DriveClub Bikes

COGConnectedDoug Mercer

80/100

Racing games have never been my forte as realism has been the crux of the genre in recent years. However, I do like to indulge myself from time to time and what I’ve played of Driveclub, from Evolution Studios, has at least left me impressed with how slick the game looks. Now comes their expansion, Bikes, an addition to your game or a standalone purchase itself. In the expansion, Evolution takes you out of the comfort of a car and throws you on the back of a speed demon motorcycle to let you tear through a variety of locales in a fun and damn good looking expansion to an already good game.

Push SquareSammy Barker

8/10

DriveClub has become a kind of PlayStation 4 comfort food for this reviewer. With the troubles of its launch firmly planted in its rear view mirror, Evolution Studios deserves credit for maintaining the relevancy of its arcade racer over a year removed from its original release. This new motorcycle expansion – available as both an add-on for the main game and as a standalone download – aims to keep you on the road even longer, and while it doesn't make any sweeping changes to the outing's core formula, it's a timely reminder that the title's still very much in top gear.

Press StartJake Anlezark

7/10

It has enough gameplay interests to sit down after work and fly through a few challenges or have a few quick races against your friends while you wait for dinner or you partner to get ready for dinner or whatever. But I feel it is also flawed and uninteresting enough to warrant anyone’s disinterest after a few hour long sit down sessions. With the dated AI and the rather chaotic boundary system, I could keep feeling myself getting pulled out of the experience and reminded that this is just a game. Even if the visuals are that impressive that you should think otherwise.

GamereactorLeevi Rantala

7/10

All in all Driveclub Bikes is a nice add-on, one which offers something new, even for veterans. Racing with motorcycles takes a bit of time to get used to, and the cornering is a bit tricky at first, but they make even the most tired tracks feel like new again. Plus the new campaign has so much to see and do that it takes many hours to collect all of the stars. However, if you want to experience a realistic motorbike simulator, this is probably not going to be for you.

TheSixthAxisStefan L

Unscored

In some ways, Driveclub Bikes is Evolution and Sony’s opportunity to rehabilitate DriveClub’s image in the eyes of the public, just as The Taken King redeemed many of the flaws of Destiny. Outside of the online issues that persisted for far, far too long, it was hardly a bad game, and it’s excellent and rewarding handling model has effortlessly been replicated with the bikes. Whether you want to pick up the main game on the cheap, grab the generous and expansive season pass of DLC or dabble with Bikes, it’s never been a better time to jump into Driveclub and get racing.