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Moto
X is the latest game from Warner Interactive. This is a racing game with a
difference, Instead of maneuvering your way around a course using a four wheeled
vehicle, you get to sit astride a motor cross bike. So if you ever fancied the
thrill of a 500cc engine between your legs, bounding over various mountain
terrain, then look no further.
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The
graphics are super smooth, highlighting the bumpy, meandering tracks perfectly,
from the rough dangerous wasteland that hugs the tight course. Perhaps a few
more spectators could have been added to plough through, accidently of course,
rather than the odd one highlighted at sparse intervals. The background scenery
is a pleasure to behold as every detail is captured realistically, from the snow
capped rocky mountains heading far off into the distance to the lush green
fields lying calmly below the track.
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The
sound effects are quite realistic, especially as you are lined up at the start
alongside your opponents. There is the scream of eight motor bikes revving up
at a high fever pitch, as you each await the green light to signal the dropping
of the clutch, resulting in that perfect start. Unfortunately the engine pitch
can grind on you after a few laps but this can be adjusted in the options set
up.
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You
must first enter the options screen and select to customize your bike. Now all
this will entail on your initial visit will be to select your racing colors from
your helmet down to your boots and the shade of your bike., but as you progress
through the stages, you will realise the importance of altering your gear ratios
and tyres to the suite the performance on each type of track.
The object of the game is a race for position. Position wins points.
The more points you collect, the more prize money you win. The more money you
win, the more upgrades and repairs you can afford. The better condition of the
bike, the higher your position could be, get the idea?
There are seven
other riders competing against you in each race, over various different
terrains. You must overcome the elements of mud tracks, dry tracks, icy and
grit tracks. Set over four continents, the thirty tracks will offer you hours
of challenging racing, from the barren deserts to the deathly mountainous
regions.
The on-screen track monitor allows you to keep a watchful eye
on your competitors, and the race and lap times, speed and race position are
well situated so as to not impede your vision.
You may prefer to a few
trial runs before you attempt a full blown race, therefore the addition of a
practice mode should be found satisfactory. There are three skill levels to
help you advance, which are rather cleverly set out as 125cc, 350cc and 500cc.
Should
you complete all of the provided circuits, then how about creating your own
track using the Moto X Track Editor facility. This addition will surely occupy
the critics who will moan that the tracks are too easy or hard or bumpy. So
create your own course to suite your preference.
Finally, the addition
of a two player link up will satisfy those gamers out there who sometimes leave
their consoles and find some mates to play with.
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The
sound is realistic but can grate on you after a few plays. The graphics are top
quality. The courses look good but can soon become a bit boring. Int. Moto X
has set a good standard for others to follow and possibly better in the future.
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ADAM |
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GRAPHICS: |
Good |
The
two player link up was good fun, but generally it gets a bit monotonous going
round and round the similar tracks. |
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SOUND: |
Average |
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PLAYABILITY: |
Good |
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VALUE: |
Average |
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OVERALL
7/10 |
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JIM |
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GRAPHICS: |
Good |
With
the massive number of racing games currently available on the PSX, this one just
doesnt quite make the mark. |
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SOUND: |
Average |
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PLAYABILITY: |
Average |
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VALUE: |
Average |
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OVERALL
7/10 |
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