Very Very Addictive...
The soundtrack is wonderful, with decent bass, and this help draw you into the whole game. Make sure you connect the PS3 to a 5.1 surround sound system (or better) in order to get the full effect. With the volume cranked up, the sound is crystal clear.
Rather than using the "normal" controls, we opted to spend a little time (5-10 minutes max) getting used to the SIXAXIS controller, and using the motion control system. It is well worth doing this, as it improves the game play.
Mae sure that you don't t take this game too seriously, crashing is more than half the fun, and last night (quite late) we were both sat here in hysterics performing greater and wilder crashes instead of trying to complete laps. The wife even managed to split her truck in half at one point :)
The game play itself is brilliant, especially with the motion control system. The graphics are not the best I have seen,but this is made up for in the sheer fun of the game. Watching a guy on a bike overtake you and flip you the finger really makes you want to take him out...
This is all part of the extremely well thought out AI. Other racers really do seem to be doing their very best to beat you at all stages. They will alter routes, get in your way, flip you the finger, and basically do whatever they can to win. I have even found instances where a truck rams you sideways and a biker uses this opportunity to overtake you both!
Motorstorm must be one of the MUST HAVE games for the PS3. If this is what is being released as PS3 1st Gen - I cannot wait to see what happens when the developers really start to tap into the Cell processor and nVidia RFX graphics processor. Don't forget, there is also a Physics Engine in the PS3, so games are going to get really interesting. At the moment, though Motorstorm uses the physics engine, I am sure that the developers have not quite fully got to grips with the ways in which this can be used.
By the way, I am normally someone who cannot stand racing games!