MotoGP 14

While there's a few bad points here and there, none of these are game-breaking and could easily be addressed with a patch. The excellent gameplay speaks for itself and it's refreshing to see something different amongst the incredible number of car games out there that fail to remain distinct against their own competition.

MotoGP 14 nails authenticity and the thrill of racing with the speed and handling of MotoGP bikes, but glitches and underwhelming track visuals keep it from greatness.

Our infallible scientific studies suggest that many MotoGP stars endured multiple bumps on their bonces from a very early age. Asphalt icons such as Valentino Rossi and reigning champion Marc Márquez make average adrenaline junkies look like cucumber sandwich scranning stick-in-the-muds – and that’s before they even climb onto their petrol-propelled suicide machines and attempt to smash the speed ...

There is a lot to like, a lot to recommend over Milestone's previous effort. While certain flaws still exist in the troubled development of the game, the gameplay and racing experience is exhilarating and the game is worth checking out if on sale.

If racing sims occupy a rarefied slot in the the video game library then those focused on motorcycles are abundant as albinos within the racing niche. For a variety of reasons motorcycle games are few and far between. Most tend towards the stunts or the mayhem of the Road Rash series. Game developer, Milestone has loftier goals and has aimed their MotoGP games much more towards the realistic bent.

While not as polished as other racing simulators, MotoGP 14 does a good job recreating the exciting sport. With a dizzying amount of single-player modes and a worthwhile online component, this game will keep fans of motorcycle racing busy for months to come. Too bad the visuals look so outdated and the career mode lacks variety.

MotoGP lacks the polish and sheen of the expensive-but-it-shows car racing games that dominate the genre. If your primary attraction to racing games is the visual thrill and stylish presentation, you’ll be best served elsewhere. Fortunately, as a racing experience MotoGP is up there with the best. With a driving model that feels unique MotoGP 14 is the (almost) lone two-wheeler in a sea of car gam...