12DOVE Verdict
Pros
- +
Stylus handling works well
- +
Lots of race modes
- +
8-person multiplayer
Cons
- -
Some graphical bugs
- -
Invisible walls
- -
Will be too tough for some
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Originally a PlayStation game, the Moto Racer series has been revived on DS with Stylus Precision Handling%26trade;. We%26rsquo;re naturally wary of trademarked gimmicks but %26lsquo;SPH%26rsquo; is actually very good, giving you a much greater degree of control over your bike than the twitchy buttons. This is a real all-rounder, with GP races, traffic challenges, and Super Cross and Freestyle modes on bump-tastic indoor courses. There%26rsquo;s also a good tally of bikes and courses to unlock, with three difficulty settings and multiplayer options for up to eight people.
Despite the mostly decent graphics there are a few moments when collisions end up with you inside a car rather than plastered across its bonnet. And the invisible walls on the indoor tracks remove the need for any steering skills. It%26rsquo;s also pretty tricky, so Sunday riders should be prepared for multiple retries. All that aside, this is some solid two-wheeled action.
Apr 6, 2009
More info
| Genre | Racing |
| Description | With a ton of race modes and 8-person multiplayer, Moto Racer DS can be a bit tricky to get a handle on, but the stylus-based steering works surprisingly well. |
| Platform | DS |
| UK censor rating | 3+ |
| Release date | (US), 3 April 2009 (UK) |
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