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Moto Racer

April 11, 2024

Moto Racer, mislabeled as Moto Racer Gold,[5] is an arcade style[6] motorcycle racing game developed by Delphine Software International and published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation. The game was originally to be published by BMG Interactive, but after BMG closed down its U.S. operations[7] it sold the publication rights to Electronic Arts.[8] Critics hailed the game as the first outstanding arcade-style racer to appear on PC, and the PlayStation version in turn was called a strong conversion in reviews.

Moto Racer
Developer(s)Delphine Software International
Publisher(s)Electronic Arts
Designer(s)Paul Cuisset
Composer(s)Raphaël Gesqua
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, PlayStation
ReleaseWindows
PlayStation
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay edit

Players race on either a motocross bike or street bike, depending on the track.[9] The PC version features a total of eight tracks, four of which are unlockable, while the PlayStation version adds two tracks for a total of ten.[10] A multiplayer option is also available, allowing two players to compete over a LAN or Internet on the PC[9] or split screen on the PlayStation version.[10] The single player modes include "Time Attack" and "Championship". The most laps a player can do is eight on the Practice Race.

Reception edit

The game received favorable reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[11][12]

Next Generation said in an early review of the PC version that it "fills the vacant niche of the PC motorcycle racing genre admirably. With luck, more titles will use Direct3D as this one does."[25] PC Gamer similarly said that the game does an exceptional job of satisfying PC gamers' previously unfulfilled desire for an arcade racer, summarizing that it "blends together all the great aspects of the genre into an experience that redefines fun. From ultra-fast graphics to heavenly control, this game delivers on all counts." He added that the game's visuals are impressive even without the use of a 3D accelerator card, and the multiplayer options and unlockables give it a higher replay value than most of the competition.[28]

Critics widely praised the PlayStation version for its sharp graphics[10][23][24][26][29] and strong sense of speed.[10][23][26][29] Tim Soete of GameSpot remarked that "the gut-turning velocities achieved during parts of the game - and the requirement that your reflexes one-up this pace - is definitely where the challenge lies in Moto Racer."[23] The vast majority also applauded the controls, particularly when using analog joypads.[10][23][26][29] Jay Boor of IGN disagreed, saying the realism and precision of the bike's handling frustrated him.[24] Crispin Boyer of Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) acknowledged that while the game is too easy on easy difficulty, medium difficulty is rather unforgiving, but he and co-reviewers John Ricciardi and Kelly Rickards found this outweighed by the strong controls and overall fun of the game. EGM guest reviewer David Siller gave Moto Racer one of its few negative reviews, citing poor track design.[10] GamePro gave it a 4.5 out of 5 in both control and sound and a perfect 5 in graphics and fun factor, citing the exhilarating sense of speed, "instant onscreen responsiveness" of the controls, low-key musical score, and variety of tracks and options.[29]

Reviewers for IGN and Next Generation agreed that the PlayStation port, while clearly inferior to the PC version in terms of graphics, is an exemplary conversion given the PlayStation's limitations and provides the same essential gaming experience as the PC original.[24][26] Next Generation said, "Although perhaps not quite as technically proficient as the PC version, Moto Racer for PlayStation loses nothing in the essence of the gaming experience it offers. A remarkable achievement."[26]

During the inaugural Interactive Achievement Awards, the PlayStation version of Moto Racer received a nomination for "Console Racing Game of the Year" by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.[30]

Sequels and spin-offs edit

Several sequels and spin-offs followed, including Moto Racer 2, Moto Racer World Tour, Moto Racer 3, Moto Racer 4,[31] Moto Racer Advance and Moto Racer DS.

Remake edit

In 2011, Anuman and Nobilis released a remake called Moto Racer 15th Anniversary for iOS and Microsoft Windows.

Notes edit

  1. ^ Three critics of GameFan gave the PlayStation version each a score of 78, 82, and 85.

References edit

  1. ^ PC Gamer staff (September 3, 1997). . PC Gamer. Imagine Media. Archived from the original on February 18, 1998. Retrieved December 5, 2019. A slew of new games have been released to retail outlets over the last few weekends, including...Moto Racer GP...
  2. ^ "Indulge your need for speed". Western Daily Press. August 1, 1997. p. 7. Retrieved August 25, 2023. This week, racing mania hits the shops...Game of the Week: Moto Racer (Delphine Software) For PC-CD Rom Out now.
  3. ^ "Disks + Discs Computer Store". Staffordshire Newsletter. November 14, 1997. p. 28. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  4. ^ . February 7, 1998. Archived from the original on February 7, 1998. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  5. ^ GameSpot staff (November 4, 1997). "VGS Game Calendar [date mislabeled as "April 26, 2000"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. from the original on December 5, 1998. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  6. ^ "Moto Racer (PC)". Home of the Underdogs. 1998. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
  7. ^ "Cleaning Time: Corporations Slim Down". Next Generation. No. 31. Imagine Media. July 1997. p. 23.
  8. ^ "In the Studio". Next Generation. No. 32. Imagine Media. August 1997. p. 19.
  9. ^ a b "NG Alphas: Moto Racer". Next Generation. No. 28. Imagine Media. April 1997. p. 106. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g EGM staff (December 1997). "Moto Racer". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 101. Ziff Davis. p. 204.
  11. ^ a b . GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  12. ^ a b . GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  13. ^ Lombardi, Doug (September 2, 1997). . Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  14. ^ Marrin, John (October 17, 1997). . Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  15. ^ Bauman, Steve (1997). . Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on September 1, 2003. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  16. ^ Goble, Gordon (November 1997). "Hell on Wheels (Moto Racer Review)" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 160. Ziff Davis. p. 298. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  17. ^ Edge staff (May 1997). "Moto Racer (PC)" (PDF). Edge. No. 45. Future Publishing. pp. 78–79. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  18. ^ Edge staff (Christmas 1997). "Moto Racer (PS)" (PDF). Edge. No. 53. Future Publishing. p. 111. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  19. ^ . Game Informer. No. 55. FuncoLand. November 1997. p. 79. Archived from the original on January 21, 1998. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  20. ^ Halverson, Dave "E. Storm"; Mylonas, Eric "ECM"; Stockert, Bruce "Reubus" (November 1997). "Moto Racer (PS)". GameFan. Vol. 5, no. 11. Metropolis Media. p. 20. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  21. ^ Hubble, Calvin (November 1997). "Moto Racer Review (PC)". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. from the original on October 22, 2000. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  22. ^ Kaiafas, Tasos (September 26, 1997). "Moto Racer Review (PC)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  23. ^ a b c d e Soete, Tim (January 29, 1998). "Moto Racer Review (PS)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  24. ^ a b c d Boor, Jay (November 3, 1997). "Moto Racer (PS)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  25. ^ a b "Smokin' (Moto Racer Review; PC)". Next Generation. No. 31. Imagine Media. July 1997. p. 168. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  26. ^ a b c d e f "Moto Racer (PS)". Next Generation. No. 36. Imagine Media. December 1997. p. 162. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  27. ^ "Moto Racer". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 1, no. 2. Ziff Davis. November 1997.
  28. ^ a b Williamson, Colin (December 1997). . PC Gamer. Vol. 4, no. 12. Imagine Media. Archived from the original on March 2, 2000. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  29. ^ a b c d Dr. Zombie (December 1997). "Moto Racer (PS)". GamePro. No. 111. IDG Entertainment. p. 152. from the original on February 15, 2005. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  30. ^ "D.I.C.E. Awards By Video Game Details Moto Racer". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  31. ^ Scammell, David (May 4, 2016). "Moto Racer 4 speeds onto PS4, Xbox One & PC in October". VideoGamer.com. Resero Network. from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2021.

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Moto Racer mislabeled as Moto Racer Gold 5 is an arcade style 6 motorcycle racing game developed by Delphine Software International and published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation The game was originally to be published by BMG Interactive but after BMG closed down its U S operations 7 it sold the publication rights to Electronic Arts 8 Critics hailed the game as the first outstanding arcade style racer to appear on PC and the PlayStation version in turn was called a strong conversion in reviews Moto RacerDeveloper s Delphine Software InternationalPublisher s Electronic ArtsDesigner s Paul CuissetComposer s Raphael GesquaPlatform s Microsoft Windows PlayStationReleaseWindowsEU August 1 1997 2 NA September 3 1997 1 PlayStationNA October 28 1997 4 EU November 21 1997 3 Genre s RacingMode s Single player multiplayer Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Reception 3 Sequels and spin offs 4 Remake 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksGameplay editPlayers race on either a motocross bike or street bike depending on the track 9 The PC version features a total of eight tracks four of which are unlockable while the PlayStation version adds two tracks for a total of ten 10 A multiplayer option is also available allowing two players to compete over a LAN or Internet on the PC 9 or split screen on the PlayStation version 10 The single player modes include Time Attack and Championship The most laps a player can do is eight on the Practice Race Reception editReceptionAggregate scoreAggregatorScorePCPSGameRankings76 11 80 12 Review scoresPublicationScorePCPSCNET Gamecenter8 10 13 2 10 14 Computer Games Strategy Plus nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 15 N AComputer Gaming World nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 16 N AEdge8 10 17 7 10 18 Electronic Gaming MonthlyN A7 25 10 10 Game InformerN A8 10 19 GameFanN A82 20 a GameRevolutionB 21 N AGameSpot7 10 22 7 2 10 23 IGNN A7 5 10 24 Next Generation nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 25 nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 26 Official U S PlayStation MagazineN A nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 27 PC Gamer US 91 28 N A The game received favorable reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website GameRankings 11 12 Next Generation said in an early review of the PC version that it fills the vacant niche of the PC motorcycle racing genre admirably With luck more titles will use Direct3D as this one does 25 PC Gamer similarly said that the game does an exceptional job of satisfying PC gamers previously unfulfilled desire for an arcade racer summarizing that it blends together all the great aspects of the genre into an experience that redefines fun From ultra fast graphics to heavenly control this game delivers on all counts He added that the game s visuals are impressive even without the use of a 3D accelerator card and the multiplayer options and unlockables give it a higher replay value than most of the competition 28 Critics widely praised the PlayStation version for its sharp graphics 10 23 24 26 29 and strong sense of speed 10 23 26 29 Tim Soete of GameSpot remarked that the gut turning velocities achieved during parts of the game and the requirement that your reflexes one up this pace is definitely where the challenge lies in Moto Racer 23 The vast majority also applauded the controls particularly when using analog joypads 10 23 26 29 Jay Boor of IGN disagreed saying the realism and precision of the bike s handling frustrated him 24 Crispin Boyer of Electronic Gaming Monthly EGM acknowledged that while the game is too easy on easy difficulty medium difficulty is rather unforgiving but he and co reviewers John Ricciardi and Kelly Rickards found this outweighed by the strong controls and overall fun of the game EGM guest reviewer David Siller gave Moto Racer one of its few negative reviews citing poor track design 10 GamePro gave it a 4 5 out of 5 in both control and sound and a perfect 5 in graphics and fun factor citing the exhilarating sense of speed instant onscreen responsiveness of the controls low key musical score and variety of tracks and options 29 Reviewers for IGN and Next Generation agreed that the PlayStation port while clearly inferior to the PC version in terms of graphics is an exemplary conversion given the PlayStation s limitations and provides the same essential gaming experience as the PC original 24 26 Next Generation said Although perhaps not quite as technically proficient as the PC version Moto Racer for PlayStation loses nothing in the essence of the gaming experience it offers A remarkable achievement 26 During the inaugural Interactive Achievement Awards the PlayStation version of Moto Racer received a nomination for Console Racing Game of the Year by the Academy of Interactive Arts amp Sciences 30 Sequels and spin offs editSeveral sequels and spin offs followed including Moto Racer 2 Moto Racer World Tour Moto Racer 3 Moto Racer 4 31 Moto Racer Advance and Moto Racer DS Remake editIn 2011 Anuman and Nobilis released a remake called Moto Racer 15th Anniversary for iOS and Microsoft Windows Notes edit Three critics of GameFan gave the PlayStation version each a score of 78 82 and 85 References edit PC Gamer staff September 3 1997 Now Shipping PC Gamer Imagine Media Archived from the original on February 18 1998 Retrieved December 5 2019 A slew of new games have been released to retail outlets over the last few weekends including Moto Racer GP Indulge your need for speed Western Daily Press August 1 1997 p 7 Retrieved August 25 2023 This week racing mania hits the shops Game of the Week Moto Racer Delphine Software For PC CD Rom Out now Disks Discs Computer Store Staffordshire Newsletter November 14 1997 p 28 Retrieved August 25 2023 Electronic Arts Ships Moto Racer for the Playstation February 7 1998 Archived from the original on February 7 1998 Retrieved April 15 2023 GameSpot staff November 4 1997 VGS Game Calendar date mislabeled as April 26 2000 GameSpot CBS Interactive Archived from the original on December 5 1998 Retrieved July 17 2021 Moto Racer PC Home of the Underdogs 1998 Retrieved August 2 2010 Cleaning Time Corporations Slim Down Next Generation No 31 Imagine Media July 1997 p 23 In the Studio Next Generation No 32 Imagine Media August 1997 p 19 a b NG Alphas Moto Racer Next Generation No 28 Imagine Media April 1997 p 106 Retrieved July 18 2021 a b c d e f g EGM staff December 1997 Moto Racer Electronic Gaming Monthly No 101 Ziff Davis p 204 a b Moto Racer for PC GameRankings CBS Interactive Archived from the original on December 9 2019 Retrieved November 25 2014 a b Moto Racer for PlayStation GameRankings CBS Interactive Archived from the original on December 9 2019 Retrieved November 25 2014 Lombardi Doug September 2 1997 Moto Racer PC Gamecenter CNET Archived from the original on August 16 2000 Retrieved July 18 2021 Marrin John October 17 1997 Moto Racer PS Gamecenter CNET Archived from the original on August 16 2000 Retrieved July 18 2021 Bauman Steve 1997 Moto Racer Computer Games Strategy Plus Strategy Plus Inc Archived from the original on September 1 2003 Retrieved July 18 2021 Goble Gordon November 1997 Hell on Wheels Moto Racer Review PDF Computer Gaming World No 160 Ziff Davis p 298 Retrieved July 18 2021 Edge staff May 1997 Moto Racer PC PDF Edge No 45 Future Publishing pp 78 79 Retrieved July 18 2021 Edge staff Christmas 1997 Moto Racer PS PDF Edge No 53 Future Publishing p 111 Retrieved July 18 2021 Moto Racer PS Game Informer No 55 FuncoLand November 1997 p 79 Archived from the original on January 21 1998 Retrieved November 25 2014 Halverson Dave E Storm Mylonas Eric ECM Stockert Bruce Reubus November 1997 Moto Racer PS GameFan Vol 5 no 11 Metropolis Media p 20 Retrieved July 18 2021 Hubble Calvin November 1997 Moto Racer Review PC GameRevolution CraveOnline Archived from the original on October 22 2000 Retrieved July 18 2021 Kaiafas Tasos September 26 1997 Moto Racer Review PC GameSpot CBS Interactive Retrieved November 25 2014 a b c d e Soete Tim January 29 1998 Moto Racer Review PS GameSpot CBS Interactive Retrieved November 25 2014 a b c d Boor Jay November 3 1997 Moto Racer PS IGN Ziff Davis Retrieved November 25 2014 a b Smokin Moto Racer Review PC Next Generation No 31 Imagine Media July 1997 p 168 Retrieved July 18 2021 a b c d e f Moto Racer PS Next Generation No 36 Imagine Media December 1997 p 162 Retrieved July 18 2021 Moto Racer Official U S PlayStation Magazine Vol 1 no 2 Ziff Davis November 1997 a b Williamson Colin December 1997 Moto Racer GP sic PC Gamer Vol 4 no 12 Imagine Media Archived from the original on March 2 2000 Retrieved November 25 2014 a b c d Dr Zombie December 1997 Moto Racer PS GamePro No 111 IDG Entertainment p 152 Archived from the original on February 15 2005 Retrieved July 18 2021 D I C E Awards By Video Game Details Moto Racer interactive org Academy of Interactive Arts amp Sciences Retrieved July 27 2023 Scammell David May 4 2016 Moto Racer 4 speeds onto PS4 Xbox One amp PC in October VideoGamer com Resero Network 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