A luscious island paradise might seem suitable for a relaxing holiday,
but it also makes an ideal venue for off-road racing. The follow-up to MotorStorm trades the desert for golden beaches and verdant jungles that are as dangerous as they are beautiful.
The basic setup of MotorStorm - Pacific Rift is familiar: 16
different drivers behind the wheel of vehicles ranging from monster
trucks to speedy motorbikes. Race courses are only loosely laid out,
and it’s completely up to you to pick the best route for your vehicle.
Take
the easy route, and you risk getting shunted off a cliff by your
rivals. Or you could risk everything on a more dangerous shortcut. Some
may be disappointed that this isn’t much more than a change of scenery
from the first game, but when it looks this good, that’s not much of a
problem.
Key Features
Paradise found:
The game offers some of the best graphics on the PS3 with amazing
attention to detail, huge courses, and a fully destructible environment.
Track listing:
16 new courses (twice as many as the original) range from beaches to
jungle with rivers, lakes, and even hot lava acting as obstacles.
Take your pick:
Choose from eight types of vehicles, from motorbikes and ATVs to
buggies, rally cars, and monster trucks--all of which can be used in
the same race.
Racebook: 16 player online multiplayer features a fully integrated Web service for file sharing and more.
Split the difference:
For the first time the game features a split screen multiplayer mode
for up to four people, so you no longer have to be online to play
friends.
