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 Much better than the first! Jan 03, 2009
Although I loved the first Motorstorm, this one takes it to a whole different level with outstanding graphics and tracks to race on. Everything just seems more fun than the first in general. If you did not like the first one, then you should rent this, but if you liked/loved the first one then you will no doubt love this one.
Really Fun Dec 27, 2008
Motorstorm is a game that is just totally about fun. There is a little bit of depth with the different types of tracks and terrain but mostly I believe this is the most fun you can have with a racing game. The collisions are awesome and they never get old, or at least haven't yet for me and the game looks really good graphically.
The only con I have is that on my HDTV in horizontal split screen mode I get 2 black bars on the left and right side and the picture doesn't take up the whole screen. I don't have this problem in vertical split screen however.
Be careful....a storm is brewing Dec 26, 2008
This game is amazing. The graphics totally blew me away on this. Usually racing games like this have just mediocre graphics and audio, but not this. The game itself is so life like. If you drive through water, it cools down your engine. The game has a lot of vegetation, which sway in the wind or crush when you drive over them. I play with the Monster Truck, or the Buggy and nothing else. The truck plows over smaller cars, and is great on terrain, especially on online play. I would rate the online play 5/5. You can choose a casual game or ranked game or play with friends. The ranked is obviously more competitive, but that makes it more fun. You have to decide the best route, and be wary of everyone around you. Like myself in the Monster Truck, I run over smaller cars and especially motorbikes and ATVs. You have a boost in the game, like the original which is really nice. I use the boost as a stabilizer sometimes, which I would suggest to everyone, especially on online play. If you are spinning or sliding you can use it to help set yourself straight and not get plowed over.
Overall I rate this game 5/5. I would suggest renting before buying, because not everyone is into intense racing games like this. I suggest the online play for everyone to try at least once in a ranked and casual game. The online play is a feature that really pushes it into a buy category.
A Fantastic Improvment from the First and IN GAME MUSIC!!! Dec 25, 2008
I had purchased the first Motorstorm when it came out and i was pretty satisfied with the gameplay and stunned by the graphics, the only complaints i had were that there wasn't a large soundtrack, no split-screen, and the story mode was pretty brief. With Motorstorm Pacific Rift, all these problems were greatly fixed along with some awesome new features. There are a bunch of levels on the story mode to keep you busy, plus the replayabilty isn't to shabby. The added bonus of 4-player split-screen is pretty sweet. The graphics aren't worse when playing with more people, you still will have your eyes wide-open, gazing at the beauty that is Motorstorm Pacific Rift. As a ps3 owner who actually purchased his ps3 during its first week, i know some of the minor things that we have longed to have. When 2.4 came out with trophies it was pretty sweet, and when in game xmb was released, i was happy. but one feature has yet to make itself known on the ps3, playing your own music during gameplay. Apart from an okay soundtrack, Pacific Rift, gives us this blessing. I won't have to listen to the 45 or 50 songs that are on the game, i can listen to whatever's on my hdd. There's nothing like playing splitscreen with 3 friends, all as bikes, while versing 15 monster trucks, oh and listening to "Oh Fortuna." IN GAME MUSIC IS THE S*** AND SO IS MOTORSTORM PACIFIC RIFT. A GREAT BUY.
Massive Improvement Dec 24, 2008
When I originally bought the first Motorstorm, it was simply to supply me with one of my first PS3 games. Back then I thought it was amazing as it was my first taste of the PS3s possible processing power, however, I was wrong. Pretty as it looked, like most beautiful people in the world, they tend to lack any sort of substance or personality that makes you want more and after a few races, I was left wanting a change of scenery. Apart from the beautiful surroundings and realistic driving tracks and environment interraction, there simply wasn't much to this game to keep me playing or want to download its further content. One thing I will say about the first game to sum it up for you is, the light's on, the pretty lady's looking at herself in the mirror, but there's nothing going on upstairs.
Going from that I can tell you about my experience with the sequel, and let me tell you it's a very, very good one. It's a rarity of today, but Pacific Rift is the pretty lady once again, yet she's gone back to school and gotten herself an education, and now she has much more to keep me amused than just a pretty face. There's so much more to Pacific Rift I don't know where to begin or how to approach my beginning. I can only really split this review into three informative parts that give you an all round view of the game and what it has to offer.
The Gameplay: One thing that I really hated about the original Motorstorm is the overall controls and racing aspects. The controls were stiff and at times I felt myself really forcing the controller button down to turn a corner as my vehicle wouldn't seem to react. I understand that different vehicles handle differently in alternate terrains, but the way the original handled was simply ridiculous. This has been totally revamped for the new installment and now the vehicle controls seem a lot more responsive, even with the different terrain handlings.
The Effects: Well what can I say about the effects? The only thing I can really say is they're just as good, if not better than the first. That pretty idiot you once knew hasn't only gone back to school, but she's also gotten herself a face lift. She's prettier, easier and more enjoyable to play with as a whole which makes me want more and more. I'll admit that when playing the game, I'll have about 2 races and turn it off, but I'll always go back as I can't get enough. The Island terrain presents beautiful beaches, detailed jungles and frighteningly aggressive volcanic areas but you need to watch that you don't fall in. The interraction of your vehicles with the terrain is also something brilliant and must be witnessed. Depending on the size of your vehicle will depend on how you interract with the plants and other such jungle items. Say if you're in a Monster Truck, you can plow through the larger bushes and even knock down some trees to make your way to the finish. However, if you're on an ATV and you drive into the same bush plowed by a monster truck, you're going to find yourself in the water.
The Features: The different vehicles are aplenty in this installment as it contains all 7 original vehicle classes along with a new class of monster trucks. Now, one thing I need to tell you is that although this essentially contains 8 vehicle classes it basically contains just 8 vehicles. The only difference between your monster truck and the guys you're playing against is the look of them. You can choose what your vehicle looks like on the outside, but depending on its class, they're all the same underneath. I suppose to some this could present a more challenging experience when in a race featuring all of the same vehicle, yet I would have appreciated if you had ATVs with different handling specs. Say if they had different companies developing different ATVs which could have allowed for a performance tune up feature.
This also contains the classic festival where you engage in a number of different races with different challenges, such as wreck limits or completion times. There doesn't seem to be that many tracks which is a little disappointing, however the detail in the tracks is immense and something that makes the game worth it in of itself. The trophies system recently implemented through the PSN allows for a higher replay value as you want to achieve all trophies to obtain the coveted platinum trophy.
This is a wonderful game which everyone will enjoy. It's likely that if you liked the first, you will like the sequel and it's also likely that if you didn't like the original, you will still like this installment. Buy it or rent it, either way you must have this game.
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