SBK22
- September 15, 2022
- Milestone S.r.l.
- 6h median play time
"SBK22 is a sport game that allows you to compete in the official 2022 WorldSBK™ championship with 24 riders across 12 stages. Experience three days of free practice, Tissot Superpoles, and races in a race weekend. Sign a contract and start your journey to becoming number 1 in this immersive and engaging title from Milestone."
Reviews
- The graphics and bike models are impressive, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The gameplay is smooth and easy to understand, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.
- The career mode is well-structured and engaging, allowing players to manage their team and bike setups effectively.
- The braking system is poorly implemented, making it difficult to control the bikes effectively during races.
- The game feels like a reskin of MotoGP 22, lacking significant new content and features.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, including issues with race results and AI behavior.
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in sbk™22 are generally praised for their realism and detail, showcasing impressive visuals powered by Unreal Engine. While some reviewers note that the graphics are not groundbreaking for 2022, they still contribute to an immersive experience, with many highlighting the game's overall aesthetic and animation quality. However, a few critiques mention a lack of significant improvement compared to previous titles.
“The graphics are good and realistic (unreal engine powered), the handling is also pretty good.”
“I am speechless, graphics are perfect, realism is extreme, simply wonderful!”
“Graphics are on point on this title, they get better and better with each release!”
“No graphic improvement.”
“Edit: it also looks like crap graphically.”
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- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of sbk™22 is praised for its smoothness and accessibility, allowing players to quickly learn the mechanics through a few races. The guided setup feature enhances the experience by automatically adjusting the bike's configuration based on player feedback, making it a more personalized and enjoyable ride compared to Moto GP 22.
“The gameplay of sbk™22 is smooth and easy to understand; you will learn how to play the game in a few races.”
“With the guided setup, the mechanic asks you about the feeling on the bike and what is not so good, allowing it to automatically choose the setup for that specific part of the bike.”
“I like the gameplay even more than Moto GP 22.”
“The guided setup mechanic asks you about your feelings on the bike and identifies what isn't working well, automatically selecting the setup for that specific part of the bike.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-optimized, allowing it to run smoothly on lower-end PCs, with high-quality textures and good motion blur. However, some users noted occasional stuttering and expressed disappointment with the physics not reflecting the performance of production bikes. Additionally, there are suggestions for enhancing the experience with more detailed commentary on rider performance.
“The textures and bike models are flawless, the sky and track details are good, the motion blur is good and not annoying. The game is also well optimized, so you will be able to run it on lower-end PCs.”
“Milestone couldn't be bothered to change the physics to feel like production bikes with performance parts.”
“This seems to be the main issue I am having, apart from the occasional stuttering.”
“Why not add announcers to detail your riders' performance and career, comparing them to other riders in the lineup, such as who is faster in which sectors and better on which tire?”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a perception of it being unfinished and difficult to improve. While some players appreciate its visual and audio quality, the overall experience is marred by these technical issues.
“The game looks awesome, sounds great, and runs smoothly on a widescreen display with all settings maxed out.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
“The performance is rock solid, allowing for an immersive experience without any interruptions.”
“Milestone has once again released a very unfinished, buggy steaming turd of a game that will be impossible to polish.”
“Yes, there are a few fresh-off-the-line bugs and glitches in the game, unfortunately.”
“Bugs, glitches, inaccuracies.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its absurdity, particularly with the autopilot feature, which is described as comically inept, resembling a character who has overindulged. While many find this aspect amusing, it also elicits mixed feelings among players, as some may find it frustrating.
“The worst one for me (although quite humorous) is the autopilot, flopping around the track like he just downed five shots.”
“Was pretty funny, but honestly, I can totally see why some people are upset.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently enjoyable, maintaining the high standards set by previous Milestone titles.
“The music in the game is very enjoyable, as always in milestone games.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is thoughtfully composed, making every moment in the game feel immersive and engaging.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the frustration players feel when minor mistakes, like touching curbs, lead to significant setbacks, evoking a sense of vulnerability and tension during gameplay.