Motorbike Evolution 2024

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Motorbike Evolution 2024 is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Petr Šimůnek and was released on March 25, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

I have been creating this game since high school and have worked hard through my studies at Charles University in Prague. My aim for this year is to carry over my Ph.D. research about procedurally generated terrains into my game. I aim to capture 150 years of racing in a game one day. Motorbike Evolution is a multiplayer racing game that uses principles similar to those of World of Tanks. With e…

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graphics5 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with a simple control scheme that is easy to learn but hard to master.
Impressive for a free indie game, offering a decent variety of modes and a solid progression system.
Good graphics and physics, especially considering it's developed by a single person, with potential for future improvements.

Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially when trying to unlock higher-tier bikes.
Physics and handling are often criticized as unrealistic, leading to frustrating collisions and penalties.
Limited content and connectivity issues in multiplayer can detract from the overall experience.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that while they can look decent on high settings, they often appear dated, reminiscent of games from five years ago. Many users recommend playing on recommended settings to avoid graphical glitches, and while some appreciate the visuals, others express a desire for improvements and customization options. Overall, the graphics are considered acceptable but not groundbreaking, with a balance of decent performance and occasional immersion-breaking issues.
- “I lowered my graphics all the way down, since I am on an older PC, but it still looks great :)”
- “Motorbike Evolution 2024 is a fun game with nice graphics.”
- “Overall, the game offers a good balance of gameplay mechanics and graphics.”
- “I will not recommend this; the graphics are the worst and the controls are bad.”
- “Unfortunately, some textures and background elements look dated, and occasional graphical glitches can break immersion.”
- “The graphics leave a bit to be desired, but it's not too bad either.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the solid mechanics and realistic physics, while others find it repetitive and lacking in content. Players appreciate the easy controls and progression system, but note issues with graphics and player population, particularly on European servers. Overall, the game offers a fun experience for those who enjoy challenging gameplay, despite some early access shortcomings.
- “The core gameplay mechanics remain solid, with a focus on realistic bike physics and challenging tracks.”
- “Awesome game so much fun, quick to get into and easy mechanics that just feel good and realistic enough to be exciting.”
- “The game honestly caught me by surprise, was quite fun having to learn the mechanics, and liked the really simple controls, and the way the progression system worked was really nice too.”
- “However you can still see the early access bit of the game shining through in things like physics and overall gameplay, but I think right now, at least on the European servers, there are barely any players.”
- “This is so bad; the graphics are bad, the gameplay is bad, everything is bad.”
- “Bad mechanics.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often requiring significant time and effort to unlock content, such as vehicles and upgrades. While some appreciate the depth and fun of the game, many express frustration over the limited content and the necessity of grinding, with some suggesting it detracts from the overall experience. Despite being free, the grind can feel overwhelming, leading to mixed feelings about progression.
- “The amount of content is very limited, and progression is unnecessarily grindy—unlocking even the simplest low-poly bikes takes way too much time and effort.”
- “While this depth is appreciated, the grind to unlock certain parts can feel tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game employs a free-to-play model with significant pay-to-win elements, alongside intrusive ads that are not clickable. Users are required to provide personal information, which may be sold, and while a premium subscription can eliminate ads, the overall monetization strategy has drawn criticism for its aggressive nature.
- “Free-to-play with full-blown pay-to-win monetization.”
- “Right off the bat, the game asks for your birth date and other information they are going to sell, and they throw ads at you too!”
- “The premium subscription will also prevent ads from displaying ('powered by Anzu').”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its quirky animations and wonky controls, which players find particularly entertaining when playing with friends. While the gameplay can become repetitive over time, the comedic elements, especially during crashes and glitches, provide a lighthearted experience that adds to the fun.
- “The animations are funny as heck when you crash.”
- “This game is so simple, a little bit glitched, but is so, so funny especially with friends.”
- “Very fun with friends, the wonky controls are very funny.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the experience, while the sound design is praised for its realism. However, the soundtrack itself is considered somewhat forgettable.
- “The music is so good here, and the communication chat literally makes everyone enjoy it.”
- “The sound design is competent, with realistic engine noises and ambient sounds.”
- “The soundtrack is somewhat forgettable.”
- “The music lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The background music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability as players can earn in-game currency to unlock new bikes and continue racing. While a free version is available, players have the option to purchase premium content for enhanced experiences, though it's not necessary to enjoy the game fully.
- “The game offers excellent replayability, allowing players to earn cash to unlock new bikes and race more. I started with the free version, but the option to pay for premium bikes and upgrades is available if you choose.”
- “There's a great level of replayability here, as you can continually earn rewards and improve your racing experience.”
- “I love how replayable this game is! Each race feels fresh, and there are always new bikes to unlock and challenges to tackle.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences some stability issues, including bugs, internet connectivity problems among players, and occasional graphical glitches that can disrupt immersion. While these issues are noted, many players find the game enjoyable and attribute the bugs to its early access status.
- “The game was a little buggy, with a lot of internet issues from other players.”
- “Unfortunately, some textures and background elements look dated, and occasional graphical glitches can break immersion.”
- “Honestly, this is a very fun game, but it is slightly buggy since it is in early access.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is praised for its extensive customization options, enabling players to adjust both the appearance and performance of their bikes to suit their preferences.
- “The customization options are extensive, allowing players to tweak their bikes' appearance and performance.”
- “The optimization features let you fine-tune every aspect of your gameplay, making it a truly personalized experience.”
- “I love how the game allows for detailed adjustments, ensuring that my setup is perfectly suited to my playstyle.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game starts off engaging with the initial excitement of using starter bikes, but as players progress to higher classes, the narrative becomes less compelling and fails to maintain the same level of interest.
- “The game was initially fun with the starter bikes, but as you progress to higher classes, the story takes a different turn.”