MotoGP 4

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
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  1. PSX Extreme
    71
    But the bad is just too prevalent: poor upgrade system, mediocre graphics and sound, and in general, it just feels like an arcade game trying to be a simulator.
  2. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    The overall presentation has a polished televised look, but unfortunately it still doesn't have race commentators, just the roar of 21 angry engines.
  3. Pelaaja (Finland)
    70
    MotoGP4 suits all fans of road racing and those who are bored of car racing games. Racing on two-wheeled bikes requires a lot of concentration and you’ll spend a lot of time trying to get through the challenges offered. The presentation is, again, strangely lacking. [July 2005, p.65]
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  5. PALGN
    70
    If you've never played any other titles in the series and like a good racing game, this is an easy 8 - higher if you’re a big MotoGP fan.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Realistic motorcycle gameplay, multiplayer action, and online play that will keep you locked in your room for months. I just hope that in MotoGP 5, I'll get to relive those days of Road Rash and be able to knock a guy off his bike with a baseball bat, but until that happens, Moto GP 4 will have to do. [UK Import]
  7. IGN
    70
    In all, MotoGP4 plays much like past games in the series and still has a number of presentation quirks, but it's certainly a fun game.
  8. GameSpy
    70
    It's not the strongest competitor in the field, but MotoGP 4 is a solid contender in the genre.
  9. GamerFeed
    70
    The definitive motorcycle racing game, this is not. The problem with MotoGP 4 is that it does little to signify itself from previous MotoGP releases by the Namco team, nor does it have the extra oomph to really push it beyond what Sony did with their own Tourist Trophy project.
  10. GameZone
    70
    It’s fun and frustrating, slow but challenging, and only semi-realistic.
  11. Deeko
    65
    Ultimately, MotoGP4 is a game that would do great if it had no competition, but pales in comparison to other games of the like available now.
  12. AltGaming
    60
    It seems that Moto GP 4 really does have something for everyone – assuming everyone has an interest in racing, of course.
  13. games(TM)
    60
    There are no huge faults here and the key problem is that the series seems happy to potter along without trying too hard - a strategy that is obviously doomed to fail. [July 2005, p.118]
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  14. Eurogamer
    60
    The main overriding problem (badum) is the same as ever: the sense of excitement, speed, and - above all - fun just isn't as strong as the four-wheeled racers busy hogging the upper echelons of the world's charts.
  15. GamesRadar+
    60
    MotoGP4's licensed bikes and riders, accurately rendered tracks, and extensive single and multiplayer gameplay options are all good selling points but the unpolished graphics, bland audio, and out-of-date licensing are serious misfires.
  16. Yahoo!
    60
    Set on simulation, MotoGP 4 is a real challenge. It'll delight bike fans looking for a taste of the challenge and power from these awesome machines, and petrolhead types will be happy to overlook its shortcomings in the process.
  17. PSM Magazine
    60
    The stale look and feel bleed too much air from the tires. [Oct 2006, p.86]
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Awards & Rankings

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#69 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#68 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#63 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. aspentitan
    Oct 14, 2020
    7
    This is the third moto gp game released on the ps2 system. The games have become more and more evolved as they have come out and it seems theThis is the third moto gp game released on the ps2 system. The games have become more and more evolved as they have come out and it seems the franchise is trying to give you a reason to keep buying the latest version. Upon starting the disc there is An obvious push in the intro to make sure you are aware of what's new. I would say this is probably the best version of moto gp on the ps2 as it's moving more and more away from arcade to sim, yet still retains a good enough arcade feel. In saying that though the gameplay is still pretty much the same. No damage and it seems scripted where you can slide out. It seems all play engines are based on these scripted areas and not so much the true physics of the vehicles. At some points in tight corners I did notice some weird slowdown that did not exist in the previous versions but that probably goes to show that what you get on this disc is about the maximum the generation can handle. It's a fun decent game with a lot of options. You now collect points for upgrades and have a chance to play around a bit with other customizations.… Full Review »
  2. Rubiales
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    This is the first motorbike game that i played and it has a very special place in my heart, incredible game.
  3. RafaelBarrera
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Those afternoons playing with my uncle are unforgettable. It had amazing graphics for its time. One of the best driving games for ps2.
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