14 DAY TRIAL // MotoGP 07 for the Playstation2 is currently being developed by Italian developer Milestone, a company with a proven track record and passion for producing high quality racing games for console and PC. The game has been scheduled for a fall release this year, but not many details have been disclosed... until recently that is. Capcom, the game's publisher, has confirmed loads of details on the upcoming MotoGP 07.
First things first. As an officially licensed MotoGP title, gamers should know that 07 will feature all the riders, bikes, teams and tracks from the MotoGP 2007 season. You will compete in a full season, create your own customized season, or select a one-off race either on your own or against a friend.
What's the most importantly in a game of this genre is that the diverse handling models of MotoGP 07 will allow players of varied skill levels to access and enjoy the adrenaline fueled world of MotoGP. Riding aids will help newcomers with their gameplay, while experienced players will have the option to independently control front and rear brakes as well as the rider's position, as they enter and exit the tightest of hairpins inches from the tarmac, before stepping on the gas to reach speeds of well over 200mph/320kph. Players can also adjust the AI of their race opponents, modifying speed and ability to match their own riding level and create a more balanced race.
The game will feature a set of 100 trials, each available at three difficulty levels, while MotoGP 07's Challenge Mode will test and hone players' skills. Events will include slalom challenges and time trials which challenge players to beat the lap record for each circuit.
Key features in MotoGP 07 PS2:
￭ Riders and their bikes, teams and all 18 official tracks from the 2007 season faithfully and painstakingly re-created ￭ Unique Game modes including - Championship / Quick race / Time Attack / Challenges/ Multiplayer ￭ Selectable riding models to suit your skill-set and style ￭ A variety of immersive and challenging opponent behavioral models to select depending on ability ￭ Challenging weather effects ￭ Accurate physics models based on real data ￭ Motorbike sound-effects recorded from actual MotoGP bikes
The developer and publisher are implying that this is just the tip of the iceberg, as additional features will be announced in the coming months. Stay tuned and we'll keep you informed.