MotorStorm

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 6, 2007
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Play Magazine
    95
    This is why you risked your life and went into debt: For a game console. [JPN Import; Feb 2007, p.80]
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  2. GameBrink
    90
    Motorstorm is pretty much the best off-road driving simulation ever to grace a console. The physics are so accurate, yet altered for arcade like effect, and feel so right that the development team must have had at least a couple Physics PhD’s on staff to pull off such a feat. [JPN Import]
  3. PSM3 Magazine UK
    88
    Tough, dynamic racing. A blistering thrill ride that makes good on PlayStation 3's promises. [JPN Import; Jan 2007, p.58]
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  5. Games Master UK
    82
    The Japanese version feels like a demo - hugely entertaining for what it is, but severely truncated and ultimately disappointingly lacking on content. [JPN Import; Feb 2007, p.74]
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  6. Play UK
    82
    A truly excellent racing game, and a welcome addition to the PS3 canon. If it weren't for the lack of multiplayer this would score in the nineties. [JPN Import; Issue # 149, p.56]
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  7. Computer and Video Games
    80
    One of Motorstorm's big successes is that it demands of you things that other racers don't even bother to ask. You'll have to learn every nook and cranny of the terrain before you can drive around courses with confidence. [JPN Import]
  8. Eurogamer
    80
    Let's be excited about the fact that it still manages to feel incredibly fresh, immediate and exotic, in spite of its notoriety. Bolstered for its European release, it ought to be a classic, but right now it's simply excellent. [JPN Import]
  9. games(TM)
    80
    Never has an off-road racer felt so compelling, so necessary and so thrilling... The finest arcade racer since "Burnout Revenge." [JPN Import; Feb 2007, p.100]
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  10. PSW Magazine UK
    80
    The courses in MotorStorm are a real strong point. Well designed, they're challenging, but they also let you have fun. There aren't too many on offer - just eight - but every one of them is a sprawling playground for you to muck around in. [JPN Import]

Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#10 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#10 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 292 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 173 out of 292
  2. Mixed: 79 out of 292
  3. Negative: 40 out of 292
  1. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    the visual effects of dust and mud on the car are perfect not to mention the destruction of the cars which is super satisfying to watch, thethe visual effects of dust and mud on the car are perfect not to mention the destruction of the cars which is super satisfying to watch, the only downside is the less than enjoyable gameplay. The only problem with this game is the low amount of scenery, which makes the game repetitive after a while!… Full Review »
  2. Dingytheman
    May 21, 2022
    6
    Solid fun but overstays its welcome by forcing you to repeat the same tracks over and over and over again, without much in terms of rewardsSolid fun but overstays its welcome by forcing you to repeat the same tracks over and over and over again, without much in terms of rewards other than a new vehicle occasionally, this coupled with some heavy A.I rubberbanding.
    Soundtrack is pretty good better than the sequel. Gameplay could've used a bit more depth, track variety is lacking, and an upgrade/customization system would've added longevity.    … Full Review »
  3. ibblue07
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    Motorstorm is a fun and chaotic racing game. It has stunning visuals, great soundtrack, and satisfying crash physics.
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