GP Bikes
- December 17, 2021
- PiBoSo
Get on Steam"GP Bikes" is a realistic motorcycle simulator that features a physics-based engine for accurate bike dynamics and setup options. The game offers online racing with data collection for rider statistics, but lacks AI and career mode. It includes industry-standard tyre models, chassis flex simulation, dynamic track surface groove buildup, and more, with options for CSV files and plugin use for telemetry data analysis. LAN and online racing are available with a dedicated server option.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Incredible physics that provide a realistic motorcycle riding experience, making it the best motorcycle simulator available.
- The modding community is active and offers a vast array of additional content, enhancing gameplay significantly.
- Steep learning curve that rewards patience and practice, leading to a highly satisfying experience once mastered.
- Limited base content with only one bike and a few tracks, requiring extensive modding to fully enjoy the game.
- Graphics are outdated and can be unappealing, especially at low speeds, which detracts from the overall experience.
- No AI opponents or career mode, making the single-player experience feel lacking and reliant on online multiplayer.
- graphics19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and in need of significant modding to enhance visual quality, with many users noting that the base game resembles visuals from 2005. However, the modding community offers a wealth of options that can dramatically improve the aesthetics, making the game visually appealing with high-quality bikes, rider models, and detailed tracks. While some players prioritize physics over graphics, the overall sentiment is that the visuals could benefit from modernization, despite the game's immersive experience.
“The modding is plentiful, and graphics can be made to look so much better than the base with Reshade.”
“Don't mind the graphics; with proper mods like high-quality racing bikes, rider models, and detailed tracks, the game can look very aesthetic.”
“I've been playing it since 2013, and it's by far the best bike sim I've ever played. The graphics didn't change in all these years, but the game still looks perfectly fine.”
“It requires mods as there's pretty much no base game content and the graphics look like I've gone back to 2005.”
“Just a shame that the graphics engine is outdated and too much aliased (in VR).”
“I suppose I wish that graphics were a bit prettier.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised, receiving a perfect score of 10/10 for its exceptional simulation of bike mechanics, setting it apart from other bike games.
“Gameplay: 10/10”
“The game successfully simulates bike mechanics like no other bike game can.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences stability issues, particularly with buggy physics at low speeds, reminiscent of the developer's previous title, MX Bikes. While these problems do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, players may encounter a steep learning curve and visual glitches, especially when attempting to enhance graphics settings like HDR.
“The only trouble is it suffers from the weird buggy Piboso physics at low speed, similar to MX Bikes (same developer and probably similar code/engine). It doesn't put me off too much and I still enjoy the game, but expect a steep learning curve as with MX Bikes.”
“Visually, it looks very dated and the settings to improve it, like HDR, are a joke because not only do they take away a lot of frames with minimal benefits, but they also introduce visual glitches.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story mode, focusing solely on simulation physics without a narrative component.
“There is no story mode as this game provides only simulation physics.”
