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If we talk of the numerous different franchises that have represented the
championship motorcycle racing games, the MotoGP franchise undoubtedly dominates
them all. And although the latest installment of the series doesn't pack a
mould-breaking punch, it does manage to stay true to its roots by offering
amazingly realistic racing mechanics and tons of customization options.
The list of newly added features include brand new tracks and circuits. For
instance, the Qatar circuit brings the new night racing element, and fantastic
lighting effects make the surroundings look absolutely breathtaking. Staple
features such as powersliding have also been added, and the series veterans are
surely going to be impressed by the leveled up realism factor. For newcomers,
getting used to the physics model can be a bit overwhelming, and to rectify
that, the creators have provided several varied racing mechanics to suit the
players of all abilities and levels.
There are a total of three difficult modes; Arcade, Advanced, and Simulation,
that play an important role in ramping up the realism ever more. The Arcade
handling mode is best suited for newcomers, while the simulation mode is hard
enough to challenge the might and skill of even the roughest of veterans. While
the play mechanics work out great, they do seem a little artificial in each
difficulty mode.
The most rewarding feature has to be the career mode, that allows players to
race through three classes: 125cc, 250cc, and MotoGP, with each class getting
higher in difficulty. The MotoGP class being the most challenging of all
classes, will pit players against some of the best racers in the world. As you
progress through the challengers, you'll be able to earn upgrade points and
unlock new customization options in order to torque your bikes to the maximum
possible extent. The multi-player component works pretty much seamlessly,
pitting you against other LIVE racers in quick and ranked matches.
MotoGP 08 is a pretty much solid racer offering an incredibly rewarding
career mode and adaptable racing mechanics. Highly Recommended!
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