MotoGP18
- June 7, 2018
- Milestone
- 2h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"MotoGP18 is a sports game that allows both single-player and multiplayer/PvP racing. Players can compete in the 2018 MotoGP season, starting from the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and progressing to the Premier class. The game features 19 official tracks, improved bike customization, and tire management. Players can also monitor their progress with the MotoGP ID and watch friends' races with new cameras in Spectator Mode."
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Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and sound, providing an immersive racing experience.
- Gameplay is enjoyable with a good sense of speed and bike handling, making it fun for both casual and hardcore players.
- The game has improved physics and bike setup mechanics, allowing for significant differences in performance based on player choices.
- The AI is often criticized for lacking racing etiquette, making it frustrating during races.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and graphical glitches, which detract from the overall experience.
- Multiplayer options are limited and often unstable, leading to a disappointing online experience.
- graphics112 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the latest MotoGP game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning detail on bikes and improved visuals, while others criticize them as outdated and blurry, especially at higher frame rates. Although there are notable advancements with the new engine, many players feel the graphics still lag behind other modern racing titles, leading to a perception of inconsistency in quality. Overall, while some find the graphics satisfactory, others express disappointment, suggesting that further improvements are needed.
“The graphics and sound are unreal and so realistic on the bike view.”
“Graphic detail on the bikes is simply stunning, making you marvel at the inner engine moving parts.”
“Graphically speaking, light years ahead of MotoGPs of years past.”
“Awful graphics, Moto GP 15 is better than this.”
“The graphics are terrible as well, blurry menus and you just need to compare this to the recently released Detroit: Become Human game to see what is actually possible with graphics, and in particular facial modeling these days - makes this game look like a joke!”
“The graphic quality is a downgrade, not what I imagined for UE4; maybe they can improve later.”
- gameplay32 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the latest MotoGP game is generally praised for its mechanics and realism, with many considering it the best in the series to date. However, some players have noted issues such as bugs during cornering and robotic rider movements in replays, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is still regarded as fun and enjoyable, especially with a controller.
“Gameplay is the best of a MotoGP game yet.”
“Great graphics, beautiful motorbikes, and realistic gameplay.”
“The overall gameplay is really fun!”
“Nice and best MotoGP in overall ratings, especially on the game mechanics. However, I am a little disappointed with the bug when cornering; it looks like the motorbike is swaying while circling the corners. I hope for an update to fix these bugs.”
“These issues are not enough to ruin the whole gameplay experience, but they do stand out.”
“Now it's not enough to detract from gameplay, but it gets annoying.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on lower-end hardware without crashes, players have noted issues with blurriness and poor anti-aliasing that detract from the visual experience. Tweaking bike setups significantly impacts performance, which adds a layer of satisfaction, but some users express frustration with the optimization itself.
“It's also very satisfying to see the impact of tweaking the bike setup, improving or damaging your on-track performance by a significant amount.”
“Good game so far, runs smoothly, no crashes.”
“Graphics are just fine, nothing special, but they run smoothly and I've only got a 1050 Ti.”
“I hate the optimization though... also the game is not that simulator type of bike game but still enjoyed the game.”
“The use of the new engine is welcome and necessary, but it's still blurry, with poor anti-aliasing solutions, and downsampling hurts the performance quite a lot.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurdities, such as the absence of a fuel map while still being labeled a simulation. Players find the multiplayer experience amusing, often expressing their frustration in a lighthearted manner. Overall, the humor seems to stem from the game's quirks and the community's playful banter.
“This game is so funny.”
“The fuel map not being present and still calling it a sim is hilarious.”
“Funny multiplayer experience... if you hate this game, don't buy it! XD”
- story6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not the primary focus, as users highlight the strengths of MotoGP 18 and the mobile app MotoGP Champions Quest in delivering engaging event-driven and esports racing experiences. While the narrative may take a backseat, the gameplay mechanics, particularly the reaction controls in the mobile app, are praised for enhancing the overall experience.
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game experiences occasional screen freezes during crashes and has some minor bugs and glitches, which are expected to be addressed in future patches. While there are stability issues related to the new logical engine, no major bugs have been encountered.
“Screen freezes momentarily every time I crash.”
“Of course, there are a few minor bugs and glitches that will be patched.”
“Given the new focus from the developers on the new logical engine, it has its fair amount of glitches, although no major bugs so far on my end.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being cool and engaging, earning a strong rating of 9/10. However, some users noted the absence of an optional background racing track as a missed opportunity for enhancement.
“Great cool music throughout [b]9/10[/b]”
“One thing missing... an optional background racing music.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere during the race weekend is generally regarded as authentic, with variations depending on the coverage chosen. Recent improvements have streamlined the experience by eliminating unnecessary content, allowing for a greater focus on racing and commentary, which enhances the overall ambiance.
“The atmosphere around the race weekend is authentic enough, depending on whose coverage you watch, I suppose.”
“They cut out a lot of the rubbish people didn't want in 2017 and 2016 and focused on the racing, the commentary, and the atmosphere.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while there have been improvements in physics that enhance playability for newcomers, the overall replayability of the game remains limited, suggesting that it may not offer enough new content or features to encourage repeated play for seasoned players.
“I owned previous MotoGP versions and I admit there was an improvement in physics (it is more playable for new players of this game compared to the previous season), but that's all.”
“I owned previous MotoGP versions and I admit there was an improvement in physics (it is more playable for new players of this game compared to the previous season), but that's all.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, particularly for players familiar with previous MotoGP titles, suggesting a lack of value and innovation in the offering.
“This is just another cash grab from Milestone. If you've played their other MotoGP games, don't waste your money on this one.”
“Overall, this feels like a typical cash grab game from Milestone. If you've experienced their previous MotoGP titles, I recommend skipping this one.”
“This game is clearly designed to extract money from players rather than provide a quality experience. Avoid it if you're familiar with Milestone's previous offerings.”
