MotoGP17
- June 15, 2017
- Milestone S.r.l.
"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."
Reviews
- Great graphics and improved sound quality enhance the overall racing experience.
- The game offers a good balance between arcade and simulation gameplay, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced players.
- The managerial career mode adds depth and allows players to customize their experience, making it enjoyable for fans of motorcycle racing.
- The AI behavior is often unrealistic, leading to frustrating collisions and poor racing dynamics.
- There are frequent bugs and crashes, particularly in online multiplayer, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Graphics and physics feel outdated compared to modern standards, with some players noting a lack of significant improvements over previous titles.
- graphics46 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the improved texture resolution and overall detail, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking significant advancement from previous titles. Many noted that while the visuals are generally satisfactory and suitable for lower-end PCs, they still fall short of expectations for a modern sports game, with some even comparing them unfavorably to earlier versions. Overall, the graphics are seen as a solid improvement but not groundbreaking, with a consensus that further enhancements are needed.
“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.”
“Played rider career like I did in MotoGP 15 and was stunned by the improvement in sound, handling, and graphics.”
“The first thing I noticed were the terrible graphics and physics.”
“- 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.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay of the MotoGP series has received mixed reviews, with many praising the balance between arcade and simulation elements, particularly in titles like MotoGP 17 and SBK 09. Players appreciate the improved mechanics, bike customization, and immersive experiences, although some have criticized the presence of bugs, outdated graphics, and a lack of realism in certain aspects. While the gameplay is generally enjoyable and addictive, technical issues and a perceived lack of innovation have dampened the experience for some users.
“Motogp 17 has the balance of both looks and gameplay.”
“The manager career is brilliant, great bike customization, and the gameplay is very replayable.”
“As addictive as previous MotoGP games but improved game mechanics and better graphics.”
“Terrible graphics, gameplay, glitches, etc... even the rider faces are the same as the face they used 5 years ago. Nothing has been updated; it's just been re-skinned and I fell for it once again.”
“Backed up by zero gameplay footage or even a list of features, the marketing campaign was a real joke this year.”
“Update: This started to dip below 60fps when the big bikes were out and made my gameplay experience jumpy and twitchy.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes during loading screens and gameplay, leading to crashes that affect their entire operating system. Persistent bugs, including AI inconsistencies and graphical issues, have not been adequately addressed since previous titles, resulting in a frustrating experience for players. Overall, many reviewers strongly advise against purchasing the game due to its ongoing stability problems.
“When I get into career 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 buying it; it's impossible to complete a single turn in Mugello until the game freezes my entire computer... really disappointed.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with some users noting satisfactory performance and visuals. However, there are reports of significant stuttering issues that detract from the experience.
“The visuals are okay, but the optimization is impressive.”
“While I was downloading the game, I had a few doubts concerning its performance based on the initial reviews from others.”
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the game's manager career and bike customization features to be highly engaging, contributing to its strong replayability. However, there is a desire for additional features to further enhance this aspect of the game.
“The manager career is brilliant, with great bike customization and highly replayable gameplay.”
“Please add more features to this game, as it would make it even more replayable.”
“The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back for more after the first playthrough.”
“Once you finish the main story, there isn't much incentive to replay the game.”
“I found the gameplay repetitive, which really diminishes its replayability.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks in-game music, a notable departure from previous MotoGP titles, offering only menu music instead.
“There is no in-game music like in other MotoGP games.”
“There's only menu music.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while the personal experiences of players are shared, the focus shifts to the game's overall quality, suggesting that the story aspect may not be a central feature in "MotoGP 17."
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the atmosphere in this racing game falls short compared to other titles like Project Cars 2, indicating a less immersive and engaging environment.
“The atmosphere lacks depth compared to other racing platforms, such as Project Cars 2.”
“The game fails to create an immersive atmosphere, making it feel flat and uninspired.”
“There is a noticeable absence of environmental detail, which detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that while classic content is enjoyable, the process of unlocking it can be tedious and time-consuming, leading to a sense of grinding.
“Unlocking all the classic content can be a bit tedious and takes a lot of time.”
“The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“Repetitive tasks make the experience feel more like a chore than a fun adventure.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of hilarity and horror, particularly highlighted in the cutscenes where the poor animation quality adds to the comedic effect, despite the unsettling appearance of characters lacking eyelids.
“The parc ferme cutscenes are both hilarious (the animation quality is frankly poor) and horrifying (none of the characters have eyelids!).”