MotorStorm

Welcome to MotorStorm™, the world’s most brutal off-road racing event where the goal is to win at all costs. Choose from seven vehicle types, from...
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8.8
very good
 

Game Overview

Welcome to MotorStorm™, the world’s most brutal off-road racing event where the goal is to win at all costs. Choose from seven vehicle types, from high-flying dirt bikes to powerful big rigs, and destroy anything that gets in your way in a no-holds barred sprint to the finish. Try and survive.

The Good

Core racing design is a riot, Online multiplayer is a great deal of fun, Superb visuals, Great soundtrack and sound effects.

The Bad

A shallow package with only one (not very good) single-player mode, No offline multiplayer.

The Bottom Line

Developed by Evolution Studios, MotorStorm delivers visceral off-road racing, plunging players into a frenzied environment awash with grit, mud and petrol, in a game that leaves the standard rules of racing in the dust. Gone are the limits of power restrictions, limited classes, and qualifying rounds. Players simply choose their vehicle from a massive range -- including dirt bikes, ATVs, sand rails, rally cars, monster trucks, and everything in between -- then hit the track in a no-holds-barred sprint to the finish line. Carving a swathe of destruction through the ever-changing wilderness, players must compete in a gasoline-fuelled, horsepower spectacle where the only rule is to try and stay alive.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
79/100
score

Motorstorm's rampageous brand of racing is a great deal of fun--it's just a pity there aren't more ways to experience it.

GameZone review logo
88/100
score

The overall package may feel a little light in terms of variety, but the game is terrific eye candy that plays very well, has a solid challenge and is much fun to play.

IGN review logo
89/100
score

Yes, the limited number of tracks and gameplay options hold it back quite a bit, but the fundamental racing is incredible. The variety in vehicle types is great, the track designs are awesome and the online is extremely fun. We simply cannot wait for a se

Game Features

Attacking and Offensive Driving -- Players must not only try to win the race but survive against the other racers. Combat-like racing takes center stage as the vehicles are the weapons.
Stunning Environments -- MotorStorm features amazing scenic environments that capture some of America's most recognizable desert landmarks with wide-open plains, harrowing cliff edges, and tight canyon sections.
Cutting-Edge Artificial Intelligence -- The A.I. will be able to analyze the race and surroundings and react in the most realistic manner possible. Not only will the competition try to win the race at all costs, but the A.I. will react to situations realistically, such as locating the best routes and changing the level of driving aggression based on player actions.
Real-time Track Deformation -- Players will never experience the same track twice as each vehicle will carve up the track in varying depths, making navigation of each lap different than the last.
Real-time Audio Manipulation -- An entirely new in-game music experience where echo and reverb are filtered in, delivering a unique live" music experience during each race.
PLAYSTATION 3 - Greater processing power on PlayStation 3 and Blu-ray technology enables more immersive visuals and sound effects in MotorStorm, heightening the chaos within each brutal race environment.
King of the Off-Road: Evolution Studios' Simon Benson tears in for a chat about MotorStorm "MotorStorm is all about close competitive brutal off road racing, rammed with action and spectacular moments"

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 720p

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Controllers
Headset

 

Memory
725 kb

Modes
Online Tournament, Simultaneous, Tournament, Versus

Online Features
PS Network Compatible

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Button
Steer. Yaw Control Left/Right (When in Air). Pitch Control in Air. Weight Shift Up/Down (MX Bike or ATV).

Right Analog Stick
Look Around

X Button
Boost (Hold)

Square Button
Action

Triangle Button
Change Camera View

Circle Button
Handbrake

 

L2 Button
Brake. Reverse (Hold Down).

R2 Button
Accelerate

R3 Button
Look Behind

Start Button
Pause

Select Button
Reset to Track

 
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:3/6/2007
Publisher:Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer:Evolution Studios
Genre:Racing
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.8
Gameplay
8.8
Graphics
9
Sound
8.8
Concept
8.7
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.8/10

Recent Customer Reviews

Motorstorm ps3 very exciting game not the same as others

Very fun game i recomend buying this game especially cause its not very expensive
Published 1919 days ago by bspickofsky

Pure Fun: A Category 5 Motorstorm!

A great game with a wonderful soundtrack that backs up a well-produced game. Pure racing fun,...
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Published 1970 days ago by customeright

Extremely fun for a few hours but too short

This game is better to be rented than bought. It's very fun in the beginning but gets tiring...
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Published 2257 days ago by hbj200

MotorStorm™ for PlayStation 3
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