MotoGP 2

love racing games. I love racing. If you’ve read any of my other reviews you’ll know that I’ve raced in actual NASCAR and IndyCars and if I could find a motorcycle racing school nearby I would probably enroll today. Meanwhile, MotoGP 2 is the closest thing you can get to saddling up on a hundred thousand dollar racing machine and challenging the best of the best from all over the world - a definite must-have title for motorcycle freaks or fans of online racing.

This is the motocycle game to have. It's got the look, the realism, the feel, and the online play to boot. And it's all wrapped up in one box for you. So trade in those copies of Moto GP and get this as soon as you can. You owe it to your Xbox Live kit to get some racing in.

While it does have a few minor problems, the positives in MotoGP 2 most definitely outweigh the negatives. What's here is well-polished and ready to impress. Whether you are a fan of the original or new to the series, you really cannot go wrong by adding this little gem to your collection. Just be prepared to set aside a good deal of time if you are a Live subscriber -- racing online can be quite the addictive pastime.

In the end, motorcycle-racing fans will find very little to dislike in MotoGP 2. Arcade-racing fans will enjoy the astonishing sense of speed and need for lightning-fast reflexes, while simulation fans will enjoy the true-to-life depiction of riding a two-wheeled racing machine. The single-player mode provides a solid challenge that will have players coming back again and again to improve their lines and shorten their track times, and the solid implementation of Xbox Live support seals the deal on the game's replayability. To put it simply, MotoGP 2 is an outstanding game that belongs on the shelf of any racing fan with an Xbox.

Moto GP 2 is a game that will satisfy anyone's crotch rocket or simulation fantasies. The detail paid to both the physics engine and the graphics is remarkable and worth seeing if you crave realism. The fact that Moto GP 2 is essentially a Moto GP 1.5 means that those that already own the original have no reason to upgrade to the sequel. If you failed to pick up Moto GP, Moto GP 2 is a worthy addition to any racing fan's library.

Motorcycle-racing fans have been stuck on the sidelines for far too long. It’s been almost three years since EA’s Superbike 2001, the last decent two-wheeled PC racing game. But the good news is that long-suffering bike fans need look no further than THQ’s MotoGP 2 for some refreshing bipedal speed thrills.

Though I’m not a race fan, nor do I really like the games all that much, Moto GP 2 had enough entertainment in it to keep me busy through and through. I really wish that I have Xbox Live access right now, but since I don’t, I have to live with the single player and addicting multiplayer. Of course, I’m sure that multiplayer would be even more addicting once I got the game online, and the online might have been enough to bump up the score.

Quel jeu, mais quel jeu. Certes le titre ne plaira pas à tout le monde car plutôt axé arcade mais pour peu que vous aimiez le genre vous allez vous régaler. Le titre de THQ, en plus d'être beau et jouable, possède une excellente durée de vie et vous accrochera de longs moments. Si avec tout ça vous n'êtes pas satisfait, c'est que soit vous adorez chercher la petite bête soit vous critiquez un jeu qui n'est pas fait pour vous.

The real test of any sequel is how it improves upon the original. Sadly to say, in this regard, Moto GP 2 fails miserably. There are a few more tracks, unlockable highlights videos, improved graphics, and better crash visuals, but Moto GP 2 is in most respects the very same game as Moto GP. Hopefully, if THQ plans on rolling Moto GP 3 onto the track, there will be some notable additions.

Ich bremse binnen vier Sekunden von Tempo 300 auf 80 km/h und schlängle mich mit katzenhafter Anmut durch die Schikane. Beim anschließenden Beschleunigen hebt das Vorderrad ab und setzt gerade noch rechtzeitig auf, damit ich mich in die nächste Kurve lehnen kann. Das ist normal in MotoGP 2, das ist Adrenalin pur, das macht Laune! Neben den spannenden Rennen haben mich vor allem die Herausforderungen gepackt, die den typischen »Das muss doch zu schaffen sein!«-Virus auslösen. Angesichts dieser Dauermotivation sollten sich alle Motorrad- und Rennspiel-Fans das Fahrvergnügen gönnen.

MotoGP 2 may not have enough options to appeal to the hardcore gamer, but in my opinion, Moto GP 2 is one of the most amazing racers that I have ever played. Normally, I´m not into motorcycle games that much, definitely not the simulation types, but this game rocks :) Overall, MotoGP2 doesn't look substantially different from MotoGP, but it has some nice improvements that make it worth playing/buying. So, if you like motorcycle racing games, get it!

Facile d'être premier quand on est tout seul ou presque ! Mais Climax signe quand même ici une adaptation "console vers PC" de très bonne qualité. Moto GP2 s'annonce comme la nouvelle référence du genre sur nos machines.

Voici un titre qui nous aura clairement emballés notamment grâce à sa compatibilité Xbox-Live. Si le jeu est globalement orienté arcade, même le motard pur et dur ou avide de sensations réalistes y trouvera son compte. Moto GP 2 est sans aucun doute la référence dans son domaine sur Xbox...

Oh, and if you haven't got any of that crap and transfer bytes via horse-drawn carriage, then MotoGP 2 is an exceptional single player and offline multiplayer racer in any event, that you would be better off buying than not.

MotoGP 2 gaat gebukt onder een slecht ontworpen controlesysteem. En als de ontwikkelaars ietsje meer gebruik hadden gemaakt van de mogelijkheden van de pc-hardware, dan zouden de mooie graphics er nog mooier uitzien. Met andere woorden, weer zo'n port naar de pc waaraan te weinig aandacht werd besteed. Gelukkig maakt het snelle racegevoel een aantal van deze gebreken ongedaan.

Moto GP 2 is geen absolute topper in het genre maar zal toch menig fan in de ban houden door zijn degelijke gameplay en graphics.

In the end, MotoGP 2 for the PC falls short of its potential. If the developer had spent more time refining the control scheme and graphics to make better use of PC hardware and had added more functionality to the game's menus and multiplayer options, the PC version of MotoGP 2 could have been as good as the Xbox version. To its credit, the game is selling at a budget price, but as it stands, MotoGP 2 for the PC is a simple port that lacks good multiplayer and in-game options, and doesn't re-create the highly functional and rewarding control scheme of the original console game.

After the feature-filled Moto GP 3 from Namco, we were hoping for a suitably packed reply from Climax, but rather than impress with the sheer amount on offer, Moto GP 2 impresses through pure solidity. This may be fine for now, but we just hope Live support doesn't become a substitute for standalone longevity.

With such a narrow market to please Moto GP 2 does a good job at the task in hand; ie offer a racing game that doesn't involve formula one cars or Porsche Boxers. The gameplay is easy to get to grips with and the other drivers offer enough of a challenge to keep you on your toes without getting frustrated. The frustration does come with the challenge of riding a bike in the first place. This is not the fault of the game in any way and unlike car racing the added dimension of being able to fall off rather than bump your way around the course will appeal to those looking for that extra challenge. Great if you a bike junkie else you might find interest waning.

Voici enfin le jeu de moto que nous attendions tous. Le premier volet du soft de THQ nous avait déjà surpris par sa qualité de réalisation, mais là les développeurs ont placé la barre très haut. Pas de réelle nouveauté pour ce deuxième opus mais de nettes améliorations (une sorte de mise à jour).