DUCATI - 90th Anniversary
- June 9, 2016
- Milestone S.r.l.
- 20h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"DUCATI - 90th Anniversary" is a racing game that celebrates the legendary Ducati brand, featuring 39 iconic Ducati models from the 1950s to the present. Players can race on 5 country tracks and 8 official circuits, including the Misano World Circuit, and learn about Ducati's history in the game's museum. The game offers an adrenaline-pumping experience for Ducati fans and racing enthusiasts.
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Ducati - 90th Anniversary offers a fun and accessible racing experience, especially for fans of Ducati motorcycles.
- The game features a nostalgic journey through Ducati's history, showcasing iconic models and providing historical context.
- It's a budget-friendly option that can be enjoyable if purchased on sale, making it a decent choice for casual gamers.
- The graphics and overall presentation are considered poor, especially for a game released in 2016, leading to a lack of immersion.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited customization options and AI that is often criticized for being unchallenging.
- Many reviewers feel that the game is essentially a stripped-down version of the Ride series, lacking sufficient content to stand on its own.
- graphics28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as poor and outdated, especially for a title released in 2016. While some players appreciate the visuals of the motorcycles and find them decent, others compare them unfavorably to newer titles like Ride 2, noting a lack of detail and smoothness. Overall, the graphics seem to be a significant drawback for many, detracting from the otherwise enjoyable gameplay experience.
“From the moment you dive into the game, you're greeted with stunning visuals and meticulously detailed recreations of some of Ducati's most iconic motorcycles.”
“With its breathtaking visuals, immersive gameplay, and heartfelt tribute to Ducati's storied history, this game is a fitting homage to nine decades of excellence.”
“Many bikes, a good choice of tracks, graphics enhanced compared to Ride and very funny to play.”
“The graphics are very bad... all of this in a game of 2016!!!!!”
“The graphics aged like milk, audio is poor and cuts out engine sound entirely if you're off throttle, and cuts out if you're maxed on the limiter.”
“Crusty graphics, this looks like a dirty PS2 game rather than a 2016 game.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Ducati's 90th Anniversary Celebration is generally well-received, offering a fun and challenging experience with smooth mechanics and a strong sense of immersion, particularly for motorcycle enthusiasts. While the graphics may be lacking and the AI could use improvement, the game provides a solid racing experience, especially when played without assists. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile option for its price, especially for those interested in achievement hunting and Ducati's legacy.
“But what truly sets Ducati's 90th anniversary celebration apart is its gameplay.”
“With its breathtaking visuals, immersive gameplay, and heartfelt tribute to Ducati's storied history, this game is a fitting homage to nine decades of excellence.”
“The game uses the same engine used in Ride, with some minor improvements; the gameplay is fluid and smooth, and the overall experience is quite pleasant.”
“Graphics are poor, but if you can overlook this aspect (and some of the gameplay uncertainty), what remains is a product that is basically fun to play and quite challenging.”
“If you are up for achievement hunting, you also need to complete 20 online races, which sums up to an average of 20 hours of gameplay.”
“With v-sync off, it can maintain 60 fps even while gameplay is recorded.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, particularly for older hardware, where it maintains a good balance between graphics and performance. Players note that while it runs smoothly when leading a race, performance issues arise in competitive scenarios, especially on newer machines, leading to stuttering and lag. Recommendations for optimal performance include lowering settings and resolution, which can help mitigate these issues.
“Basically, keep restarting the race until you can be first through the first corner and then build up a lead, because the game runs smoothly (for the most part) if you are way out in front by yourself.”
“I had previously purchased Ride 3 and this game honestly looks and feels almost as good while running well on older hardware, definitely a good balance of graphics to performance on older machines.”
“Even though it is essentially just a standalone expansion of Ride, performance is horribly bad and stutters a lot, even on computers that used to play Ride perfectly well.”
“You will only drive against other motorcycles of the same model as the one you are riding, which is reasonable to prevent performance gaps between the participants but may be a little odd/annoying.”
“Better optimized than the original Ride game.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users noting the absence of music during races and describing the audio experience as silent and lacking. While some appreciate the music when present, it is often described as repetitive and minimal, failing to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Music is as cool as in Ride, just different, which is good.”
“Really barebones and repetitive game, poorly optimized, no music, bikes just don't feel great to drive.”
“No music during a race, just the sounds of engines in an auditory void.”
“Audio is dead silent, no soundtracks during races.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance can lead to unexpected rewards. Players progress through event-races, earning gold medals that unlock new content and advance the narrative.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“You have event races, and the more gold medals you win, the more you progress in the story and unlock content.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players feeling disconnected from the protagonists.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users highlight that "Ride 2" offers high replayability due to its diverse game modes and superior graphics, making it a more engaging experience. In contrast, "Ducati 90th" lacks replayability, primarily due to its limited circuits and bikes, along with a less compelling progression system.
“Ride 2 was released a short time later and is totally superior in everything: game modes, graphic quality, and something very important, it is fully replayable.”
“Ducati 90th for its medal progression system and its few circuits and bikes, I do not have the impression that it is replayable at all.”
“Ducati 90th, with its medal progression system and limited circuits and bikes, does not feel replayable at all.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes strong emotions through its stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, serving as a heartfelt tribute to Ducati's rich history and nine decades of excellence.
“With its breathtaking visuals, immersive gameplay, and heartfelt tribute to Ducati's storied history, this game is a fitting homage to nine decades of excellence.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its entertaining gameplay, complemented by a variety of bikes and tracks, as well as improved graphics compared to its predecessor, Ride. Players find the experience to be genuinely amusing and enjoyable.
“The game features many bikes, a good choice of tracks, and enhanced graphics compared to its predecessor, making it very funny to play.”
