As the bikes don’t have a lot of power, they’re much easier to handle and are less likely to kick the rider out of the saddle at every turn. The 125cc racing teaches the rider to preserve as much momentum as possible through the corners. This is something that can take a while to complete, but the advantage here is the circuits will be learnt, and handling the bike will become second nature.
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After shifting it to the most difficult champion mode, there are no such easy breaks – practice and qualifying sessions are a must if a first place finish is the ultimate goal – the AI will fight hard and generally disappears into the distance very quickly.įor those wanting to really test themselves, and for those with a lot of time on their hands, the Career mode forces the player to work their way up from a full season of the 125cc class, to a full season of 250cc and eventually on to the top MotoGP division. On the easiest settings it’s possible to start at the back of the grid and be leading the pack before the end of the first lap. Braking takes longer, turning is less forgiving, and those who are cack handed on the accelerator will get more road rash than a biker amateur on a Yamaha R1.Īlong with these handling options, there are four levels of AI difficulty. Stick the game on simulation mode, and you better know what you’re doing. The advance mode makes things a little trickier, the throttle being more responsive, meaning care has to be taken powering out of a turn. The arcade mode is very forgiving turning and braking can be done with ease, accelerating out of a corner is unlikely to spit the rider off, making racing very accessible, even to the most ham-fisted crotch-rocket jockey. Three different setups are available with increasing level of control, and with it, more difficulty. There are a number of different options to get started the fastest way to get going is via the Quick Race, giving access to any track, rider and motorcycle in a single circuit race,īefore any of this is done however, the game forces the player to ride around a circuit for a few laps, and then declares which mode best suits their riding style. It’s from here that the player can make his way on to the crisp gray tarmac and burn some rubber.
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Once the game has booted up, and the short intro movie is over, the option screen is can be accessed. It’s a chance to live the MotoGP dream, and lift the championship, just as Rossi has done this year. Every track and rider from the 2008 season is available, from the 125cc screamers through to the class leading GP bikes, starting at the flood-lit Losail circuit in Qatar and ending in Valencia. These are not the sort of bikes that can be bought in the shops, though technology invented here does eventually filter through to everyday road bikes MotoGP is about racing, pure and simple, and this year it’s Capcom that have taken the official license.
The Wii version allows player to use the Wii Remotes as handlebars to make the racing experience more realistic.MotoGP is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing: It’s all about making two wheels and an engine go around a circuit as fast as humanly possible. A tutorial session at the beginning of the game helps players decide which setting is best for them.ġ2 player online multiplayer is available for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. There are three control schemes to choose from that run the range from simple arcade to highly customizable simulation. There are 50 Challenges that can be tackled which will also unlock bonus content.
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Winning races unlocks bonus content and upgrade points that can be used to improve a bike’s attributes. The goal is to reach the top of the Championship class within five years. The play options include Time Trial, Career Mode, Challenges, Tournament, Quick Race, and a host of online multiplayer modes.Ĭareer Mode lets the player create a custom rider and start out in the 125cc Racing Class. The game straddles the line between simulation and arcade racing, offering modes and options to suit both types of player.
MotoGP 08 is the first game in the MotoGP franchise to be released after Capcom acquired sole rights to the Grand Prix license.