Moto Racer 4

Moto Racer 4 fits a category of games that I like to call ‘filler PlayStation Plus games’. You know what I’m talking about, the random titles in the Instant Game Collection that you’ve never heard of and almost certainly don't want to play. Unfortunately, this game is not featured on PlayStation Plus, and even if it was technically free I still wouldn't recommend spending time playing it. Unlike the previous games in the series (created by Delphine Software International), Moto Racer 4 has been developed by Artefacts Studios, the team behind Moto Racer DS.

Retro overhead racing games are a niche genre that I love so let's see if the delightful Moto Roader MC has stood the test of time.

Moto Racer 4 won't be a game of choice when it comes to racers, but its short races make it fun for those looking to get in a quick race.

As someone who grew up playing Ridge Racer and Daytona USA, I have a soft spot in my heart for a good arcade racer. While mastering a simulation is satisfying, there’s nothing like drifting around a corner at a speed that would normally leave a driver taking a trip to the emergency room. Sadly, the genre hasn’t seen a ton of love in the past couple years, aside from power-up laden kart racers that have a very different feel to them.

Even with fairly decent driving gameplay and a somewhat unique career progression system, Moto Racer 4 simply doesn’t do enough to wow veteran racing game fans or woo in newcomers who might be tempted to put pedal to the metal. Almost every aspect of the game prompted me to utter the phrase “just not good enough”; Moto Racer 4 simply feels unfinished, and despite its few decent elements, it’s just not enough to warrant a purchase.