MotoGP 08 HiDef cycle racing on the PS3. This game got medium reviews from the mags and online sites. Yeah... um... .I'm going to have to go ahead and disagree with them there.... yeah. I'll give it an 8.5 out of 10 and here's why:
1. it's in high def on a large HD screen. Looks great! I've played all the PC versions, had some seat time on an XBOX version, and this HD PS3 version looks just fine. It's 720P, not 1080P or I, but it's visually great.
2. the control is not as good as some other versions, but it plays just fine after you get used to it. I espeically like the way the bikes wiggle and pitch coming out of corners and landing bad wheelies and such
3. It's got the tracks, the riders, the bikes you want
If you compare this game to previous versions, it might be lacking some stuff, but on it's own, it is fun to play and has more than enough junk for the armchair racer boy.
Why did I like it? Well, I have been on about 5 different race tracks around the midwest, and this game reminds me of actual track riding. First thing I did was to pull up the Indianapolis track and do a 23 lap race with the best of the best. Having shut off ALL the "HUD" info, after a few laps of getting used to the quirky controls, I was transported onto that track and zoned into the feeling of actaully being there, and racing right up with Nicky and the rest. Then I jumped onto Sepang track where I have spent most of my PC racing life on the demo, and it was wonderful - again, transported to Malyasia or whereever that track was, turning laps on a killer bike. Lastly I jumped online to see who was doing what and joined a race with 5 other guys who all seemed to be interested in racing and not just crashing into each other. This particular online race was set to FULL SIMULATION MODE. so after we all slid off and tumbled on the first turn, we slowed down and did it right. I was inches off another guy for a few turns it was heaven.
So, yeah, it's boring old race tracks, and the control is not as smooth as the PC version, it looks great to me, felt fine after spending time LEARNING the controls.
At $60 it's pretty pricey compared to previous versions, but if you have a PS3 [X360 or Wii too I think], it's a decent version and the HiDef aspect made it all that much better to me
If you have HiDef and love racign games, it's worth it. BUT there is a spin off game called World Super Bike coming in February that is about half this price maybe if you wanna wait. Same company makes it too
1. it's in high def on a large HD screen. Looks great! I've played all the PC versions, had some seat time on an XBOX version, and this HD PS3 version looks just fine. It's 720P, not 1080P or I, but it's visually great.
2. the control is not as good as some other versions, but it plays just fine after you get used to it. I espeically like the way the bikes wiggle and pitch coming out of corners and landing bad wheelies and such
3. It's got the tracks, the riders, the bikes you want
If you compare this game to previous versions, it might be lacking some stuff, but on it's own, it is fun to play and has more than enough junk for the armchair racer boy.
Why did I like it? Well, I have been on about 5 different race tracks around the midwest, and this game reminds me of actual track riding. First thing I did was to pull up the Indianapolis track and do a 23 lap race with the best of the best. Having shut off ALL the "HUD" info, after a few laps of getting used to the quirky controls, I was transported onto that track and zoned into the feeling of actaully being there, and racing right up with Nicky and the rest. Then I jumped onto Sepang track where I have spent most of my PC racing life on the demo, and it was wonderful - again, transported to Malyasia or whereever that track was, turning laps on a killer bike. Lastly I jumped online to see who was doing what and joined a race with 5 other guys who all seemed to be interested in racing and not just crashing into each other. This particular online race was set to FULL SIMULATION MODE. so after we all slid off and tumbled on the first turn, we slowed down and did it right. I was inches off another guy for a few turns it was heaven.
So, yeah, it's boring old race tracks, and the control is not as smooth as the PC version, it looks great to me, felt fine after spending time LEARNING the controls.
At $60 it's pretty pricey compared to previous versions, but if you have a PS3 [X360 or Wii too I think], it's a decent version and the HiDef aspect made it all that much better to me
If you have HiDef and love racign games, it's worth it. BUT there is a spin off game called World Super Bike coming in February that is about half this price maybe if you wanna wait. Same company makes it too
