MotoGP 08
About the Game
MotoGP 08 is the successor to THQ's motorcycle racing game MotoGP '07 and features the full licensed (18 tracks, 77 drivers and bikes) MotoGP, 250cc and 125cc classes, based on a 5-year deal with Dorna Sports that grants Capcom the worldwide rights for all hardware platforms. After a short tutorial race during which the game helps players to find the right driving model (Arcade, Advanced or Simulation) best suited for him, he can choose between different game modes with the career being the heart of the game.
Gameplay & Core Systems
There players creates a character, chooses a bike and a helmet for him and starts in the 125cc class with the goal to race to the top of the MotoGP class in only five years. After each successful race players not only unlocks new content but also gains career points which can be invested into bike upgrades increasing the max speed, acceleration, braking abilities or traction. Challenges - 50 challenges in seven categories demand a great deal of players to unlock additional game content. Challenges include staying over a certain speed limit for a pre-defined amount of time or winning a 1on1 on the last few meters of a race track. Another notable element is a multiplayer mode for up to 12 players (not for the PS2 version).
Standout Features
- MotoGP 08 is the successor to THQ's motorcycle racing game MotoGP '07 and features the full licensed (18 tracks, 77 drivers and bikes) MotoGP, 250cc and 125cc classes, based on a 5-year deal with Dorna Sports that grants Capcom the worldwide rights for all hardware platforms.
- After a short tutorial race during which the game helps players to find the right driving model (Arcade, Advanced or Simulation) best suited for him, he can choose between different game modes with the career being the heart of the game.
- After each successful race players not only unlocks new content but also gains career points which can be invested into bike upgrades increasing the max speed, acceleration, braking abilities or traction.
- Challenges include staying over a certain speed limit for a pre-defined amount of time or winning a 1on1 on the last few meters of a race track.
- Another notable element is a multiplayer mode for up to 12 players (not for the PS2 version).
- US Indianapolis: The game introduces the new US Indianapolis track and night racing at the Qatar circuit.
- There players creates a character, chooses a bike and a helmet for him and starts in the 125cc class with the goal to race to the top of the MotoGP class in only five years.
- Challenges - 50 challenges in seven categories demand a great deal of players to unlock additional game content.
Modes & Ways to Play
After each successful race players not only unlocks new content but also gains career points which can be invested into bike upgrades increasing the max speed, acceleration, braking abilities or traction. The other game modes are:* Time Trial - Beat the time records on the different tracks. Tournament - Create a driver or choose a driver from the 2008 season to compete in a series of races. Another notable element is a multiplayer mode for up to 12 players (not for the PS2 version).
