MotoGP 18
- June 7, 2018
- Milestone
Whilst MotoGP 18 represents a step in the right direction for Milestone and this series, there's still work to be done for things to reach the next level.
A complete reboot of the series. MotoGP18 is the greatest and ultimate experience for all MotoGP fans. True to life riders, bikes and tracks. Drone and 3D scanning for a 1:1 recreation of tracks and riders. Down to the smallest detail.
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews
- Vastly improved visuals enhance immersion and detail in bike handling.
- Offers a wide range of customization options for bikes and riders.
- Realistic racing action with helpful rider aids for a more accessible experience.
- AI remains poor, with riders failing to react dynamically to obstacles.
- Visuals and presentation are bland, with issues like washed-out textures and lengthy loading times.
- Lacks significant innovation over previous titles, feeling more like an iteration than a true upgrade.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics in the latest MotoGP release show a mix of opinions; while some praise the vastly improved visuals and attention to detail in bike design that enhance immersion, others criticize the overall presentation as bland and repetitive, with technical issues detracting from the experience.
“The vastly improved visuals really add to the immersion of the game. The bikes have had a lot of attention to detail; each feels, sounds, and rides differently, offering a high level of customization.”
“The graphics in this game are stunning, creating a vibrant and immersive world that draws you in.”
“The attention to detail in the environments and bike designs is remarkable, making every race feel unique and visually engaging.”
“The latest MotoGP release from developer Milestone sticks to the series' signature racing action but misses the mark with visuals and presentation.”
“Bland visuals, repetitive action, hit-or-miss multiplayer, somewhat lengthy load times, minor technical hiccups.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance due to a new engine, resulting in numerous bugs and unstable online gameplay. Additionally, it lacks features present in previous MotoGP titles, such as the 2017 managerial career mode, and suffers from excessively long loading times.
“The new game engine performance is worse, full of strange bugs, and online gameplay is unstable.”
“There are fewer features than in previous MotoGP games, and the 2017 managerial career mode has been removed.”
“Loading times are longer than Route 66.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the new MotoGP game has been criticized for its poor performance due to a new game engine, which is plagued by bugs and unstable online play. Additionally, it offers fewer features compared to previous installments, including the removal of the managerial career mode from 2017, and suffers from excessively long loading times.
“The new game engine performance is worse, full of strange bugs, and online gameplay is unstable.”
“There are fewer features than in previous MotoGP games, and the 2017 managerial career mode has been removed.”
“Loading times are longer than Route 66.”
Critic Reviews
MotoGP 18 Review – Again But Better
It's an improvement on the previous iteration, even if only visually. Aside from that, it feels like the same game but ever so slightly improved. That's the real shame, the jump from Milestone's ageing engine to Unreal had a lot of potential. Considering everything, do I recommend MotoGP 18? If you want a motorbike racing game now, then go for it. If not, you may be better waiting for Ride 3.
65%Half-Throttle Racing
The latest MotoGP release from developer Milestone sticks to the series' signature racing action but misses the mark with visuals and presentation.
60%Déjà Vu
The MotoGP racing series is to the motorcycle world what Formula One is to auto racing. The games that license the racing series’ name, however, have never quite lived up to its standard.
60%
