Milestone’s back at it with MotoGP 25, another entry in a saga that’s been running longer than I care to remember. Ready to dive in? Check out what I’ve gleaned from this ride.
Alright, so they’ve packed 2025’s full rosters into the Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP classes. Sweet, right? And listen, there’s this new Arcade Mode – kind of like a friendly sandbox where even if you’re just starting out, you won’t look like a total flop. Yet, if you’ve got that MotoGP swagger from years of racing chaos, dive into Pro Mode and test your mettle. I swear, your every move can make or break you there.
Funny thing, though—this time it’s on Unreal Engine 5. Guess they decided the visuals needed a bit of a revamp or something. It’s not just eye candy; there’s a new sound system too. Feels more… profound? And official commentators are there. Not gonna lie, hearing them somehow makes the races feel like an actual TV event. You’re in it, you know?
The modes—oh jeez, let’s see. Grand Prix lets you whip up your dream weekend like, go wild! Then there’s Time Attack, where clock-watching becomes a skill. But wait, Career Mode is where the meat is. You start wherever—Moto3, Moto2, MotoGP—your call. Maybe you’re aiming for top contracts or cooking up some rivalry drama. Your reputation? Yeah, changes everything. Chat up your team to tweak your bike’s performance. Seriously, those little upgrades make a big deal.
Now, Race Off Mode—kind of a side gig where you can mess around with other bike types. Like mini-vacations within the game. Finish events there and find yourself unlocking stuff; goggles, helmets—goodies for character personalization. Jump into them solo or as part of your career adventure.
I can’t forget the controls. Use the left stick for steering. Leaning forward or back? Crucial! The R2 button gets you moving, L2 is your front brake, X for the rear one. Switching gears? Circle and Square got you. Adjust views with the Touchpad on the DualSense and don’t forget to peek left, right, or back with the right stick.
For trophy hunters out there, MotoGP 25 is like Disneyland, with a Platinum trophy up for grabs. Tons of goals—winning a full lap, tackling iconic tracks, swapping between modes, you get the idea.
The online stuff requires PlayStation Plus, which is kind of annoying but hey, it’s how these things roll. You can race across systems thanks to Cross-Play, so that’s neat. And, oh—the pricing, $59.99. Same for PlayStation 4, if you’re still rocking that console.
Feels like I should declare something? This review’s built on impressions from a PlayStation 5 copy provided by Milestone.
