MotoGP 21

MotoGP 21 is the next installment of the popular series of racing games dedicated to motorcycles with a touch of simulation. Like previous parts of the series, the production has an official license of the Motorcycle World Championship, so it includes not only real tracks and bikes, but also classes, teams and riders. The production was developed by the Italian studio Milestone, which oversees the development of the brand, and in addition has in its portfolio cycles such as MXGP and RIDE.

Mechanics

MotoGP 21 features five contemporary machine classes, namely MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3, MotoE and Red Bull MotoGP (the latter two were added shortly after release). The game features all the events from the real calendar of the 2021 Motorcycle World Championship season, so we race against authentic riders, and we can also represent one of the official teams (or start our own). In addition, we fight for the first place on the finish line on more than 20 tracks, led by Mugello, Silverstone and Assen. In addition, we can get on more than 40 iconic motorcycles, which raced by historic MotoGP riders.

Rivalry does not come down to pressing the accelerator, cornering and overtaking opponents. The series places emphasis on realism, so on the track we have to pay attention to such things as fuel level, tire wear and mechanical damage to our bike. In this production, the authors decided to go even further, resulting in the need to control the temperature of the brakes, as well as a more advanced simulation of the machine's suspension, thanks to which driving without assistance is a much greater challenge than in the previous installment of the series. The other thing is that the races are bound by various rules that we must abide by; otherwise we risk receiving a Long Lap Penalty - another new feature in MotoGP 21).

What's more, this time a fall does not end with a quick "respawn" and return to competition; instead, we must, directly controlling the rider, independently approach the machine to pick it up. An additional challenge is generated by the advanced AI of the competitors (A.N.N.A.), which uses machine learning technology.

The game does not lack room for an extensive system of managing our team. The course of our career may depend on how qualified people we manage to hire (e.g. personal manager, chief engineer and data analyst). We also have to conduct technological research to improve our machines. Apart from that, the game includes an editor that allows us to customize the look of the rider's suit, helmet and his motorcycle; we can change their color and decorate them with stickers, among other things.

Game Modes

The pillar of the game MotoGP 21 is an extensive career mode, in which we fight for the title of world champion in a selected class of motorcycles over the course of consecutive seasons. In addition, you can take part in a time trial, a single race or your own championship. The title also offers a network multiplayer mode, in which the fun takes place on dedicated servers.

Technical Issues

The graphic design of MotoGP 21 presents a high quality, and attention is drawn especially to motorcycles full of detail. At the same time, this is the first part of the series released also for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, on which it runs in dynamic 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. It also offers shorter loading times and a better lighting system than MotoGP 20.