A list of gaming modes provide further tantalizing details of “Moto Racer 4”. The long-awaited return of this cult arcade-style motorbike racing series is scheduled for 13 October 2016 on PS4, Xbox One, PC and Mac.
Developed using Unreal Engine 4, “Moto Racer 4” has revived the craze for the winning formula that made the original trilogy so successful. High-speed races on powerful bikes alternate with motocross on more nimble machines for a white-knuckle ride that remains playable despite the need for technical prowess, with rules of fair-play often put to one side.
THE MOTO RACER SERIES
With over 7 million units sold and critical acclaim both in the specialist press and among gamers, the first “Moto Racer” trilogy has left an indellible mark on the history of video games. Developed by Delphine Software, one of the great studios of the 90s and 2000s, it is still synonymous for many with extreme gaming pleasure and fierce multi-player contests.
“Moto Racer 4”, which is still developed by Microïds and Artefacts Studio, under the supervision of its original designer, Paul Cuisset, will include no less than 15 single and multiplayer game modes. In addition to regular fixtures such as the Time Trial, Single Race and Championship, here are a few examples of what to expect:
•KING OF THE HILL: Each rider starts with the same time on the clock. While time runs down for the leader, the other racers get extra turbo. The first player to get their counter down to zero wins the race.
•LAST MAN STANDING: The last player to pass each checkpoint is eliminated.
•SURVIVAL: The race starts with very little time on the clock. Players gain time by passing the checkpoints. In single-player mode, the aim is to survive for a specific length of time. In multi-player mode, the winner is the last player with time left on their clock.
•CATCH-UP: The player’s opponents begin the race with a headstart and the player must be in first place at a specific time.
•WOLF PACK: The player begins the race with a headstart and must maintain it for a certain length of time without being overtaken.
•GHOST BIKE: The player starts the race in last place and is not allowed to deviate from the road or collide with others. S/he must finish in a specified minimum place.
•GOLDEN HELMET: Competitors must earn the one golden helmet up for grabs during the race. To do this, they must be first past the initial checkpoint. If the player wearing the golden helmet is knocked by another player, s/he surrenders it to that player. If a player falls off their bike, s/he loses the helmet and it is automatically sent to the next checkpoint.
Here is a reminder of the main features of Moto Racer 4 that have already been revealed:
•Alternating high-speed/motocross races
•Traffic on the road
•Split-screen multi-player mode
•Online multi-player mode (2-10 players)
•60 images per second
•Vehicle and rider customization
•Possibility of colliding with opponents
•Each competitor has a different personality and behavioural traits
Other details regarding different aspects of the game will be revealed at regular intervals.