Moto Racer 2

Moto Racer 2 delivers kickass motorbike racing action and is a hell of a lot of fun. The backgrounds are highly detailed and the action is beautifully smooth as you guide your superbike around the sweeping curves of a road track or thrash your motorcross machine around a tortuous dirt trail.

 

Moto Racer 2
by   Electronic Arts

 

 

1min.jpg (13198 bytes)The basic controls are simple: go, stop, left and right. Manual and auto gear shifts are available. A stunt key is also provided and it’s great fun to taunt your opponents with a wheelie as you roar by, or attempt some suicidal aerial manoeuvre at the apex of a jump. Arcade and Simulation modes permit you to choose the level of realism in the bike’s handling.6min.jpg (14179 bytes)

Crashes are resolved quickly, allowing you to get back on your bike straight away and keep racing, no waiting around watching yourself scrape down the road. Large jumps feature strongly in the motorcross races and it is possible to get ridiculous amounts of air (watch out for those banners over the track. Very dangerous.). It is impossible to leave the confines of the track, which is just as well since the temptation to try to land on spectators from a hundred feet up would be strong, and even the well-adjusted would find themselves constantly flying over the barrier.

9min.jpg (14363 bytes)The quality of sound is generally good, with plenty of engine noise. Unfortunately the ubiquitous "commentator with a stupid voice" is also present, but you’ll be having so much fun you can just ignore the guy. 3D acceleration is supported.

The full version features 16 bikes and 32 tracks as well as various weather modes and night-time racing. The longevity of the game is enhanced by its multiplayer capabilities – split screen, serial/modem, Internet and network play are all supported, and a 3D track editor is also available for those who feel the existing tracks aren’t punishing enough.

By Richard Lovett

 

Moto Racer 2

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Download the version for your operating system here:

Win95
(41,475K)
Classification: G
Rating: score_45.gif (1448 bytes)
Description: Enough realism to be fun, but not too much. Rev that baby nice n’ hard!
Requirements:  
Install instructions: Download the file to your hard drive, then unzip it and run the EXE file.
Links online: http://www.motoracer2.com

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