I’ve played MotoGP video games for 20+ years now, starting on the PS2 with the iconic Namco games of MotoGP 3 and MotoGP 4. Progressing through the years on Xbox 360, PS4 & now PS5. So I was very grateful to be sent a copy of the latest game to try out and review.
There is a great sense of achievement when you string a lap together, hitting each apex and nailing your braking markers. The bikes look & sound incredible, something that Milestone have improved on year by year.This year, Milestone focused on players' feedback, and spoke with real riders, technicians and experts to make the game more life-like.
Another cool little feature along with the 2024 calendar, is the 5 Historical circuits that feature in the game. Getting to race around Donington Park or Laguna Seca with the current MotoGP bikes is very enjoyable & brings back great memories of those fantastic circuits. So for example, Marc Marquez could move from Gresini to the Factory Ducati team but then Pecco Bagnaia could incredibly leave his Factory Ducati seat to go and ride for Yamaha or Repsol Honda.
I was impressed even by the little details, for example the Tissot Sprint cutscene after the race make it feel much more of a complete experience compared to last year’s game. Even the user interface is complete with the 2024 TV graphics that you see each weekend, which makes it feel even more immersive for the player.