Motorbike Evolution 2024
- March 25, 2024
- Petr Šimůnek
Get on SteamI 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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Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master.
- The game is free to play and offers a decent variety of modes, including multiplayer and singleplayer.
- Impressive for a solo developer project, with potential for growth and improvement.
- The physics and handling of the bikes can be frustrating, especially at higher levels.
- There are significant pay-to-win elements that can affect the competitive balance.
- The game suffers from connectivity issues and a lack of players in certain regions, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in Motorbike Evolution 2024 receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice visuals and smooth performance at recommended settings, others find certain textures and background elements dated, with occasional glitches that disrupt immersion. Overall, the game is considered visually appealing but could benefit from further improvements and customization options.
“Overall, the game offers a good balance of gameplay mechanics and graphics.”
“Good graphics, nice circuits, enjoyed the racing.”
“Graphics, as far as I can tell, are not unstable unless you go all the way up; stick to recommended settings.”
“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.”
“I am also not happy with these graphics, but it is what it is.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics and realistic bike physics, providing a fun and challenging experience, especially once players acclimate to the handling. While the game is enjoyable and easy to pick up, some users note issues with early access elements affecting physics and overall gameplay. Despite a limited number of tracks and a sparse player base, the game is considered a quality free racer with a rewarding progression system.
“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 is great for someone who expects gameplay that doesn't forgive a single mistake.”
“However, you can still see the early access aspects 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.”
“Bad mechanics.”
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- monetization5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game is free-to-play but features aggressive pay-to-win monetization tactics, including intrusive ads that are not clickable and a premium subscription option to remove ads. Additionally, the game collects personal information, raising privacy concerns among users.
“The game is free-to-play but has 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').”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be significant, often requiring considerable time investment to unlock higher-level bikes and parts. While some appreciate the depth this grinding adds, many feel it can become tedious and overwhelming. Overall, the fun gameplay somewhat offsets the grind, but it remains a notable aspect of the experience.
“While this depth is appreciated, the grind to unlock certain parts can feel tedious.”
“Very grindy.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story of the game starts off engaging with the initial experience of using starter bikes, but it becomes less compelling as players progress to higher classes, suggesting a decline in narrative interest or depth.
“Game was initially fun with the starter bikes, but as you progress to higher classes, the story takes a different turn.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a key feature, particularly when played with friends, as the simple yet glitchy mechanics lead to amusing situations. Players find the wonky controls to be a source of laughter, enhancing the overall fun experience.
“This game is so simple, a little bit glitched, but it's so funny, especially with friends.”
“Very fun with friends; the wonky controls are very funny.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, including dated textures and occasional graphical glitches that can disrupt immersion. While it is generally enjoyable, players note that it is slightly buggy, which is somewhat expected given its early access status.
“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. However, it is in early access, so it's understandable.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game features competent sound design with realistic engine noises and ambient sounds, but the soundtrack itself is considered somewhat forgettable.
“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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers extensive customization options, enabling players to adjust both the appearance and performance of their bikes, which enhances the overall optimization experience.
“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 experience.”
“I love how the game allows for detailed adjustments, making it easy to optimize my strategy.”
