Motorhead
- September 16, 2015
- Urbanscan
Get on Steam"Motorhead is a Sci-Fi Racing game with both multi-player and single-player modes. Choose from 10 sleek racers and navigate through 8 obstacle-filled courses in urban, desert, and seaside terrain. With options for 30 or 60 frames per second, customize your visual and gameplay experience for up to seven cars in a race. Impressive visuals and unique vehicles create a futuristic and thrilling racing atmosphere."
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game retains its amazing soundtrack, which is a highlight for many players.
- It runs well on various controllers, including Xbox and PS2 USB controllers, providing a decent gameplay experience.
- For those who enjoy simple arcade racing games, it can be a fun experience despite its flaws.
- This is a poorly executed PSX port, lacking the quality and features of the original PC version.
- The graphics are subpar, with significant frame drops and unplayable controls, making it frustrating for players.
- Many players were disappointed that this version cannot be tweaked or configured to improve the experience.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting its quality and enjoyment, particularly in the PSX port, which retains the soundtrack effectively. Despite criticisms of the graphics and performance, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's standout features, often compared favorably to other racing games like Wipeout XL. Overall, the music is described as a significant and enjoyable aspect of the gameplay experience.
“For those who don't know, it's essentially just a fun little arcade racer with simple controls, challenging AI, and an amazing soundtrack.”
“The best thing I can say about the game is that the soundtrack is retained (tied with Wipeout XL for best racing soundtrack).”
“The best thing I can say about the game is that the soundtrack is retained (tied with Wipeout XL for best racing soundtrack).”
“It's not the PC version, which sucks because this PSX port looks trash with the graphics, but I still bought it because it's the only version where I can listen to the music properly.”
“Dank MIDI music.”
“Music skipped once.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the PSX port are widely criticized for being subpar, with many users noting that they look significantly worse than the PC version. Complaints include poor visual quality, frequent frame drops, and a lack of options to adjust or improve the graphics, leading some players to seek refunds. Overall, the graphical performance is considered disappointing and detracts from the gaming experience.
“The graphics are horrible and there are a lot of frame drops while playing.”
“The screenshot previews of the game do not even do the shoddy graphics justice.”
“It's not the PC version, which is disappointing because this PSX port looks terrible with the graphics.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, focusing on basic controls such as gas, reverse, and handbrake, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
“The gameplay is straightforward, focusing on just gas, reverse, and handbrake, making it accessible for all players.”
“I love how the gameplay mechanics are easy to grasp, allowing for a smooth learning curve.”
“The simplicity of the gameplay enhances the overall experience, letting players enjoy the thrill without getting bogged down by complex controls.”
“The gameplay is overly simplistic, consisting only of gas, reverse, and handbrake.”
“I found the gameplay to be repetitive and lacking depth.”
“The controls feel unresponsive, making the gameplay frustrating at times.”
