Eurogamer give MotorStorm: Apocalypse 8/10

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#1 Vinegar_Strokes
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..."On the other hand, MotorStorm: Apocalypse is a standard-setter for Sony's big push into stereoscopic 3D. I've not tested it, but Eurogamer TV editor Johnny Minkley reports that "the 3D effect is the most striking, immersive and downright spectacular of any PS3 game I've played. Knocks the spots off GT5, not least through the sheer intensity of the races, with a multitude of objects littering the track that can fly out at you... I've also experienced little issue with ghosting (compared to, say, Killzone 3), even with 3D whacked up to 100 per cent."

It works because it's not subtle. Not much about Apocalypse is, from the crushing orchestral dubstep soundtrack, through the astounding visual assault of bounding cars, flying masonry, landslides, dust clouds, twisters and moody, filtered light, to its sheer breakneck speed. But beneath all this clamour you can detect the stable, confident hum of a decent racing series finding its feet – in its improved boost mechanic, substantial feature set and streamlined campaign.

Britain's fight to save the arcade racer continues, undaunted. We can only wish Evolution better luck than its brothers in arms."

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-03-09-motorstorm-apocalypse-review_0?page=3

nice score.

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#2 Malta_1980
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good score... definately picking up this game later on next month..
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#3 Sushiglutton
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So the most spectacular feature in the game is the 3d effects and the reviewer hasn't played that version? FAIL!
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#4 nhh18
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It seems like motorstorm apocalypse will hit the 85 metacritic score when all said and done. Higher than dragon age 2. Bioware can't even beat motorstorm apocalypse is saying a lot

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#5 shutdown_202
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Motorstorm is one of my favourite racing IPs this gen and this game looks great. I didnt get the 2nd but probably will sometime soon. What i love about the series is each new game doesnt make its predecessor irrelevant as it has new settings and focus.

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#6 campzor
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i wasnt too interested in this game but i want to pick it up
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#7 Vinegar_Strokes
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It seems like motorstorm apocalypse will hit the 85 metacritic score when all said and done. Higher than dragon age 2. Bioware can't even beat motorstorm apocalypse is saying a lot

nhh18

higher than GT5 too. which is saying a great deal also

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#8 nhh18
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[QUOTE="nhh18"]

It seems like motorstorm apocalypse will hit the 85 metacritic score when all said and done. Higher than dragon age 2. Bioware can't even beat motorstorm apocalypse is saying a lot

Vinegar_Strokes

higher than GT5 too. which is saying a great deal also

gt5 is the biggest flop ever. dragon age 2 is the last huge flop

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#9 lamprey263
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I had no idea this was right around the corner, good news, though we'll have to wait an extra month in North America. I liked the first two Motorstorms but this one looks a lot different, looks like the other Motorstorms mixed with Split/Second, and I liked Split/Second too, so this will be an interesting comparison. Also looking forward to seeing how the racing factions works out.
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If I had my PS3 I'd probably pick it up. The others have been great, Pacific Rift in particular, great go-to games for my destructive racing fix.
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#11 Swift_Boss_A
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Can't wait to get the game next week. Playr, a UK TV show rated the game 9.5/10 and we UK gamers know a thing or two about fun arcade racing. And the great thing is UK gets the game before everyone else, take THAT world :P

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#12 kuraimen
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The Motorstorm series is great and this looks to be the best game so far.
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#13 Jau11
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Couldn't care less about any of Eurogamer's scores, but I'm still looking forward to giving the Motorstorm series a try.

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#14 BigBoss255
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Another PS3 exclusive? and Socom's coming next month. Sony stop spoiling us.
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Nice I forgot it was comin out, not big on 3D though
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#16 JLF1
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I really enjoyed both Motorstom games so far.

Will definitely buy this game as well.

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I think I'd like this series, hmm, perhaps this year I'll make the move. :P

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#18 Malta_1980
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I think I'd like this series, hmm, perhaps this year I'll make the move. :P

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yeah you really should 'jump in' the motorstorm world :)

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#19 bryn8150
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motorstorm is still around?

i saw the post and almost thought this was 2007?

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[QUOTE="SecretPolice"]

I think I'd like this series, hmm, perhaps this year I'll make the move. :P

Malta_1980

yeah you really should 'jump in' the motorstorm world :)

:) Indeed, it does seem to be a series that only does everything.

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#21 BZSIN
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There's a single player demo up on the European Store, if anyone's interested. Downloading now.
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#22 metalgear-solid
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MotorStorm has always been severely underrated. MS: Pacific Rift was absolutely amazing, the environments were truly great.

MotorStorm Apocalypse seems like an AAAE game to me, but without massive hype and advertising GameSpot will never give it a 9 (maximum 8.5).

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#23 BigBoss255
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I played the demo, it's awful.
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#24 Giancar
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Never liked the Motorstorm games very much in my case :P
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#25 Swift_Boss_A
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I played the demo, it's awful.BigBoss255

That's because the demo played you, and you didn't live up to its expectations....

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#26 BigBoss255
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[QUOTE="BigBoss255"]I played the demo, it's awful.Swift_Boss_A

That's because the demo played you, and you didn't live up to its expectations....

Good point, I should keep my mouth shut.
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#27 exiledsnake
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I was expecting an 8.5 from gamespot but it seems that the Mode Creator didn't make it into the game so it should get an 8 here as well at least. Played the demo and got my Superbike time to 3:03. The AI is rubber-banded(and evil) and so far its the only thing I really hate about the Motorstorm demo.
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#28 ermacness
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I absolutely enjoyed the demo, and may be heavily considering importing the game from the UK/EU regions. The month wait is KILLING me.:cry:

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#29 Swift_Boss_A
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I was expecting an 8.5 from gamespot but it seems that the Mode Creator didn't make it into the game so it should get an 8 here as well at least. .exiledsnake

Yeah I was wondering what happened to this features, the devs mentioned it at GDC then completely forgot as if it didn't exist. I don't mind if it didn't make it into the game as there is already enough content for me to purchase it but I hope they add the ability to make own modes via a patch.