MotorStorm: Apocalypse

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: May 3, 2011
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 197 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 135 out of 197
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 197
  3. Negative: 14 out of 197
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  1. johngie
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Pretty enjoyable. The track destruction is nice. Comic book cutscenes are tacky and unnecessary in my opinion. Overall, I found this game to be more Motorstorm 1 than Pacific Rift (a good thing, for me at least). Could do with less crap all over the tracks though. Regularly crashing kind of kills the flow. Overall, pretty enjoyable.
  2. MiOdd
    Sep 12, 2011
    8
    Like its predecessors, this game is a lighting fast arcade racer that really pushes the boundaries of the genre. With tracks set on the sides of crumbling buildings to a boardwalk being torn apart by a tornado, there really is no other racer like this. Every track is unique and varied and loads of fun.

    However, I think the developers in an attempt to streamline the game made some poor    Like its predecessors, this game is a lighting fast arcade racer that really pushes the boundaries of the genre. With tracks set on the sides of crumbling buildings to a boardwalk being torn apart by a tornado, there really is no other racer like this. Every track is unique and varied and loads of fun.

    However, I think the developers in an attempt to streamline the game made some poor decisions. The single player mode is now story driven and forces the player to stick to a single track and vehicle before progressing. This only leads to frustration because it limits your options, if you cannot pass this one course, you're stuck. In previous installments of this series, you were never required to beat every single event, so if one track was giving you problems, you always had the option to jump to another track and earn points to unlock more events. This is not the case in Apocalypse and I greatly miss that freedom. This small restriction aside, the game is still one great thrill ride!    … Expand
  3. iddqd4
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    Лучшие гонки на Playstation3 да и вообще в жанре, отлично реализована меняющаяся геометрия уровней, красивые разрушения, так нигде больше и не появившееся в гонках.
  4. Hotpot
    May 4, 2011
    10
    This is the absolute best game in the series. Its intense, full of action and race after race I was on the edge of my sofa trying to get to the pole position. The variety of tracks and locations is the best yet and have to say that whilst I wasn't a total fan of the 'story' some of it was pretty funny and when it grated I simply hit the X button to get me back into the AWESOME racing!This is the absolute best game in the series. Its intense, full of action and race after race I was on the edge of my sofa trying to get to the pole position. The variety of tracks and locations is the best yet and have to say that whilst I wasn't a total fan of the 'story' some of it was pretty funny and when it grated I simply hit the X button to get me back into the AWESOME racing! Buy it and you won't be disappointed :)… Expand
  5. Sp3ctr3
    Jun 27, 2011
    10
    First review because this game is so captivating! A true thrill ride with a short learning curve. Clever environmental effects such as tornadoes, collapsing buildings, and pissed off bystanders that throw Molotovs and rocket launchers. Spilt Second meets Burnout meets PAIN and Spyhunter; an outstanding combination. It is very fun blasting through bystanders and trash while adapting to theFirst review because this game is so captivating! A true thrill ride with a short learning curve. Clever environmental effects such as tornadoes, collapsing buildings, and pissed off bystanders that throw Molotovs and rocket launchers. Spilt Second meets Burnout meets PAIN and Spyhunter; an outstanding combination. It is very fun blasting through bystanders and trash while adapting to the morphing track. Also, its very entertaining racing with all the different classes such as monster truck and dirtbikes.
    Overall, Motorstorm is a fun and rewarding experience.    … Expand
  6. GummiTarzan
    May 6, 2011
    9
    I made a Metacritic account just to defend this game, because the critics have been really harsh on this game. Sure, the "storyline" (if you'd call it that) is forgettable, but remember it's a racing game and that's where it delivers. Not just in gameplay, but even more so in presentation and never ending appeal. If racing at the in of the world sounds cool, then that's exactly what you'llI made a Metacritic account just to defend this game, because the critics have been really harsh on this game. Sure, the "storyline" (if you'd call it that) is forgettable, but remember it's a racing game and that's where it delivers. Not just in gameplay, but even more so in presentation and never ending appeal. If racing at the in of the world sounds cool, then that's exactly what you'll get. Just know what to expect, this game is meant for multiplayer on- or offline. (I'm from Europe, Denmark, so I played it before the PSN hack) Let the singleplayer be an introduction to the game, which is the best to say about it. Now you will be arriving and leaving the festival in some little special events to feel more connected to the festival, which is cool, but for a festival there's still lots of those background events from the first MotorStorm that I would have like to be playable.

    So, also if you enjoyed the previous MotorStorms, then you will love this game. Don't worry about the handling, it's great once you get used to it. I might say MS1 had better handling, but at least it's better than the ice skating Pacific Rift, which had no traction to speak of (Yeah, I was disappointing with PR and still I love this game). The handling of the vehicles is more focused around the chaos and tempo, so even with the great handling of MS1, it probably wouldn't fit the game, and again, it works very well for the fun of the game. MotorStorm has never been about true realism, it's just plain chaos and fun and you will get more of that than ever in Apocalypse.    … Expand
  7. LordSeferoth
    Oct 8, 2011
    10
    Innovative, Beautiful, Fast and filled with adrenaline. These are only a few words that can descripe Motorstorm: Apocalypse. If you love arcade racing games then this one is simply must buy game. Motorstorm serie has gone to right direction and hopefully we can see more this type of arcade racing games in future.
  8. BanthaPoodoo
    May 17, 2011
    10
    Simply incredible... This game is relentlessly spectacular as endless destruction unfolds around you. If you liked the previous Motorstorms then you will love this, even newcomers to the series will find it easy to pick up. With debris flying at you non-stop then one would think that it is hard to see where your going, however somehow its not. Its one of those things that just work. TheSimply incredible... This game is relentlessly spectacular as endless destruction unfolds around you. If you liked the previous Motorstorms then you will love this, even newcomers to the series will find it easy to pick up. With debris flying at you non-stop then one would think that it is hard to see where your going, however somehow its not. Its one of those things that just work. The split-screen is incredibly exiting too, especially online. The multiplayer is lots of fun too, with an easier ranking system, perks and customisation make this one of the most enjoyable online experiences around.… Expand
  9. Denis11111
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
  10. satchmo
    Jul 20, 2011
    10
    An absolutely brilliant game. I've piled over 100 hours into MS:A already and still am hungry for more. The online mode is where this game comes into its own - 16 player online races with 12 different vehicle classes makes for the craziest and best racing experience out there. The betting feature is a great way to build up rivalries with your opponents too.
  11. jabbathefrukt
    Mar 9, 2013
    10
    This game is compleatly amazing and it's one of the best games I have ever played. You are racing both onroad and offroad and the graphics looks great. The best thing about motorstorm compared to other racing games is that it has some super realistic car physics/crashed so you will always feel this dynamic feel to the game. You can choose anything from all the 12 vehicle classes whichThis game is compleatly amazing and it's one of the best games I have ever played. You are racing both onroad and offroad and the graphics looks great. The best thing about motorstorm compared to other racing games is that it has some super realistic car physics/crashed so you will always feel this dynamic feel to the game. You can choose anything from all the 12 vehicle classes which incudes Dirtbike, Superbike, Rallycar, Mudplugger, BigRig, Supercar, Supermini, Quadbike, Racingtruck, Copper, Buggy and of course the Monstertruck! The game has amazing online gameplay and it just makes you want to play more and more. You can customize your vehicles and there are over 40 tracks to race on! The sound effects are awezome and you can even play in 3D if you have a TV that supporst 3D pictures. I will give this game 10/10 beacuse it's one of the best games I have played in years. Try out the demo on Playstation store and see for yourself. Buy the game if you liked it because you are lucky to have a ps3 to be able to play the game.… Expand
  12. hareloco
    May 5, 2011
    10
    Awesome gameplay! I like racing games where you always feel like you are on the edge of teetering out of control, and MotorStorm Apocalypse delivers. If you like Need for Speed, F1, or GT, this is not that kind of gameplay. The environments are spectacular, strewn with debris and truly chaotic. Skip the story, if you want a story watch a movie. If you want to play a game where you getAwesome gameplay! I like racing games where you always feel like you are on the edge of teetering out of control, and MotorStorm Apocalypse delivers. If you like Need for Speed, F1, or GT, this is not that kind of gameplay. The environments are spectacular, strewn with debris and truly chaotic. Skip the story, if you want a story watch a movie. If you want to play a game where you get sucked into races full of mayhem and edge of your seat thrills, this does the trick. There's even one track where you are actually driving across the tops of buildings AS THEY COLLAPSE! Like the previous titles in the series the gameplay and winning races varies with your driver and progress. You start out barely needing to boost to even win a race, but as the game progresses you have to work out the strategy for each track and race knowing when to boost, which paths to take at which point in the race, and when you have to take out other vehicles in order to win. The presentation and gameplay is much more polished and streamlined this time around. My only complaint would be that they included a story (keep your story out of my games, I came to play!) rather than just making it a narrative like they did with Pacific Rift. I can't wait to see what kind of DLC they come out with.… Expand
  13. ADIL
    Jul 9, 2011
    10
    The game is very beautiful and also the roads and very nice effects ... And near of the game StuntMan on ps2 and ps3

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  14. skelekey
    May 18, 2011
    10
    This is easily the best arcade racer I've played in a long time. I have not had this much fun with one since NFS Most wanted. The tracks are the star of the show here. Some of the various vehicle types are also fun to play with. I highly recommend this game.
  15. Rushed
    Aug 2, 2012
    9
    For the MotorStorm fans out there i'll put it simple, this is by far the best Motorstorm on the series. We all thought that since this game would take the races to the streets of a city the game wouldn't feel like a Motorstorm game but we all were wrong. The city crumbles all around you making races are more chaotic than ever (in a good sense). There are even more types of vehicles nowFor the MotorStorm fans out there i'll put it simple, this is by far the best Motorstorm on the series. We all thought that since this game would take the races to the streets of a city the game wouldn't feel like a Motorstorm game but we all were wrong. The city crumbles all around you making races are more chaotic than ever (in a good sense). There are even more types of vehicles now including my new favourites "superbikes". The online game has also been given more depth with the car customization and the perks even though that makes the races kinda unfair for the newcomers. You could also say that the storyline of the campaign is silly but well... at least you have a storyline.
    I would absolutely recommend this game to any MotorStorm fan or simply any arcade racer fan.    … Expand
  16. Reigen
    Jan 9, 2013
    10
    I dont like most racing games, but ive always ben a fan of motorstorm. Compared to pacific rift, motorstorm apocalipse is not as hardcore in the sence that you have to perfectly time and balance youre jumps and watch for ewery small rock on the road, but it will more than make up with tracks that liturally fall in on themselfs. And with new weicle classes and bikes being branched it isI dont like most racing games, but ive always ben a fan of motorstorm. Compared to pacific rift, motorstorm apocalipse is not as hardcore in the sence that you have to perfectly time and balance youre jumps and watch for ewery small rock on the road, but it will more than make up with tracks that liturally fall in on themselfs. And with new weicle classes and bikes being branched it is surely the hardest motorstorm game to master thus far, and as a long term fan of the series it makes me very, very happy.
    One thing that is to be pointed out that this time around the series abandoned some enviroment detail for framerate and a full uncompromised 16 player online. The only problem i had with the game is the camera comand that you get for dangerus events happening in the game, and a storyline that could havejust ben and unlockable in the extras menu, but i would feel like an idiot if i bashed this amazng racing game for its story and this one camera choice.
    For long term fans like myself this game will be a blast with a welcome change of paste. And newcomers to the series, dont be intimidated by the dificulty of the previous motorstorm games.
    This is motorstorm at its best, and is surely one of the top if not the top arkade racing games you will ever find.    … Expand
  17. ps3jk
    May 9, 2012
    10
    This game is best racing game ever,best motorstorm ever and motorstorm is best racing franchise.This game has 12 different vehicle classes, 36 different tracks in 9 areas.vehicle customization,game mode creator and much more.this game have single player which is so awesome and thrill to play even if you have already compeleted it.Because think that every race is different and you never nowThis game is best racing game ever,best motorstorm ever and motorstorm is best racing franchise.This game has 12 different vehicle classes, 36 different tracks in 9 areas.vehicle customization,game mode creator and much more.this game have single player which is so awesome and thrill to play even if you have already compeleted it.Because think that every race is different and you never now whats gonna happen in next time.But it has has also awsome rewarding multiplayer and more you play more you get and even if you dont finnish 1st you get rewards and you can also bet.this game also have 4 player split screen and 4 player split screen online.So whats can be wrong with this!!!!!.if you didnt like cutscenes you can skipped them. and vehicle customization is so wide. you can always have new ride.Even though this is now in city so it doesn may feel so motorstorm but truth is that this feels motorstorm most because there is storm going.EVERY MOTORSTORM FAN SOULD BUY THIS.And like in other motorstorm every track is detailed and game runs smooth and graphics are great. SoWHATS WRONG IN THIS GAME!!!!!!… Expand
  18. dcruz91
    Jun 19, 2012
    10
    This truly is THE underrated racing game of our generation. As a off-road racing game vet who has been playing a whole number of off-road games from an early age, I can say that Motorstorm always takes the cake. It's unfortunate that it is never given the respect it truly deserves because of fanboyism that cannot see past the console this fine game is on. No other game can surpass thisThis truly is THE underrated racing game of our generation. As a off-road racing game vet who has been playing a whole number of off-road games from an early age, I can say that Motorstorm always takes the cake. It's unfortunate that it is never given the respect it truly deserves because of fanboyism that cannot see past the console this fine game is on. No other game can surpass this series, not even come close. When you put on your 3D glasses and race across collapsing rooftops with a beautiful orchestra soundtrack radiating the room, you will understand why this game is the best in its genre. 10/10… Expand
  19. HercBrasil
    Jul 30, 2012
    10
    Fantastic arcade racing game, who liked the other games in the series and also of Split ond, it is guaranteed fun, and still has one of the most beautiful graphics of the PS3 (played in full HD 2D, 3D TV does not have, which the game has full support!

    Jogo fantástico , corrida arcade de primeira , quem gostou dos outros jogos da série e também de Split Second ,    Fantastic arcade racing game, who liked the other games in the series and also of Split ond, it is guaranteed fun, and still has one of the most beautiful graphics of the PS3 (played in full HD 2D, 3D TV does not have, which the game has full support!

    Jogo fantástico , corrida arcade de primeira , quem gostou dos outros jogos da série e também de Split Second , é diversão garantida , e ainda tem um dos gráficos mais bonitos do PS3 ( joguei em Full HD 2D , não tenho TV 3D , o qual o jogo tem total suporte !    … Expand
  20. logicsense
    Oct 31, 2012
    8
    Stunning environment with moving objects and building along with a decent control and handling system makes this a joyable axperience, especially together with friends. If you like arcadish type of racing games, go for this one!
  21. Fat-ragdoll
    Mar 9, 2013
    10
    This game is compleatly amazing and it's one of the best games I have ever played. You are racing both onroad and offroad and the graphics looks great. The best thing about motorstorm compared to other racing games is that it has some super realistic car physics/crashed so you will always feel this dynamic feel to the game. You can choose anything from all the 12 vehicle classes whichThis game is compleatly amazing and it's one of the best games I have ever played. You are racing both onroad and offroad and the graphics looks great. The best thing about motorstorm compared to other racing games is that it has some super realistic car physics/crashed so you will always feel this dynamic feel to the game. You can choose anything from all the 12 vehicle classes which incudes Dirtbike, Superbike, Rallycar, Mudplugger, BigRig, Supercar, Supermini, Quadbike, Racingtruck, Copper, Buggy and of course the Monstertruck! The game has amazing online gameplay and it just makes you want to play more and more. You can customize your vehicles and there are over 40 tracks to race on! The sound effects are awezome and you can even play in 3D if you have a TV that supporst 3D pictures. I will give this game 10/10 beacuse it's one of the best games I have played in years. Try out the demo on Playstation store and see for yourself. Buy the game if you liked it because you are lucky to have a ps3 to be able to play the game.… Expand
  22. sityoazzdown
    Feb 13, 2016
    9
    Amazing racing game, probably one of my favorite of all time (I don't play much racing games). The single player portion kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Blasting through city speeds at full speed watching the environment collaspse around you was mind blowing. It was like a drug, i just wanted to keep racing to see what crazy things would happen next. The racing itself wasAmazing racing game, probably one of my favorite of all time (I don't play much racing games). The single player portion kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Blasting through city speeds at full speed watching the environment collaspse around you was mind blowing. It was like a drug, i just wanted to keep racing to see what crazy things would happen next. The racing itself was responsive and fun, it was also a decent challenge with the "rubberband" A.I. The multiplayer of the game was still fun for me, but it was more "meh" compared to the single player, with barely there destruction animation that I loved from the single player. I just wished there were more vehicles in the game and more tracks for single player ( I could literally play this game all day). To end, if you're looking for a amazing/ different arcade racing game, you won't find any better than this.… Expand
  23. mjfan97
    May 3, 2013
    8
    The game is fun and a chaotic racing game. It is just fun to speed around and watch buildings tear apart and race against other enemies. However, two things that need to be improved: The multiplayer, where you can get disconnected regularly. It also takes quite a long time to level up so by then you will likely be bored of as it doesn't have much variety. Collectables: Collectables in aThe game is fun and a chaotic racing game. It is just fun to speed around and watch buildings tear apart and race against other enemies. However, two things that need to be improved: The multiplayer, where you can get disconnected regularly. It also takes quite a long time to level up so by then you will likely be bored of as it doesn't have much variety. Collectables: Collectables in a god-damn racing game!? That's a terrible idea, especially when it is executed so poorly here. They are even placed in eliminator matches where you don't have time to search for them, otherwise you will just be eliminated. That stuff is incredibly annoying! And no backtracking is allowed to get these, you have to get them in one fell swoop. Luckily, it does save the ones you've previously got so you don't need to focus on them again. Overall, a good game but multiplayer needs improvement and the collectables are just a stupid idea for a game like this; where all you want to do is race around, not collect things.… Expand
  24. Krizuwe
    Nov 20, 2013
    8
    Un grandisimo juego, a mi no me gusta este tipo de juegos, pero cuando lo vi...no se...lo vi diferente a los demás y me gusto, lo compre y reafirmo que es un gran juego, si te gusta la conducción y eres amante de las motos o los cohces, no lo dudes, compratelo, este juego no te dejara indiferente, aun asi, hay muchos puntos mejorables, espero que si sacan el dos, lo mejoren en esosUn grandisimo juego, a mi no me gusta este tipo de juegos, pero cuando lo vi...no se...lo vi diferente a los demás y me gusto, lo compre y reafirmo que es un gran juego, si te gusta la conducción y eres amante de las motos o los cohces, no lo dudes, compratelo, este juego no te dejara indiferente, aun asi, hay muchos puntos mejorables, espero que si sacan el dos, lo mejoren en esos fallitos y asi pues mejor.… Expand
  25. lukevandam
    May 20, 2014
    9
    this would have been my favourite game in the series if it wasn't for that damm story i would have given it ten but that damm story the mp was a huge improvement over pacific rift the destruction was just beautiful to look at tracks were cool new cars were cool customization was cool the soundtrack got a little bit repetitive after a while and last but not least was the constant updatesthis would have been my favourite game in the series if it wasn't for that damm story i would have given it ten but that damm story the mp was a huge improvement over pacific rift the destruction was just beautiful to look at tracks were cool new cars were cool customization was cool the soundtrack got a little bit repetitive after a while and last but not least was the constant updates they had going for a while which just made it better as time passed but then you remember they put a story in it so terrible… Expand
  26. Yussuf1l3
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Absolutely the best arcade racing game. I will explain why :
    Every game no matter how deep it is, is based on a series of challenges. The key to guarantee a good gaming experience is to make sure that the gamer's goal should not be playing those challenges, but should be going through the campaign without noticing any repetition. Evolution studios has nailed that part through a lot of    Absolutely the best arcade racing game. I will explain why :
    Every game no matter how deep it is, is based on a series of challenges. The key to guarantee a good gaming experience is to make sure that the gamer's goal should not be playing those challenges, but should be going through the campaign without noticing any repetition. Evolution studios has nailed that part through a lot of varied elements. It is based on a light and funny story to dominate a city in which an apocalypse is coming. The events are told in the form of comics motion. The gameplay is the best amongst all the motorstorm titles. They fixed the floating cars handling without ruining it. The graphics are insane especially the effects of the angry apocalypse. The tracks are well done and the variation of the environments is phenomenal . They extended the motorstorm experience through a 150 collectible cards which contain a brief story of motorstorm characters or locations. An other winning part is the possibility to customize everything as we used to do in the previous titles and more. All of that surrounded by a magnificent soundtrack list. Well I highly recommend it for everyone.    … Expand
  27. VioIrdsGX
    Apr 18, 2023
    9
    I started playing this game in 2021, this game is highly dynamic, I must say that it's a shame that this is the last game in the acclaimed series from Evolution Studios, I liked this a lot because I like apocalyptic maps and drivers that are exploited tremendously, the story mode I give it a 9/10 all its modes are good depending on the difficulty but the objectives are somewhat fraud, theI started playing this game in 2021, this game is highly dynamic, I must say that it's a shame that this is the last game in the acclaimed series from Evolution Studios, I liked this a lot because I like apocalyptic maps and drivers that are exploited tremendously, the story mode I give it a 9/10 all its modes are good depending on the difficulty but the objectives are somewhat fraud, the multiplayer no longer works because in these years they have already been disabled, so without more than Say it... this might interest you.… Expand
  28. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    Where unfortunately the series went bankrupt for good because the last one that came out motorstorm RC is garbage! There's nothing about motorstorm The apocalypse is worth it just for the surreal destruction of the map
  29. tigris77
    Jan 8, 2023
    8
    this deserves an 8, not only for its crazy live terain destruction/transformations , also for its force feedback wheel support (only motorstorm who has it)

    only issue is the low budget story cutscenes (its just static images with awfull art design)
  30. Lutkuhuuli
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Best intense racing game ever produced. My adrenaline is higher playing this game than running from a lion. Absolute banger of a game. (Would bang)

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 74
  3. Negative: 0 out of 74
  1. DailyGame
    Dec 12, 2011
    77
    However, even with all those aspects and the insane environments, I found it too hard to overcome the crashing. I've played games in other genres that "yank" players out of the experience, but it's not happened often in the racing arena. With MotorStorm: Apocalypse, it does, and specifically because of the crashes
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  2. Gaming Target
    Jun 27, 2011
    75
    Despite the strong online component, MotorStorm: Apocalypse still doesn't do enough to stand out.
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  3. Armchair Empire
    Jun 12, 2011
    75
    While still a bit rough around the edges, MotorStorm: Apocalypse is a unique racing experience that's exciting to look at as well as play, even if that experience is partially neutered online.
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