can bump into other bikes and accelerate fast around corners with no problem what so ever, try doing that in Simulation mode the bike could easily slip from underneath your body. If you repeat this too many times, you will cause too much damage to your bike and you will have no choice but too retire.
As you approach bikes, a picture of the rider will be above the bike, I felt this was a very good touch to the game. Some of the faces made me have a little laugh too.
My verdict would be that Moto GP is a “must have” for biking fans, and those who have a satisfaction of pure speed. You can’t go much wrong with buying a game because you know what you are in for. A top bike racer with gorgeous visuals, a quality handling system and speeds to wet your pants!
I suppose to round it off I would give graphics 9, sound 8, lifespan 8 and speed 10.
If you have the spare cash, I fully recommend the game to anyone.
There we have it, as you can tell, I really love this game. Anyone else like the game? Maybe some of you wish there will be a sequel to it, I certainly do.
Discuss.
I think more emphasis should be put on the challenge mode. Arcade, season and time trial last about a day.
Challenge includes sections of circuits that must be completed in a certain time. Full circuits with the same challenge. Season challenges such as completing 5 seasons, or winning them, or getting assigned to all teams. Also, you`ve got fun extras like overtaking 20 bikes, or winning a race without touching the grass or another bike.
There is also the medal system. To complete the challenge fully, you need to achieve gold on all challenges.
Personally I have done all but three challenges. There are the two at the end "Complete all challenges" and "complete all challenges with a gold", and also the "complete 5 seasons on full laps".
I have all the other golds, so as soon as I have gold on the full laps season challenge, I`ll be there, but putting in the time to do 525 laps is going to be a stretch of my patience.
Challenge includes sections of circuits that must be completed in a certain time. Full circuits with the same challenge. Season challenges such as completing 5 seasons, or winning them, or getting assigned to all teams. Also, you`ve got fun extras like overtaking 20 bikes, or winning a race without touching the grass or another bike.
There is also the medal system. To complete the challenge fully, you need to achieve gold on all challenges.
Personally I have done all but three challenges. There are the two at the end "Complete all challenges" and "complete all challenges with a gold", and also the "complete 5 seasons on full laps".
I have all the other golds, so as soon as I have gold on the full laps season challenge, I`ll be there, but putting in the time to do 525 laps is going to be a stretch of my patience.
Well most games I buy are racing games so it should suit me.
I, and I'm sure a few others, love the game. I can not guarantee that you will love it as well, but it is a briliant game, without a doubt!
Kool review. So you think I should buy it then.
Before you start to wonder, I am not trying to win GAD for this post, and I know that this is not the place for it, but I just thought that it would help some of you with the decision on weather to buy Moto GP or not.
Read and enjoy.
Getting bored of SSX? Fed up of killing people (in Timesplitters that is), then why not take Moto GP for a quick spin, you may just love it!
Well, to start this off I have to say that this game is motorcycle racing, with attitude! Motorcycle racing games haven’t really appealed to me, so before I played the game of Moto GP my expectation wasn’t very high. After turning on my PS2 with the game inside, I was soon attracted to the screen as I could see fantastic video of Moto GP with a good soundtrack and I just couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. When it finished I couldn’t wait until my bike was out on the track and burning some rubber. You get the choice of playing in widescreen mode too.
When you take on a bend you will find that the handling feels spot on. If you take on a bend without breaking you will speed out onto the muddy sand and this will take about 3 seconds to get off it. I know it doesn’t sound long but when you are racing, 3 seconds could be vital between coming first and second. This really adds tension to the game, knowing that just one second of lack of concentration could cost you the race.
There is not much to offer in terms of tracks. Your selection in Arcade mode will be Motegi (Japan), Jerez (Spain), Suzuka (Japan), Paul Richard (France, and Domington (UK) If you are a beginner to the game I would recommend you start with Jerez, where you can have a chance to get your speed right up, and have your first taste of going around bends.
A quick tip for the bends: You must slow down before taking on a bend and its helpful to keep and eye on the map to see what the track holds on the other side of a bend. Bends are a good way to overtake people. When you master a corner to perfection there is a tremendous feeling when you overtake with pure quality and class.
If you are in the lead and you do not want anyone else overtaking you on a corner you can cut them up so they crash. Also make sure you don’t leave a gap on the inside because they can easily overtake you then.
When you are coming up to a bend keep on the outside then ease of the accelerate button (if you think your going to slide of the track slam on the brakes) and when you are halfway round the bend slam on the accelerate.
The modes of the game were very simple, consisting of Arcade mode where you can choose your track, the difficulty level and how many times you want to speed around the track. Season mode has to be my favourite, offering you a choice of teams to choose from, each team gives you objectives for you to do, and get awarded with points. There are a total of 5 tracks to race and you have 21 opponents. If you get fed up with starting at the back, there is a qualifying system for getting you a better start off position. There are loads of goodies to be unlocked, such as, new tracks and new riders. The big drawback of the game (in my opinion) is that there isn’t much you can do to tweak your bike’s performance. You can fiddle around a bit with tweaking your bike in Arcade mode though. There is a time trial mode where you will find yourself constantly playing to beat your current record speed time for a specific track. Versus mode can see you playing your mate for a split screen battle to the finishing line!
The last mode is the challenge mode and without it Moto GP would have a poor life span. The challenge mode consists of having to complete a certain course on a certain level of difficulty and completing a track in a certain amount of time.
The graphics are good, but nothing exceptional but that doesn’t mean the replay mode can’t be fantastic, in fact my friend said “wow! This is just like watching it on TV” and he was right. The camera angle is set so that you can see all the motor bikes speeding around a corner and down the track reaching incredible speed. When the camera is far away from the action you can actually see hot fume rising off from the track. It really does give you a sensational feel to the game.
Namco have added some great touches to the game, my favourite being when there is someone real close behind you, your rider has a look around his shoulder to see exactly how close he is. If your bike is idle, then you suddenly slam on the acceleration you will see your bike do a wheelie. If you are careless when going around a bend you could crash into another bike and come flying off your bike onto the floor.
There are two different options to witch you can race. The first is Arcade and the Second Simulation. With Arcade you can bump into other bikes and accelerate fast around corners with no problem what so ever, try doing that in Simulation mode the bike could easily slip from underneath your body. If you repeat this too many times, you will cause too much damage to your bike and you will have no choice but too retire.
As you approach bikes, a picture of the rider will be above the bike, I felt this was a very good touch to the game. Some of the faces made me have a little laugh too.
My verdict would be that Moto GP is a “must have” for biking fans, and those who have a satisfaction of pure speed. You can’t go much wrong with buying a game because you know what you are in for. A top bike racer with gorgeous visuals, a quality handling system and speeds to wet your pants!
I suppose to round it off I would give graphics 9, sound 8, lifespan 8 and speed 10.
If you have the spare cash, I fully recommend the game to anyone.
There we have it, as you can tell, I really love this game. Anyone else like the game? Maybe some of you wish there will be a sequel to it, I certainly do.
Discuss.
Read and enjoy.
Getting bored of SSX? Fed up of killing people (in Timesplitters that is), then why not take Moto GP for a quick spin, you may just love it!
Well, to start this off I have to say that this game is motorcycle racing, with attitude! Motorcycle racing games haven’t really appealed to me, so before I played the game of Moto GP my expectation wasn’t very high. After turning on my PS2 with the game inside, I was soon attracted to the screen as I could see fantastic video of Moto GP with a good soundtrack and I just couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. When it finished I couldn’t wait until my bike was out on the track and burning some rubber. You get the choice of playing in widescreen mode too.
When you take on a bend you will find that the handling feels spot on. If you take on a bend without breaking you will speed out onto the muddy sand and this will take about 3 seconds to get off it. I know it doesn’t sound long but when you are racing, 3 seconds could be vital between coming first and second. This really adds tension to the game, knowing that just one second of lack of concentration could cost you the race.
There is not much to offer in terms of tracks. Your selection in Arcade mode will be Motegi (Japan), Jerez (Spain), Suzuka (Japan), Paul Richard (France, and Domington (UK) If you are a beginner to the game I would recommend you start with Jerez, where you can have a chance to get your speed right up, and have your first taste of going around bends.
A quick tip for the bends: You must slow down before taking on a bend and its helpful to keep and eye on the map to see what the track holds on the other side of a bend. Bends are a good way to overtake people. When you master a corner to perfection there is a tremendous feeling when you overtake with pure quality and class.
If you are in the lead and you do not want anyone else overtaking you on a corner you can cut them up so they crash. Also make sure you don’t leave a gap on the inside because they can easily overtake you then.
When you are coming up to a bend keep on the outside then ease of the accelerate button (if you think your going to slide of the track slam on the brakes) and when you are halfway round the bend slam on the accelerate.
The modes of the game were very simple, consisting of Arcade mode where you can choose your track, the difficulty level and how many times you want to speed around the track. Season mode has to be my favourite, offering you a choice of teams to choose from, each team gives you objectives for you to do, and get awarded with points. There are a total of 5 tracks to race and you have 21 opponents. If you get fed up with starting at the back, there is a qualifying system for getting you a better start off position. There are loads of goodies to be unlocked, such as, new tracks and new riders. The big drawback of the game (in my opinion) is that there isn’t much you can do to tweak your bike’s performance. You can fiddle around a bit with tweaking your bike in Arcade mode though. There is a time trial mode where you will find yourself constantly playing to beat your current record speed time for a specific track. Versus mode can see you playing your mate for a split screen battle to the finishing line!
The last mode is the challenge mode and without it Moto GP would have a poor life span. The challenge mode consists of having to complete a certain course on a certain level of difficulty and completing a track in a certain amount of time.
The graphics are good, but nothing exceptional but that doesn’t mean the replay mode can’t be fantastic, in fact my friend said “wow! This is just like watching it on TV” and he was right. The camera angle is set so that you can see all the motor bikes speeding around a corner and down the track reaching incredible speed. When the camera is far away from the action you can actually see hot fume rising off from the track. It really does give you a sensational feel to the game.
Namco have added some great touches to the game, my favourite being when there is someone real close behind you, your rider has a look around his shoulder to see exactly how close he is. If your bike is idle, then you suddenly slam on the acceleration you will see your bike do a wheelie. If you are careless when going around a bend you could crash into another bike and come flying off your bike onto the floor.
There are two different options to witch you can race. The first is Arcade and the Second Simulation. With Arcade you can bump into other bikes and accelerate fast around corners with no problem what so ever, try doing that in Simulation mode the bike could easily slip from underneath your body. If you repeat this too many times, you will cause too much damage to your bike and you will have no choice but too retire.
As you approach bikes, a picture of the rider will be above the bike, I felt this was a very good touch to the game. Some of the faces made me have a little laugh too.
My verdict would be that Moto GP is a “must have” for biking fans, and those who have a satisfaction of pure speed. You can’t go much wrong with buying a game because you know what you are in for. A top bike racer with gorgeous visuals, a quality handling system and speeds to wet your pants!
I suppose to round it off I would give graphics 9, sound 8, lifespan 8 and speed 10.
If you have the spare cash, I fully recommend the game to anyone.
There we have it, as you can tell, I really love this game. Anyone else like the game? Maybe some of you wish there will be a sequel to it, I certainly do.
Discuss.