Motorhead (video game)

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Motorhead
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Developer(s) Digital Illusions CE AB
Publisher(s)
Platform(s) PlayStation, Microsoft Windows
ReleasePlayStation
  • EU: April 1998
  • NA: 12 November 1998 [1]
Windows
  • EU: October 1998
  • NA: 3 March 1999 [2]
Genre(s) Racing
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Motorhead: High Velocity Entertainment is a racing video game developed by Digital Illusions CE AB for PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. The game was published in Europe by Gremlin Interactive, and in North America by Fox Interactive.

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Gameplay

Motorhead is a futuristic racing video game. It features eight circuits and ten cars for players to select from. [3]

Reception

The PC version received above-average reviews, while the PlayStation version received mixed reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. [4] [5] Edge described the latter version as "something of an enigma, existing somewhere between Wipeout and Ridge Racer ." [3] The magazine praised its distinctive setting and addictive gameplay, but criticized its difficulty and short number of tracks. [3] Chris Gregson of GameSpot said of the PC version, "If you like pure speed seasoned with good graphics, this is one you definitely don't want to miss." [13] PC Accelerator gave the European import a mixed review, while PC Gamer gave it a favourable review, many months before it was released Stateside. [18] [19]

Notes

  1. ↑ GamePro gave the PC version 4/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound, 3/5 for control, and 1.5/5 for overall fun factor.
  2. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation version 4.5/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound, 3.5/5 for control, and 2.5/5 for overall fun factor.

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