MotorStorm: RC
Developer(s)Evolution Studios
Publisher(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
SeriesMotorStorm
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
Release
  • JP: 29 March 2012
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

MotorStorm: RC is a 2012 racing video game by Evolution Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita computer entertainment systems.[3] The fifth and most recent game in the MotorStorm series.

The game features 8 styles of vehicles, 4 returning areas from previous MotorStorm games, and has 16 tracks built out of them. The Pro-Am Expansion and the Carnival Expansion DLC, both released in 2012, add new tracks and vehicles to the game.[4][5] The game features split screen multiplayer, cross-saving and a single purchase for both versions of the game.[3]

Reception

MotorStorm: RC received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[6]

Eurogamer gave the game an 8 out of 10, praising its use of instantaneous restarts, minimal loading times, fast pacing, and a dubstep soundtrack in order to create an engaging gameplay loop.[9] GamesRadar similarly commended the fast-paced gameplay, cross-platform support, and pop-up challenge notices while lamenting the lack of online multiplayer, substantial car customization, and power-ups.[10] IGN called the title "refreshingly simple" while lauding its sharp handling model, live leaderboards, and amount of content. Pocket Gamer said that MotorStorm: RC was "...an extremely forward-thinking game in terms of simplicity of play, online connectivity, and pricing.[7] Push Square stated that the title was "utterly essential" and said that it served as "...a successful test bed for one of the PlayStation Vita's most promising features", while saying that the social functions "...[brought] longevity to the package despite its meager price point."[8] VideoGamer.com praised the addictive gameplay and deep handling model but found the game to be visually a bit rough on the Vita.[11]

During the 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated MotorStorm: RC for "Racing Game of the Year".[13]

References

  1. ^ Grant, Adam (22 November 2011). "PS Vita Launch Line-up, New Exclusive Games And More Revealed". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  2. ^ Jackson, Mike (22 February 2012). "Motorstorm RC hits US next month". Computer and Video Games. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  3. ^ a b Rustchynsky, Paul (22 November 2011). "Introducing: MotorStorm RC for PSN and PS Vita". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  4. ^ Phenom_Evolution (13 March 2012). "MotorStorm RC Pro-Am DLC Available Tomorrow". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  5. ^ Rustchynsky, Paul (2 April 2012). "MotorStorm RC Festival DLC Coming This Week". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  6. ^ a b "MotorStorm RC for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  7. ^ a b Simmons, Alex (20 February 2012). "MotorStorm RC Review". IGN. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  8. ^ a b Barker, Sammy (28 February 2012). "MotorStorm RC Review (PS Vita)". Push Square. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  9. ^ a b Welsh, Oli (27 February 2012). "MotorStorm RC Review". Eurogamer. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  10. ^ a b Alan Marriott, Scott (13 March 2012). "MotorStorm RC review". GamesRadar. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  11. ^ a b Orry, Tom (23 February 2012). "MotorStorm RC Review". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  12. ^ Willington, Peter (28 February 2012). "MotorStorm RC". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  13. ^ "2013 Awards Category Details Racing Game of the Year". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 27 November 2023.

External links


MotorStorm series
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