Valentino Rossi The Game
- August 16, 2016
- Milestone
- 10h median play time
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Valentino Rossi The Game is a motorcycle racing simulation that allows players to compete as the legendary MotoGP racer. The game features an extensive career mode, various game modes, and official tracks from the 2016 MotoGP season. Players can also test their skills on a variety of off-road tracks and in different weather conditions. Overall, it's a must-play for fans of Rossi and motorcycle racing.
Reviews
- Valentino Rossi The Game offers a rich and diverse gameplay experience with a wide variety of bikes, tracks, and game modes, including rally and flat track racing.
- The game captures the essence of Valentino Rossi's legendary career, providing fans with historical challenges and unlockable content that celebrates his achievements.
- Despite some graphical limitations, the game runs well on low-end PCs and provides an enjoyable arcade-style racing experience.
- The AI is inconsistent and often behaves unrealistically, leading to frustrating racing experiences where opponents do not fall or crash as expected.
- Many players have reported issues with the game's graphics and audio quality, describing them as outdated and lacking polish compared to current standards.
- Multiplayer functionality is problematic, with frequent disconnections and difficulty finding active servers, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics23 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the improvements and attention to detail, particularly for low-end PCs, while others criticize them as outdated and not on par with current-gen standards. Many users note that while there are enhancements compared to previous titles, the visuals still feel lacking when compared to competitors like Gran Turismo and Forza. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but not groundbreaking, with some players enjoying the aesthetic and physics, while others find them disappointing.
“Great graphics, great for low-end PCs.”
“Lovely graphics, best I've seen for a racing sim on the PC.”
“The graphics and visuals are great, and the attention to detail on the bikes is superb.”
“The graphics are pretty outdated, so I would not recommend buying it for more than 2 bucks.”
“Graphics and the game's visuals are downright garbage for current-gen consoles.”
“The visuals and audio are poor.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally regarded as fun and engaging, though some players find it initially frustrating due to its unique physics. While it shares similarities with MotoGP 15, many believe it offers improved content and options, including various racing formats. However, some users note handling and AI issues, as well as performance concerns related to graphical settings, which can affect the overall experience.
“Gameplay is quite fun; a bit frustrating at first, but after some trial and error, you get the hang of the strange physics. It's very similar to MotoGP 15, but from my point of view, a bit better.”
“I'm giving this game a positive review as, even with the handling and AI flaws, the amount of content and gameplay options at your disposal makes it very hard to pass up.”
“This game is awesome! There's so much to do in it, and I love the gameplay, though it is a little pricey.”
“Notice that depth of field and shadows are no longer selectable and it shows in gameplay and replay; they are always on.”
“In other words, a slick UI may be the reason for sluggish gameplay.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant stuttering that affects gameplay, particularly on lower-spec systems. However, others report smooth performance on mid-range hardware, indicating that optimization may vary based on individual setups. Overall, while stuttering issues are noted, many players appreciate the ability to enable various options without a major performance hit.
“On the plus side, all the options from the launcher can now be turned on without significant performance impact.”
“Very smooth performance; I'm on a GTX 760 with an i5-3570K, no overclock, and everything moves like butter, including menu transitions and loading times.”
“It's like trying to play an unplayable game; major stuttering around corners making the bike uncontrollable.”
“Never before has stuttering been a game-breaking issue for me in the Milestone MotoGP series; it has always been workable.”
“Stuttering still present though not earth-shattering.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered average and forgettable, with some players opting to disable the background tracks entirely. However, the option for custom soundtracks is praised, allowing players to enhance their experience by listening to their own music or podcasts while playing.
“It's a good game to play while you're listening to your own music or podcasts; custom soundtracks for the win!”
“- Audio is average, forgettable soundtrack.”
“- Background music during races was the first thing I disabled.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's stability, noting persistent glitches and crashes that have not been resolved over the years. Despite annual releases, the issues remain largely unchanged, particularly in multiplayer modes.
“How many years will it take to iron out the glitches and crashes?”
“Yet every year it's the same: the same old game, the same old glitches, and a crappy multiplayer experience (even when you can get into a lobby).”