TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge
- March 27, 2018
- KT Racing
- 71h median play time
The ambitious mission to recreate the Isle Of Man is successful, but lacks in delivering content to keep you coming back.
Get on Steam"TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge" is a motorcycle racing game that faithfully reproduces the famous Snaefell Mountain Course with its 37.73 miles and 264 bends. Compete against 25 official riders and their powerful motorbikes, and experience realistic riding approved by TT riders. The game includes online competition for added challenges.
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Reviews
- Stunning graphics and attention to detail, especially in the recreation of the Isle of Man TT course.
- Incredible sense of speed that immerses players in the racing experience.
- Challenging gameplay that rewards practice and skill development.
- Physics and handling are inconsistent, leading to unpredictable crashes and a lack of control.
- AI behavior is problematic, often resulting in collisions that disrupt gameplay.
- Limited bike selection and customization options, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics168 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and attention to detail, with many players noting the impressive visual representation of tracks and environments. However, some users report persistent graphical issues and performance problems, particularly on PC, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the general consensus is that the graphics are a highlight of the game, contributing significantly to the sense of speed and immersion.
“Graphics are spot on, attention to detail on the money and overall game experience is perfect!”
“The graphics and speed are astonishing on PC with everything maxed out, and it's the only time I've ever felt like I needed to wear sunglasses when playing a game.”
“This 'TT - Ride on the Edge' game is thrilling, graphically stunning and really seems to capture the adrenaline rush of powering down public roads on a terrifyingly quick two-wheeled beast of a motorbike.”
“It had serious graphical problems then and the same problems continue now; the developers haven't bothered to fix them.”
“My high-spec machine can't run the graphics fully as it glitches, and that makes you crash too.”
“Dont bother getting this game; I had to get a refund because it kept crashing and would freeze-frame the game so it looked like it was moving in slow motion.”
- optimization46 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 39 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance and high frame rates, while others report significant issues such as micro-stuttering, FPS drops, and crashes, particularly on lower-end hardware. Users have noted that certain settings, like disabling G-Sync or specific driver features, can improve performance, but overall, the game is considered less optimized compared to similar titles. Despite these challenges, many players appreciate the graphics and potential for a better experience if optimization issues are addressed.
“Regarding performance, it runs completely smoothly; I have not found any problem in this regard.”
“Stunning graphics and great performance in terms of optimization.”
“Runs smoothly on full graphics setting (GX980, 4K).”
“I had so many problems ranging from poor performance, fluctuations in FPS to downright random crashes on nearly every session.”
“Very bad optimization for PC.”
“Micro-stuttering and massive FPS drops make it unbearable.”
- gameplay40 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the nostalgic feel and graphics, while others criticize the controls and physics as inconsistent and frustrating. Many users report issues with twitchy controls, poor menu navigation, and a lack of impact from throttle on bike handling, leading to a challenging but often unenjoyable experience. Overall, while there are elements of fun and realism, significant gameplay mechanics and design flaws detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Gameplay brings back memories of riding through the twisties.”
“It takes a little while to get used to the controls, but stick with it because the later tracks and gameplay will be worthwhile.”
“Great gameplay apart from the green light at the start line. Graphics look slightly grainy yet still very good high-resolution graphics. My favorite camera is the full-screen fender camera. Apparently, the courses are accurate to real life. It lets you choose to drive any of the courses in quick race mode. Good for something different once in a while. Good physics. Challenging & fun game.”
“Glitching physics, bugs in gameplay.”
“In other words, the game mechanics and controller options are completely mismatched.”
“This game has a bad physics setup, with throttle having no impact on the bike's line through corners whatsoever, making gameplay just a case of picking your corner speed based on the bike's maximum cornering ability and lean-in speed (which is fixed and does not change with speed or throttle).”
- stability16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches reported by users, even on high-spec machines. Many players experience game freezes at checkpoints and during gameplay, leading to frustrating interruptions and, in some cases, severe system crashes. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from the overall experience.
“The game freezes every game!!”
“What has really killed it for me is the game has crashed my PC hard 3 times after hitting a wall at 170+, it just freezes then blue screen fatal error and I have to recover the PC.”
“- the most annoying issue of all (reported and still waiting for any fix) is 'the game momentarily freezes at every checkpoint/next lap'.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a relaxing and enjoyable guitar-based background score, particularly in career mode, enhancing the overall experience while cruising around. Users appreciate the soundtrack, which complements the visuals well.
“The guitar-based background music in career mode is relaxing and enjoyable to listen to.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, primarily serving as a backdrop for the racing experience rather than a compelling narrative. While the career mode is enjoyable, it can become repetitive and lacks depth, reflecting the game's focus on motorcycle racing rather than storytelling. Overall, the game's ambition in recreating the Isle of Man is noted, but it falls short in providing engaging content to sustain player interest.
“Career mode is fun but it can get kind of boring; it's not really a story, I mean it is a motorcycle game after all.”
“The ambitious mission to recreate the Isle of Man is successful, but it lacks in delivering content to keep you coming back.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game offers significant replayability due to its challenging mechanics, which encourage mastery and experimentation with different settings. The difficulty level enhances the desire to replay, as users seek to improve their skills and adapt their gameplay.
“Incredibly hard to master; I find that a great thing, as it offers lots of replayability.”
“I use unusual settings for the driving aids in this game to make it more playable.”
“The challenge of mastering the game keeps me coming back for more.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game delivers a profound emotional experience, particularly through its stunning visual representation of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy and road racing, making it an unparalleled first-person motorcycle racing experience. Players are so captivated that they find themselves immersed for hours, prioritizing the emotional engagement over other aspects of the game.
“This is the most amazing representation of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy and road racing as a whole. Visually and emotionally, you will not get a better first-person experience on a motorcycle or racing.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game particularly notable, especially highlighting the amusing nature of the difficulty adjustments. This aspect adds a lighthearted touch to the overall gameplay experience.
“The difficulty adjustments are hilarious!”
“The humor in the game keeps me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, particularly through the effective use of helmet cam visuals and convincing sound design, which enhances the overall experience.
“Great atmosphere with the helmet cam; the sounds are very convincing, and the helmet dampening is good.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the limited number of tracks in career mode leads to a repetitive and tedious grinding experience as they progress through the game.
“Few tracks, the game in career mode is soon going to feel a lot 'grindy'.”
Critic Reviews
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge Review
The ambitious mission to recreate the Isle Of Man is successful, but lacks in delivering content to keep you coming back.
60%TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge Review
While TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge accurately captures the sense of speed as you barrel down the country lanes of the iconic circuit, its twitchy handling undoes the experience entirely.
40%
