MotoGP 10/11

Just like clockwork, a game that commits to global MotoGP fans is delivered into the hands of adoring fans year upon year. This time around - MotoGP 10/11 takes the video game motorbike racer world by storm as planned. While nobody expects many differences bar some minor improvements - MotoGP 10/11 serves as a slightly more significant entry.

No, it's not got some revolutionary mechanics or gameplay that brings a more impactful experience. The significance comes that its processor was considered quite a poor take on the MotoGP sport - not delivering on expectations in any sense. It served as the developer's first hack at the series - so maybe it can be forgiven with a redux in MotoGP 10/11.

Motorcycling's About Learning From Mistakes

The backlash that predecessor MotoGP 09/10 got was mainly about how arcade-like the whole experience felt. The visuals did not reflect courses, bikes, nor environments. The control scheme felt stiff, and the twists and turns of driving looked more like a newspaper flapping against a windstorm. MotoGP 10/11 seeks to fix all of its shortcomings and redeem its spot as one of the most palatable MotoGP experiences.

That dedication to redemption is delivered on a silver plate right before you - the driving mechanics are much more refined. Acceleration, braking, control, and approach all feel like now it can be strategized into winning your races. That improvement alone almost makes the game one of the better races released that year.

While there unsurprisingly isn't much narrative bar the bland career mode - the visuals of famous courses and bike models create a satisfying race in every playthrough. Most bike racers tend to become a bit stale after a few rounds, but there is a lot of effort and care into making MotoGP 10/11 a racer both fans and new players can enjoy.

Whether you are playing to be competitive or just take in the scenery - there's consistently enough to enjoy. One miscalculated turn can challenge your desire for the first place, creating enough variation to make every fight to the finish worthy. It's rare to say, especially as a MotoGP newbie, that driving these vehicles was so enjoyable every playthrough. You have to respect the hard work gone into this game to fix it.

A Much Smoother Ride

It's hard to define racing games as absolute perfection, considering they arrive every year with nothing more than improvements. They also tend to hit a playable barrier after a while - a trait in its natural lifecycle. MotoGP 10/11 is a concentrated effort to put the series back in the sport's forefront.

Pros:

• An improvement over MotoGP predecessor
• Racing mechanics are intricate without being frustrating
• Visuals sparkle with color palettes and detailed environments

Cons:

• Career mode isn't that engaging
• No real goals besides dominating races