Graphical victory but the gameplay needed some more attention
When you finish the first levels which are just-right in difficulty you reach levels where you have to compete with a bike or other class of vehicles.
Competing on a bike or a big truck is just boring, I have to say this, and I just don't like competing on a bike or a big truck. I, on the other hand, love the four wheeler and the buggy.
The boost is good in the game, you can use much of it but not too much, if you use too much you explode. It's fun racing but when you start the race it's very irritating that you can't drive at the same speed as the other competitors. If you're driving a bike or a big truck and the race starts you're way behind when you finally can use your boost. You have to wait for 10 seconds before using your boost and these 10 seconds are like hours because you really need the boost in the beginning of the race.
I have to say that the lack of 2-player mode is a big let down. This is a game that would be great to play with your friend when he visits you.
I expected more from this game and will only give it a 7 out of 10. It's obvious that this game was rushed out so it would be available when the PS3 was released and it really damages the game.
Make MotorStorm 2 and spend a bit more time on the actual gameplay rather than just thinking about the graphics and to get it out on time, you see that GTA IV gets more time in development and will be better for it.