Analysis of MotoGP 22 for Xbox Series X|S – The first of the grid

Motorcycle fans are in luck with this new episode of MotoGP.

What a year for fans of MotoGP at the start of the season. So far we are only five races away from the 2022 calendar, but we have had a Historic Grand Prix of Argentina in which 4 Spanish riders have climbed on the podium and this Sunday, May 1st, the Spanish Grand Prix will take place. Well, as if that weren’t enough, now it’s your turn. to the official MotoGP video game coming to Xbox consoles to delight motorcycle fans.

the italian milestone studiopresent in the saga since the 2013 edition, offers us a new opus of this series based on a niche sport which needs to reach potential new players more than most titles. MotoGP 22 will undoubtedly attract fans from the world of motorcycles and motorsports, among other things because It is one of the few games of this type that exists today..

When you start the game, we found a very detailed tutorial which allows us to learn practically all aspects of racing, as well as to try out the different driving aids and turn them on or off as you see fit, until you feel comfortable with the game’s controls and familiar with the intricacies of its difficulty settings. The tutorial is a bit overwhelming the first few minutes

(automatic braking and cornering are the worst) but for someone unfamiliar with motorcycle racing this can be a good thing as the handling is completely different to the cars most people are used to accustomed.

Once we’ve familiarized ourselves with the mechanics, it’s time to explore what MotoGP 22 has to offer. In this episode we have the usual variety of modes that can be expectedbut perhaps the most interesting is again the single player career mode, in which the player can choose between starting at the beginning as a newly signed Moto3 rider, before progressing to Moto2 and finally MotoGP. career mode is highly customizable, allowing veterans to skip Moto3 and Moto2 seasons entirely. Beginners can start with the less powerful bikes as they are much easier to ride because MotoGP motorcycles are undoubtedly the most difficult to master. However, when you finally master one of these beasts, the feeling is incredibly satisfying, and for veterans of the series, the Moto2 and 3 may feel too sluggish by comparison.

Race weekends can be completely personalized, from choosing whether or not to participate in the free workoutsthe qualifications or the legendary warm-up laps. Unlike many racing simulation games, there are rewards associated with participating in practice and qualifying sessions beyond getting a better grid position. Our team of engineers will offer us a series of challenges for each race, such as completing three laps in free practice, improving your lap time each time or finishing first in qualifying. Completing these challenges earns you development points which you can use to improve various aspects of your bike. Team members can be hired, fired, and replaced at will, so if you think your lead engineer isn’t doing a good job or your manager isn’t finding you the contracts you want, replace it with someone who does.

MotoGP career mode 22 It’s more or less what you’d expect from a game of this type and it doesn’t do anything particularly new, but what it does, it does very well. The racing physics are fantastic, leaning into a corner and slowly guiding yourself down that racing line is incredibly satisfying, especially once you master the most powerful bikes

. All the tracks, riders, and brands you’d expect to see are here, and completing challenges to build your bike adds an extra sense of progression to the single-player experience. There are also time trials, quick play modes and online multiplayer, but the single-player content doesn’t stop there, as MotoGP 2022 introduces the new 2009 seasonanother of the best game modes.

Nine season 2009 (Temporada 2009) lets you play the classic MotoGP 2009 seasonknown to be the last victory of Valentino Rossi, in addition to being a spectacular year full of incredible races. MotoGP 22 doesn’t just put you on a bike and send you into a modified career mode, it puts you in the boots of riders like Rossi, Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzoas you play parts of each race from different angles, with different challenges for each.

Nine Season 2009 es uA great introduction to the world of MotoGP for a newcomer and a brilliant way to relive history for old school fans. Seeing one of the sport’s highlights from a historical perspective, in an interactive format, with unlockable customizations and thrilling racing sequences, is exactly the kind of thing these games need. Personally, this mode improved the quality of MotoGP 22

to quotas that the previous ones had not reached. Special mention to sound part with the roar of large-capacity motorcycles and the appearance of Ernest Riveras, the voice of motorcycling in Europe during TV shows.

The game has improved its graphics section compared to last year’s version. Colors seem to pop better, and the grass that adorns the sides of the tracks looks a little more realistic, even when flying over it. This can perhaps be attributed to a better HDR implementationimproved lighting or more attention to detail on the bikes, but in any case the overall look is pretty good. bikes and riders they have also been enhanced by sometimes being one of the most powerful elements, making the game almost photorealistic on Xbox Series X. However, weather effects they are a small stain after what has been seen in games like Forza Horizon 5 and the stiff facial animations continue to keep this section from being great in general, which is a shame because the character faces are very accurate.

So there is not much more to say about MotoGP 22. If you’re a fan of the sport, MotoGP 22 is a great delivery which gives you everything you expect and more. If you want to get started in the world of motorcyclingis a great starting point and as we’re in the early stages of what looks like another exciting season, there’s no better time than now to kick things into high gear. If you don’t like motorcycle racing games or motorsports, you won’t find anything here to change your mind.