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very fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 20, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is very fun. It is a little hard to get used to controlling the bikes, but once you get the hang of it, it is quite easy. You can learn how to play the game in an hour or two, but it will take you a lot longer to master the game. There are many real bikes/riders like Kenny Roberts on the Suzuki RGV, or Mick Doohan on the Honda NSR500. There are also five real tracks like the Donnington Circuit and the Suzuka Circuit. I definately recommend this game if you like motorcycles, or if you just like racing games.

frustrating fun

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: November 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Moto GP does an admirable job of balancing arcade and sim elements in a motorcycle racing game. This, however, will drive you mad- the learning curve is steep enough that arcade racing fans may give up on it, but at the same time, the adjustments that you make to tune your bike to the course don't seem to do anything at all. The graphics are GEORGEOUS. This is the first game I've ever played where I would actually sit through the replay mode. I've seen races on TV that didn't look this good. The tracks(only five of them!!) are very realistic, but don't be surprised when the AI bikes just ram you out of the way when they want to pass. Overall, I'd say this game was worth a rental.

Fantastic motorcycle racing simulation!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: November 25, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is GREAT fun if you're any sort of race-game enthusiast. We ride motorcycles and got this immediately to see how well it did. We were extremely impressed.

You start out naming your character, giving it a nationality, and choosing your helmet. There are a variety of ways to play - time trials, tournament play, challenges, arcade style, or 'realistic'. You can choose automatic or manual shifting, and there is a wide variety of bikes available from Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and other lesser known brands.

The graphics are simply stunning. You easily start to feel that you really are on a motorcycle, watching the suspension work and the rear wheel kick out. The replays are gorgeous to watch, and almost feel like a real motorcycle race. I'm tempted to show a replay to a friend casually and see how long it takes them to realize it's a game.

The racers you compete with are all named racers from the real world, and as you complete bonus challenges you get to see fun photos of them playing the game. They obviously put a lot of work into this, between the accurate gameplay and great graphics.

On the downside, there are only five tracks, and the racers aren't using real racing techniques - they ride single file most of the time, not passing each other or riding in groups like they would in a real race. Still, with everything this game has achieved, I'd be hard pressed to complain at all.

This could have been so much better!!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: December 01, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Moto GP was to me, a disappointing Motorcycle racing experience. The graphics are fantastic but aside from this, I didn't find too much to be impressed by. This game focuses too much on Simulation than the arcade style gameplay. There are only 5 tracks which limits the replay value.

Although there are plenty of switchable options such as a large amount of Motorcyles and Helmets, this just doesnt enhance the gameplay.

I believe a true motorcycle rider and fans of these types of simulations will get a lot of enjoyment out of this title, however to the average gamer who is looking for a great arcade style motorcycle racing experience would be better served by MotoRacer for the Playstation.

Very solid, entertaining game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: December 17, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I needed a racing fix for PS2, and this game seemed to fit the bill more than any other currently available. As mentioned in the other reviews, this is much more of a "sim" racing game than an arcade style. As a die-hard fan of Gran Turismo, this is exactly what I was looking for, as I don't much care for arcade-style racing.

The graphics on this game are some of the best. Some slight "jaggies", but not any worse than any other PS2 game. The replays... oh, boy the replays... Simply incredible. These are the most realistic replays of any game to date.. period. All videogame enthusiasm aside, there are moments in the replays that you WON'T REALIZE that it's a videogame. It's that good.

And it plays as good as it looks. As soon as you can get used to the fact that you're racing bikes instead of cars, you'll be zooming around the track in 1st place. For die-hard racing fans, I suggest using the "Easy" setting for practice and training only. After having the game only a couple of hours, I dominated a whole season. The "Normal" setting is much more like the games I'm used to playing, where skill takes precedence over speed. In the season, you probably won't win every race, but stay in the top 5 consistently, and you've got a good shot at the championship.

My only gripe about the game is the lack of tracks. There's only five tracks, and I'm not sure if there's more "hidden" tracks or not. I'm still feverently hoping to find Laguna Seca somewhere on the disc (as I know they do bike races there).

All in all, this is an excellent racing game. For fans of sim-style racers, you won't want to pass this one up. Arcade-style fans will probably want to leave this one on the shelf, but then, you've got Ridge Racer to fall back on.

Great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: December 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I am a teenager who is not really into racing games, until I played this. At first, I thought this game was very hard, until I got used to the controls, which only took like 2 races. I am amazed by the graphics. The instant replay is to die for. This game is very fun, and is a good game to rent or buy.

AWESOME 100%

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is awesome ,it takes some practice but once you master the bike you can rock-n-roll , best part is no announcer with annoying comments ,I highly recommend this one its a blast and well worth the bucks,,,,

Smokin' powerslides!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I think this game is for fans of motorcycle racing in some ways, but in other ways it's for video game fans. People who don't understand how the real riders go so fast find it harder to control the bikes, especially with simulation turned on. High-side crashes occur frequently when you apply the throttle mid-corner, but that makes the game incredibly intoxicating! Learning to control lurid, smoking, wheelspinning slides is the most fun you can have sitting in front of the TV. The replays of the races are great, and even the gameplay graphics are accurate and detailed. It would be nice, however, if there were more than 5 tracks. Say, 16 or so? Oh well, it's still one of the most entertaining games ever.

Good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I wasnt sure about this game and i blindly bought it not knowing if Id really enjoy it. It turns out that it is a very good game. It only takes a couple races to get the controls down, and the graphics are excellent. If youre not one for braking you may want to go the other direction though. It features a good number of licensed bikes but you start out with them all right off the bat so it takes away the point of competing for new ones. This is the games only downfall. Theres not enough to keep you going.

just like those arcade games!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

if you love those simulator cycle games, then you will love this game! it is a lot of fun. i enjoyed it a lot. the tracks are great, the graphics are perfect, music is good. on all around good rep. of the real thing!

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