MotoGP17

With two career modes and a buttload of customisation options, combined with exciting racing at any level, MotoGP ‘17 is another success for the series.

80%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

stability, atmosphere

80% User Score Based on 268 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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MotoGP17 is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Milestone S.r.l. and was released on June 15, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"MotoGP™17 is a realistic racing sport game that features the official 2017 riders, teams, and tracks. Experience the thrill of competitive motorbike racing with local multi-player mode for up to 2-players, or single-player mode. With stunning 60 FPS visuals and new rules, get ready for an unparalleled and exhilarating MotoGP™ experience."

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 268 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The handling and physics of the bikes are polished and provide a satisfying experience, making it enjoyable for both new and veteran players.
The Managerial Career mode adds depth to the gameplay, allowing players to manage their own teams and experience the strategic side of racing.
The sound design is significantly improved, with distinct engine sounds that enhance the immersion of the racing experience.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and freezing, particularly in online multiplayer modes.
The AI behavior is inconsistent and often unrealistic, leading to frustrating racing experiences where AI riders can be overly aggressive or unresponsive.
Graphics and overall presentation feel dated compared to contemporary racing titles, lacking the visual polish expected from a modern game.

graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
61%
8%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the improvements in texture resolution and detail compared to previous titles, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking significant upgrades. Many users appreciate the game's ability to run well on lower-end hardware, but express disappointment in the limited graphic settings and overall visual fidelity. Despite these criticisms, the sound quality and immersive atmosphere are often highlighted as strong points that enhance the racing experience.
- “The game pushes to the limit the already dated game engine, but the results are satisfactory. The handling and the physics are better, bike controls are now more precise and refined, graphics have higher texture resolution and more refined details in general, menus are beautiful and work fine.”
- “Motogp17 is the best MotoGP game to come out from Milestone so far. Very smooth and beautiful graphics, decent physics, official riders, and tracks. Highly recommended.”
- “The graphics look great, a step above the last game.”
- “Poor graphics that belong in a $10 indie game, not a $60 sports game.”
- “Terrible graphics, gameplay, glitches, etc. Even the rider faces are the same as the faces they used 5 years ago. Nothing has been updated; it's just been re-skinned and I fell for it once again.”
- “The graphics are not really up to date but still look okay.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
48%
12%
The gameplay in the latest iteration of the series is generally regarded as solid and satisfying, with improvements in mechanics and handling, though some players feel it lacks innovation and can be time-consuming due to the inability to delegate races to AI. While many appreciate the balance between arcade and simulation elements, there are criticisms regarding technical issues, such as bugs and performance dips, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers a content-rich and immersive experience that rewards skill and dedication, particularly in its manager career mode and bike customization features.
- “It may not dazzle visually or innovate dramatically, but it delivers a technically sound, mechanically satisfying, and content-heavy experience that rewards skill and dedication.”
- “The manager career is brilliant, with great bike customization, and the gameplay is very replayable.”
- “As addictive as previous MotoGP games, but with improved game mechanics and better graphics.”
- “The inability to delegate races to the AI means you’ll have to participate in every event yourself, which can make the managerial gameplay loop feel more time-consuming than necessary.”
- “It feels like an iteration rather than a revolution, refining existing mechanics rather than breaking new ground.”
- “Terrible graphics, gameplay, glitches, etc... even the rider faces are the same as the faces they used 5 years ago. Nothing has been updated; it's just been re-skinned and I fell for it once again.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezing during loading screens and crashes that affect the entire operating system. Persistent issues from previous titles, such as AI inconsistencies and numerous bugs, have not been resolved, leading to a frustrating experience that many players find unplayable. Overall, the game is described as a "bug-ridden mess," with significant stability concerns that detract from its potential enjoyment.
- “When I get into career managerial mode, the loading screen freezes and it doesn't go any further.”
- “Good sim once you're in the game, but I don't know if it's just me or my machine, but getting out of the game always freezes the OS.”
- “At this point, I don't recommend you buy it; it's impossible to complete a single turn in Mugello until the game freezes my entire computer... really disappointed...”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The optimization of the game is a mixed bag; while it achieves a smooth 60 frames per second for an immersive experience, some users report issues like stuttering and limited graphic settings. Overall, the visuals are considered acceptable, but the optimization could benefit from improvements to enhance user control and performance consistency.
- “This mode introduces a strategic layer that extends the experience beyond the track, forcing players to think about long-term growth, financial stability, and performance improvements.”
- “Still, the smooth 60 frames per second performance helps create a more immersive sense of speed and realism than earlier entries.”
- “Luckily, I haven't noticed any performance problems yet.”
- “The stuttering is ludicrous.”
- “While I was downloading the game, I had a few doubts concerning its performance, based on the first reviews that have been posted by others.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The atmosphere in the game is praised for its authentic immersion, driven by engine sounds, crowd noise, and ambient effects, which compensate for any visual shortcomings. However, some users feel it does not reach the high standards set by other racing titles like Project Cars 2.
- “The combination of engine sounds, crowd noise, and ambient track effects gives the races an authentic atmosphere that enhances immersion even when the visuals fall short.”
- “The atmosphere lacks depth compared to other racing platforms, such as Project Cars 2.”
- “The game fails to create an immersive environment, making it feel flat and uninspired.”
- “There is a noticeable absence of dynamic elements that would enhance the overall atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the game's replayability enhanced by its multiplayer and time trial modes, which allow for competitive play and personal challenges on various international circuits. Additionally, the manager career mode and extensive bike customization contribute to a highly replayable experience, though some users express a desire for more features to further increase this aspect.
- “The manager career is brilliant, great bike customization, and the gameplay is very replayable.”
- “Multiplayer and time trial modes extend the game’s replay value, giving players the opportunity to test their skills against others or chase their own personal bests across the calendar’s array of international circuits.”
- “Please add more features to this game to make it highly replayable.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's music aspect is limited, featuring only menu music and lacking in-game tracks, which leads players to rely on external sources like YouTube music to enhance their experience.
- “YouTube music makes the game even better.”
- “There is no in-game music like other MotoGP games.”
- “Just menu music.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, as progress often hinges on completing numerous races with slow advancement. While the inclusion of classic content is appreciated, unlocking everything can feel time-consuming and laborious.
- “However, it can also feel grindy and repetitive at times, as progress requires completing race after race with relatively slow advancement.”
- “Always good to have classic content, but unlocking all of it can be a bit tedious and takes heaps of time.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that while the personal experiences of players may vary, the overarching narrative of MotoGP 17 is engaging and well-received, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, particularly in the cutscenes featuring the parc ferme, which are described as both hilarious and horrifying due to the poor animation quality and the unsettling lack of eyelids on characters.
- “The parc ferme cutscenes are both hilarious (the animation quality is frankly poor) and horrifying (none of the characters have eyelids!).”