RIDE 5

Ride 5 is a gorgeous game, and features tons of bikes and racing aids to help you become the best in the world through a deep career mode.

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"RIDE 5" is a motorcycle racing simulation game that features a wide range of bikes and tracks from around the world. The game offers a variety of customization options for both bikes and riders, as well as a career mode and online multiplayer. With its advanced physics engine and realistic graphics, "RIDE 5" provides an immersive and thrilling racing experience.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 957 reviews

graphics71 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Improved physics and handling compared to Ride 4, making the game feel more realistic and engaging.
Stunning graphics and a wide selection of bikes, enhancing the overall visual experience.
Dynamic weather and day/night cycles add depth to the racing experience.

AI behavior is inconsistent and often leads to frustrating collisions during races.
Career mode feels linear and lacks variety, with unskippable cutscenes that disrupt gameplay.
Many bikes from previous titles are missing, particularly smaller displacement models, which limits options for players.

graphics
144 mentions
49 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and attention to detail in bike models and environments, particularly in comparison to previous titles like Ride 4. However, some players noted issues such as graphical downgrades, poor optimization, and a lack of significant improvements in track detail. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered impressive, there are calls for further enhancements and fixes to existing bugs.
- “Amazing graphics and great simulation experience.”
- “Graphics are amazing, helmet cam gives crazy levels of immersion, wish there was VR support.”
- “Pretty much everything you could ask for from a motorcycle racing game, they've nailed the game physics in terms of how the bikes feel and handle, the graphics are second to none for this kind of game with due attention to detail on all the bikes.”
- “The graphics are poor by Unreal Engine standards.”
- “Insane downgrade in graphics, everything just feels so plain, there isn't any color to bikes, riders, or nature.”
- “There are many graphical bugs spanning from flickering textures, lighting popping in and out, and overall poor optimization that results in low FPS (sometimes sub 60 FPS on 1080ti and 5600x).”
gameplay
56 mentions
29 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as rewarding and immersive, with mechanics that require time to master, particularly for players familiar with previous titles like Ride 4. While the handling and controls have improved, some players find the physics laggy and the tutorial lacking, leading to a steep learning curve. Overall, the game offers a visually impressive racing experience, though it could benefit from more customization options and refined controller feedback.
- “Super visceral and incredibly rewarding gameplay.”
- “If you're willing to put in the time to get to grips with its punishingly realistic gameplay, then there's the reward of some truly exhilarating first-person racing that will have you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The learning curve may be steep but the gameplay is rich and rewarding for those with the stamina and patience to master the courses and each bike's respective handling.”
- “You can't square the turn off... as the levels of grip are superglue status along with the stupid standing the bike up mechanics they have introduced.”
- “As a gamer/designer that has actually raced motorcycles, I’ve done everything in my power to make the simulator experience as realistic as possible, but the problem is in the game physics/mechanics themselves; they are just inherently laggy and non-compliant.”
- “Edit 2: As of patch 5, it's still not great at all in my opinion because the controller feedback on DualSense is still borderline nonexistent until you are at the point of crashing... I don't understand what is so hard about developers testing their games... or at least learning how to play the games they make at a relatively competitive level so they can have an honest opinion about critical game mechanics.”
story
32 mentions
13 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it lacks a substantial narrative and feels more like a career mode than a traditional story mode. While some find the missions enjoyable, the overall execution is criticized for being rushed and poorly developed, leading to a lack of meaningful engagement. Comparisons to previous titles, particularly Ride 4, suggest that the story in Ride 5 is an improvement but still falls short of expectations.
- “Ride 5 has a bit better story.”
- “So I'm 60 hours in and around 50% through the 'story'; it's enjoyable.”
- “Many missions to go through, and as you finish one, it just opens up to more.”
- “The attempt at creating some sort of a story or narrative has also not really added anything of value to the game.”
- “In my opinion, the story mode is a cool idea but done poorly, and production seems rushed.”
- “The garage setup is cool, but the animations for prepping a race are a bit wonky, and the voiceovers are trying to tell a story that's not well established.”
optimization
19 mentions
42 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally praised, with some players achieving stable high frame rates, such as 144fps at 1440p on an RTX 3070. However, issues like dynamic weather causing stuttering, graphical bugs, and inconsistent performance on lower-end hardware indicate that further optimization is needed. Overall, while the game shows potential in performance, it suffers from notable graphical inconsistencies and optimization flaws.
- “This game is really well optimized; for how good it looks, I hit a stable 144fps at 1440p on an RTX 3070, something you don't see in games very often now.”
- “Optimization on this game is very good.”
- “Great game needs a little optimization.”
- “Dynamic weather causes stuttering.”
- “There are many graphical bugs spanning from flickering textures, lighting popping in and out, and overall poor optimization that results in low fps (sometimes sub 60fps on 1080ti and 5600x).”
- “If I was counting my dollars, I definitely wouldn't spend it on split screen co-op, cut scenes with longer (and worse) narration, and a 10% increase in optimization/graphics.”
stability
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, significantly impacting stability and gameplay, including game-breaking issues that prevent progression in career mode. Many users recommend waiting for patches and updates before purchasing, as the current state is described as a "buggy mess."
- “This game is a buggy mess, from visuals and sound bugs to game-breaking bugs like not being able to finish an endurance race after the clock hits 00:00.”
- “Terrible, terrible bugs and glitches that literally break the game and do not let you continue the career mode.”
- “I'd wait to buy until they sort out all the bugs and glitches and add some more content that's free and not $50 for the season pass, which on the Steam page doesn't come out until February anyways.”
emotional
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with players expressing frustration over unrealistic physics and track design that can lead to sudden crashes, which detracts from the immersive experience. However, improvements in AI and overall riding feel have been noted, contributing to a more enjoyable and less punishing gameplay experience. Overall, while there are still issues, the enhancements have made the game more engaging.
- “The physics, while still not perfect, are improved; the AI is significantly better. You don't immediately crash after touching another bike, it's definitely worth it.”
- “+ Stability on curbs (I don't combust on touching a pixel of kerb anymore, yay).”
- “Just some minor things like touching a wall slightly makes you fall very easily.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the career mode to be tedious and time-consuming, with repetitive pre-race narration that detracts from the racing experience. Longtime fans of racing games express frustration over the lack of innovation in this format, wishing for a more streamlined approach that allows for more actual racing.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The narration before each race is tedious; those who have been playing racing games for years have had to go through this format for way too long. We just want to race.”
- “But the career mode is tedious.”
humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the humor in the game is hit or miss, with some players finding moments amusing, such as AI characters behaving in unexpectedly clumsy ways. However, others feel that the humor often falls flat, with instances that are more perplexing than genuinely funny. Overall, the comedic elements seem to rely heavily on the absurdity of AI behavior rather than intentional humor.
- “I saw an AI H2R actually performing a sharp turn at a rather low speed, and it almost made me laugh. That thing turns just as well as a bus with a swingarm extension or just like a freakin' bus in real life.”
- “At the end, it's funny.”
- “It's not even funny; I literally saw one go push against two others to move them out.”
music
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in Ride 4 is highly praised, with users noting that it complements the game's sound and graphics, which are considered top-tier among racing sims. The menu music is described as chill and enjoyable, earning a perfect score of 10/10. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, aligning well with the career mode's atmosphere.
- “Overall music is on point with Ride 4; sound and graphics are probably the best of all racing sims, and the newly added career guidance mode feels less like Forza with a giant box of a bunch of stuff, and a little more like an F1 or MotoGP career, but not quite.”
- “Menu music is pretty chill.”
- “Menu music: chilling and very good - 10/10”
monetization
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy in the game has drawn criticism for its limited motorcycle selection and the presence of multiple paid packs, suggesting a reliance on microtransactions. Players express concern over the potential for a cash grab through a season pass that may introduce repetitive content, reminiscent of previous titles.
- “The motorcycle choice feels limited but is filled with potential microtransactions, as I can already see three paid packs available and many motorcycles from Ride 4 are not included here.”
- “The game offers a variety of microtransaction options, which could enhance the experience for players looking to customize their motorcycles further.”
- “While the initial selection of motorcycles may seem limited, the presence of multiple paid packs suggests that there will be plenty of opportunities for players to expand their collection.”
- “The motorcycle choice feels limited but is clearly filled with potential microtransactions, as I can already see three paid packs available and many motorcycles that were in Ride 4 are not here.”
- “I didn't get the cash grab season pass that's going to flood this game with more of the same looking bikes and the same old boring tracks we got in Ride 4.”
- “The motorcycle selection is quite restricted, and it seems like the developers are banking on microtransactions, with multiple paid packs already visible and a lack of motorcycles from Ride 4.”