Ride (video game)

Ride
Developer(s)	Milestone S.r.l.
Publisher(s)	Milestone S.r.l.
Distributor(s)	EU: PQube[1] NA: Bandai Namco Games[2]
Designer(s)	Irvin Zonca
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One
Release date(s)	‹See Tfd› EU: March 27, 2015 ‹See Tfd› NA: October 6, 2015
Genre(s)	Racing
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

Ride is a motorcycle racing video game developed and published by Milestone S.r.l.. The game was released on March 27, 2015 in Europe, and it was meant to be released on June 23, 2015 in North America for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 but was delayed to October 6, 2015.^[3][4]

Development

On September 15, 2014, Milestone announced the development of Ride, a motorcycle racing video game.^[5] The studio had previously developed racing games within the licensed series World Rally Championship, MotoGP, SBK and MXGP.^[6]

Gameplay

The gameplay is very similar to F1 2014. It features all motorcycles launched until mid-2014 and additional 2015 bikes in total of 4 DLC packs. It also features some historic motorcycles from the mid-90s, 80s and early 2000s. Players control many aspects of real motorcycle riding like tucking in on any speeds, leaning forwards and backwards, controlling each brake individually. After purchasing the customized parts, players can alter the suspension settings and gear ratios. Well-Known Manufacturers like Aprilia, Bimota, BMW Motorrad, Ducati, Erik Buell Racing, Energica Motor Company, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Lightning, MV Agusta, Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha are in the game. Players start the world tour campaign with naked lightweight class of motorcycles, Apart from the main campaign there is also a Quick Race option and Elite trophies. After winning, player earns credits which could be used for purchasing new motorcycles and customise them. In Elite trophies there are 8 challenges(each offering either of two bikes to be won as prize) and after completing each challenge with specific motorcycle, player can choose from the bike as a prize for winning in first place, however these bikes can be won only once and after that player can replay the challenge to earn credits. There are also 15 real-world locations including circuits such as Imola, Magny-Cours, Donington Park, Road America, Potrero, and Sugo, as well as places such as North Wales, Milan and the French Riviera.

Reception

Many reviewers described the game as "Gran Turismo with bikes."^[9][10][11] It was also noted as being more accessible to newcomers than other bike games.^[11] One complaint was the long loading times.^[9] The game reached number 10 in the UK PS3 sales charts, and number 13 in the PS4 charts.^[12]

Sequel

On May 27, 2016, Ride 2 was announced with a teaser, due for release on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The sequel is said to feature over 200 bikes from 15 different categories (opposed to the 4 categories in the original game), and improved customization options. Ride 2 is expected in Q4 2016.^[13]

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