The MotoGP series is a whole different beast in the world of video game driving compared to the more standard and simple mainstream offerings and to the uninitiated could be a daunting task to learn the intricacies of how MotoGP operates. Upon first launching the game and getting ready for a weekend on the track, new players will quickly find out that the driving in this game is not akin to the mechanics of say GTA. Feeling the wind in your helmet and leaving rubber on the track is what the MotoGP series is all about and this year’s installment is no different, however, it does very little different from last year’s game.Įqual parts challenging to learn and fun to play, MotoGP’s driving mechanics are a tough nut to crack. With rich attention to detail in its complex racing and driving mechanics, there is a lot to love about the long-standing series if you’re a fan of the sport. The Managerial Career is finally back, whereby you have to run and coordinate your team, and while there’s a lot to get your head around, it delivers the most comprehensive look behind the curtains of MotoGP that you’ll find anywhere.Offering up what is the most immersive and realistic 2-wheel racing experience on the market, Milestone’s MotoGP is the go-to franchise for fans looking to elevate their motorcycle racing game experience. While the action around the apexes is sublime, those who enjoy the culture and management off the track have a lot to indulge in too. Thankfully, a new tutorial mode has been added to help newcomers familiarise themselves with the layered systems that exist in MotoGP 21. In this regard, MotoGP 21 prides itself on being a true simulation, requiring an understanding of your acceleration speed, braking capacity and distance, and a familiarity of the track you’re taking on. The great thing is, MotoGP 21 doesn’t just make it an aesthetic distraction of gauges and numbers, because with each tiny adjustment, you can actually feel the difference on the track.Īnd you’ll need to refine your bike and approach as racing (like the real thing) can be brutal if mistakes are made, but incredibly rewarding when done right. Real bike-nuts will get a huge kick out of tweaking everything from aerodynamics, electronics, engine power and consumption, chassis, and even petrol management. Some tweaks to the physics stand out this time around, as your bike feels and moves like it’s own entity, rather than being directly attached to your rider. With the series essentially nailing the look and feel of the real-life MotoGP, the latest games are really about refining that and adding new elements to enhance the little moments on and off the track, with the utmost realism being the goal in mind. However, even when it’s on, the fact that your AI competitors don’t jog back to their bikes and are able to just respawn instead is a bit of an oversight. You can switch this mechanic off, but it definitely adds to the realism of the experience.
Despite the consequences of crashing and losing your position in the race, it’s incredibly fun and a mystery as to why this element of racing hasn’t been integrated into these games prior. There are no respawns here when you go sliding down the track - you’ll have to get up, run back to your bike, and get back in the race. Speeding through the MotoGP 21 season tracks and venues in glorious 4K, 60 frames a second is quite the exhilarating rush, which finally captures the blistering sensation of speed and frenetic energy of the real-life event.Īnother interesting addition this year is the mechanic of having to get back on your bike if you come short. Of course, the on-track racing is the real test, and on the Playstation 5, MotoGP 21 runs like a dream. There are a lot of reused assets and cut-scenes from MotoGP 20, but there are some refreshed animations, new details to the bikes, and some tweaks to the menus, which is refreshing in a genre where things can begin to look a little homogenous from one game to the next. However, as we move into the new generation of consoles and technology, does the MotoGP franchise’s jump to the PS5 and Xbox Series X warrant another seasonal purchase?įrom the moment you boot up the game, it’s clear that MotoGP 21 has seen a spit-and-polish in comparison to its predecessors. The MotoGP franchise has seen a steady increase in quality over the years, with MotoGP 20 delivering one of the best games in the series to date thanks to some serious overhauls.
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