Moto Racer Collection

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"Moto Racer Collection offers a variety of motorcycle racing experiences, featuring four different games with diverse modes and tracks. From the Great Wall of China to the streets of Paris, compete in GP, Supercross, and Freestyle races, or hone your skills in Arcade and Simulation modes. Experience various bike categories, including Moto GP and trial bikes, at high speeds and in tricky obstacle courses."

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

46%

Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The collection offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original Moto Racer games, particularly the first two titles which are still enjoyable despite their age.
Some players have successfully managed to get the games running on modern systems with the help of community guides, indicating that with effort, the games can be playable.
The arcade-style gameplay of Moto Racer 1 and 2 is still fun and engaging, providing a sense of speed and excitement that appeals to racing game enthusiasts.

Many titles in the collection, especially Moto Racer 1 and 2, are reported to be unplayable or require extensive tinkering to run properly on modern systems, leading to frustration for buyers.
The collection lacks modern features such as achievements and proper controller support, making it feel outdated and poorly optimized for current hardware.
Moto Racer 3 and the 15th Anniversary edition are generally considered inferior, with poor graphics and gameplay that do not live up to the standards set by the earlier titles.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The graphics of the game collection are generally considered outdated, reflecting their origins from the PS1/PS2 era, with many users noting significant limitations compared to modern titles. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm, others criticize the poor production values, glitches, and overall lack of visual polish, leading to mixed feelings about the graphical quality. Overall, the graphics are deemed acceptable for their time but fall short of contemporary standards, with some users experiencing performance issues that required adjustments to settings.
- “Considering how old the game truly is, the graphics aren't bad at all.”
- “Even today, if you don't have a problem with the old graphics, they are two exciting and very addictive games.”
- “The graphics are not too hot, but that is because these games are old (Moto Racer 1 came out in 1997).”
- “Bad graphics, horrible controls, not fun at all…”
- “The dirt bike track framerates were really stuttering to the point they were unplayable, but when I lowered the graphics quality that fixed it.”
- “It's a port of a mobile game, and it shows: poor production values; bland and uninspired graphics; and very, very bad AI.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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43%
The gameplay experience is marred by significant issues, including severe frame rate drops when using brakes and challenges in configuration, particularly for non-English speakers. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable and offers exciting tracks that encourage replayability, technical problems such as crashes and jittery recorded footage detract from the overall experience.
- “Fun but challenging gameplay with exciting tracks that'll keep you wanting to play in an attempt to beat your previous times.”
- “Another issue that may cause it to crash to desktop is if you have a game recorder in recording mode while the game transitions between menu and gameplay mode.”
- “Bugs that cause unacceptable drops in FPS during gameplay when using the brake.”
- “The first 30 minutes of gameplay are wasted as you struggle to configure the game, especially if you don't understand a language other than your own, since the community fixes are all in English.”
- “Although the gameplay can be recorded and it looks fine while playing, there is a problem with the recorded video; it's jittery.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users expressing disappointment over the replacement of the original soundtrack, which they found to be vibrant and engaging. Many noted the absence of music during races and criticized the new intro and menu themes as lacking energy and soul, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall. Overall, the changes to the music have left fans of the original soundtrack feeling unsatisfied.
- “I do believe I left Moto Racer's 2 CD in my stereo more time than in the PC, just for how great the soundtrack is.”
- “Why was the great, perfect soundtrack changed?”
- “Then I load the game with high expectations for a battery solo to start the video, and I get totally soulless music in a new intro video. Then the menu screen hits, and where is the beautiful punk rock music?”
- “[Moto Racer 2] does launch, but there's no sound during races, no music or sound effects.”
- “I don't recommend it because the soundtrack is not working, and the video sequences are too!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant narrative, with users noting that there is essentially no story present.
- “There is no story here.”
- “The narrative is completely lacking.”
- “The plot feels disjointed and unengaging.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that Mr 2 and 3 are generally stable on their systems, with no significant sound issues or noticeable glitches. However, some minor bugs may still be present.
- “The game is incredibly buggy, making it difficult to enjoy.”
- “While Mr. 2 and 3 generally work on my system without sound problems or obvious glitches, there are still significant stability issues.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing significant framerate issues on the dirt bike track, rendering it unplayable until they lowered the graphics quality, which improved performance.
- “The dirt bike track framerates were really stuttering to the point they were unplayable, but when I lowered the graphics quality, that fixed it.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, causing frequent frame drops and lag during intense moments.”
- “Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable framerate, making it frustrating to play.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by lighthearted and playful moments, such as amusing interactions with characters, including flirtatious encounters after victories and comical scenarios involving deceit, like a character attempting to cheat with play money.
- “If you win your race, some attractive characters greet you, and the guy giving out the money tries to cheat you with play money in a cutscene. It's funny to watch.”
- “The humor in the game is spot-on, with clever dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with quirky characters and absurd scenarios that always bring a smile to my face.”