RIDE

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 634 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • optimization
RIDE Game Cover
Ride is a game that provides truly excellent gameplay that's both solid and rewarding. A few minor annoyances hold the game back, none of which break the factors of enjoyment and immersion.
Starting at $1.99Buy now
Get on Steam Get on Xbox Games Store

"Ride is a sport game that offers a wide variety of motorcycles and beautiful racetracks set in 15 different locations around the world. Compete in the World Tour, improve your bike, and rise to the top of the World Rankings. Play with up to 12 players online, or split-screen with a friend, and enjoy the ingenious graphics, excellent music, and clean humor. Despite being poorly optimized and buggy, Ride provides an entertaining and immersive motorcycle racing experience."

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station 3
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

71%
Audience ScoreBased on 634 reviews
graphics68 positive mentions
optimization18 negative mentions
  • Ride offers a solid foundation for motorcycle racing enthusiasts with a diverse selection of bikes and tracks.
  • The game features enjoyable gameplay mechanics, allowing players to customize their bikes and riders extensively.
  • The graphics and attention to detail in bike models are impressive, enhancing the overall racing experience.
  • The game suffers from significant bugs, including save data corruption and performance issues, which can hinder gameplay.
  • AI behavior is often frustrating, with opponents crashing into players and not adhering to realistic racing lines.
  • The sound design is lacking, with many bikes sounding unrealistic and not capturing the true essence of motorcycle engines.
  • graphics142 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the detailed bike models and overall visual quality, especially for a title of its age. However, some users report issues with optimization, occasional frame drops, and inconsistent environmental graphics, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers good visuals that enhance immersion, it also suffers from technical glitches and a lack of graphical options that can impact performance.

    • “The graphics and sound design contribute to the immersive feel of the game.”
    • “Ride is a very realistic motorbike simulator with stunning visuals and detail despite its difficulty.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely awesome regarding bike models and ground textures; the environment outside the course itself, though, is somewhat to be desired, but you buy a bike racing game to race bikes, not to look at people in a crowd or a pretty little house.”
    • “Graphics and on tracks was bad and not smooth.”
    • “Has some bad graphic optimization and becomes slow, it feels like the fps dip a lot.”
    • “The graphics aren't the greatest but the most important things, the bikes, look good.”
  • gameplay62 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as straightforward and enjoyable, blending arcade and simulation elements effectively, though it lacks depth and complexity. Players appreciate the good physics and mechanics, particularly in motorcycle handling, but some report issues with crashes and performance, especially on PC. Overall, while the gameplay is fun and engaging, it is marred by occasional bugs and subpar engine sounds, leading to a mixed reception.

    • “Good gameplay and graphics. I run it on a PC with a Pentium G3240, NVIDIA GeForce GT730, and 6GB of DDR3 RAM, and it still looks good.”
    • “The pros of this game is the basic gameplay; it's a really fun hybrid of arcade and sim that really nails the balance.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, this game is fantastic. Going around corners at high speeds looks and feels awesome, the physics seem lifelike, and it is genuinely challenging if you turn up the AI difficulty and turn the assists off.”
    • “Unfortunately, this mechanic is not available to the player.”
    • “I personally had a lot of issues trying to run the game properly until after about a couple of hours of searching and testing I managed to find the right settings and was finally able to play the game, but even then the gameplay felt choppy and not particularly pretty.”
    • “2 hours of constant crashes, and not the bike kind... and 0.3 hours of disappointing gameplay.”
  • optimization50 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, frequent stuttering, and low frame rates even on capable hardware. While some users noted that the game runs adequately on lower settings, the overall graphical and performance optimization is considered lacking, leading to a frustrating experience for many. Despite its fun gameplay and customization options, the technical issues detract from the overall enjoyment, with calls for patches to address these shortcomings.

    • “Ride is the smaller brother of Ride 2; everything is less here, but that also means lower system requirements, which translates to better performance on your PC.”
    • “Bike customization is good though; real brands and real mods I would apply to my bike for performance. Unlocking new suspension settings after buying a better fork kit is great.”
    • “After tweaking options and getting it to work, I love the game. Yeah, it's not perfect, has some texture bugs, and isn't that well optimized, but that can be fixed in later patches.”
    • “Later in the game when faster bikes are unlocked, the poor performance makes the game unplayable.”
    • “Tracks are low poly, the game is badly optimized, sounds are atrocious, and the game is overpriced.”
    • “Unfortunatly due to poor programming/optimization the game runs choppy even on a good computer.”
  • stability27 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, frame drops, and crashes, particularly during gameplay. Many players have experienced bugs that affect save data and overall performance, leading to frustration despite the game's enjoyable mechanics and graphics. While some users noted fewer issues than in previous titles from the developer, the overall consensus is that the game remains unfinished and plagued by glitches.

    • “My system runs all other racing sims (Project Cars, Assetto Corsa, Real Racing Experience, etc.) at full settings, so don't try to tell me my system can't handle it. The demo was fine; no freezes.”
    • “Not buggy like Milestone's other games; this one actually works.”
    • “There are bugs left and right and glitches and problems every time I try to run the game.”
    • “The game is too unfinished and buggy.”
    • “Bought the game and season pass, game had great potential but is buggy as hell, season pass has no content and zero communication from the devs. Steer clear of this one, looks like they have abandoned us...”
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the menu music and in-game tracks, while others find it forgettable or lacking compared to other titles. Notably, the soundtrack is considered better than that of its predecessor, Ride 2, and is appreciated for enhancing the overall experience, despite some players opting to turn it down. Overall, while the music has its highlights, many feel it could be improved.

    • “This game has the best menu music of any game since Tombs & Treasures on NES.”
    • “The music in Ride is better, in my opinion, than in Ride 2; hence we have the OST released for this game and not in Ride 2.”
    • “This has got to be the most fun and exciting bike game I've played in ages; the bikes handle well, the tracks are fun, the music is good, and the feeling is great.”
    • “The music in-game is alright, but I would argue the menus sound better.”
    • “To reiterate, I prefer Ride for its menu music and narration.”
    • “I can't comment on the music because I always turn it down in racing games.”
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story is generally viewed as lacking, with many players noting the absence of a compelling narrative or engaging characters, which detracts from the single-player experience. While some appreciate the gameplay, they suggest that those seeking a rich storyline may be disappointed, as the focus is primarily on the racing experience rather than a deep narrative. Overall, the game caters more to motorcycle enthusiasts and racing fans who prioritize gameplay over story.

    • “Epic story.”
    • “Recommended for every motorcycle enthusiast or racing game fan who doesn't care as much about storylines or background and just wants to enjoy a raw riding experience.”
    • “This game has no story.”
    • “Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
    • “Short (4 - 8 hours) if you focus on the main story/world tour mode.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by exaggerated and unrealistic crash animations that players find amusing, particularly the impressive tumbles and rolls of riders. While some collisions with other riders or obstacles can be funny due to the game's physics, the AI's erratic behavior, such as performing wheelies and constant ramming, detracts from the overall experience. Players also miss the funny emotes from previous versions, and the loading screens are humorously subpar compared to the rest of the game.

    • “When the bike and rider get thrown into the air, the tumble and roll is impressive and hilarious all at the same time, but this is not FlatOut where accidents are asked for.”
    • “Sometimes I have found the collisions with either other riders or walls/curbs to be a bit funny at times, though I think that's more a physics thing than bugs.”
    • “Btw, if you're searching for a realistic and super funny experience with motorcycle games, this is the best, guys! :3”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players note that significant grinding is necessary to unlock various bikes and upgrades in the game, with some suggesting that it can become tedious, especially during sharp turns. However, the option to rent bikes for free provides a welcome alternative for testing without grinding for credits. Overall, while grinding is a prominent aspect, it is somewhat mitigated by the availability of rental options and the potential for better performance as players progress.

    • “Grinding can be a rewarding experience, allowing players to develop their skills and enhance their characters over time.”
    • “The grind is satisfying, as it provides a sense of progression and achievement with every level gained.”
    • “Seeing the prices of the bikes in the in-game shop, it seems that a considerable amount of grinding will be required to unlock all of them.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Better motorbikes can do better and it will stop being a problem as you advance; still, very sharp turns are a tedious job.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers high replayability, with players enjoying the challenge of mastering each track and striving for "the perfect lap." While the number of tracks is limited, the depth of learning and skill development keeps the experience engaging and virtually endless.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “Generally fun with a fair amount of replay value.”
    • “Learning each track spot on takes so much time that the replayability of this game is virtually endless. I play this game in a hunt for 'the perfect lap,' so I love it.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
    • “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, making it feel stale after the first run.”
    • “While the story is engaging, the linear progression means that replaying it doesn't offer any fresh experiences or surprises.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is heightened by immersive sound effects like engine roars and wind, contributing to a sense of speed and intensity. However, the overall experience is marred by subpar graphics, leading to a lack of depth in the environment, including the crowd and track visuals.

    • “The engine roars, wind effects, and environmental sounds enhance the overall atmosphere, creating a sense of speed and intensity.”
    • “Cons: pretty much everything other than the bike/rider/gear, the environment is pretty poor with a total lack of atmosphere due to the substandard graphics of the crowd, track, and lighting.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players generally report a positive emotional experience, noting that the absence of game-breaking bugs contributes to their enjoyment and engagement with the game. This stability allows for a more immersive and uninterrupted emotional journey.

Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Critic Reviews

66% average critic score

Buy RIDE

Play time

11hMedian play time
13hAverage play time
8-15hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 11 analyzed playthroughs

Videos

Similar Games