Ride 2

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
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  1. GameSpot
    Feb 24, 2017
    40
    On paper, then, Ride 2 is an exciting proposition that bundles the promises of aspirational game design with the raw power and fun associated with motorbikes. Unfortunately, those promises are broken and the resulting game falls flat. Unless you're so enamoured with two-wheeled machines that you simply can't help but pick yourself up a copy, you should wait for a new contender to try its hand at delivering a biking game of this scope.

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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 50
  3. Negative: 16 out of 50
  1. SileSixEcho
    Oct 10, 2016
    9
    For motorcycle enthousiasts, there is not much to complain about ride 2. It might not be the most beautiful game and the presentation could beFor motorcycle enthousiasts, there is not much to complain about ride 2. It might not be the most beautiful game and the presentation could be a bit more spectacular. But when it comes down to riding, bike and track selection, this is just pure fun. To me, the most important improvement over its predecessor are the greatly improved load times. For all car arcade racers: It is a motorcycle game and a semi-simulation. Don't expect to go around corners like in ridge racer or you will be disappointed.… Full Review »
  2. Tattooedtexan
    Apr 18, 2021
    8
    Is Ride 2 still worth playing in 2021? Definitely, but with a few exceptions. I paid $5 on PS Store for the SE and have pumped some seriousIs Ride 2 still worth playing in 2021? Definitely, but with a few exceptions. I paid $5 on PS Store for the SE and have pumped some serious hours in. This is a quick, honest review from someone new to the genre, but does ride in real life.
    I still own a PS3 Superbike game that I bought cheap, played once, and forgot all about because it seemed cluttered, confusing, and difficult.. I didn't have the time or want to deal with it. Ride 2, however, is incredibly accessible. I started out with all the settings and difficulty turned down to get an idea of gameplay. Within a couple races I had the difficulty and physics increased and all the assists turned off. The graphics are still amazing on my PS4 slim, 50" UHD Vizio, and give me a huge rush when doing a screaming speed run on a bike I've meticulously tuned (more on that in a minute).
    I play 95% in the FP handlebar view because of the realism and sensation of speed it gives. I love motorcycles. I ride an 1100 cruiser and have never been on a sport bike. This game confirms i would have too much fun and hurt myself horrendously. I do wish there were large CC cruisers, but since this is a racing game and not a Sunday cruise simulator, they get a pass. The tuning is basic, yet adequate. It offers enough to change handling without overwhelming you with settings you'll likely never touch, such as GT.
    The biggest issue for me isn't the lack of paint options but the menu and layouts. The inability to run a quick lap after doing some adj. before a race is very annoying. Basically, I run a lap and see where i end up then bounce back to time trials to knock off time. I imagine this will be less bothersome once i get a good grasp of each track and owned bike attributes. Bouncing between menu screens gets old. Another glaring omission is the ability to directly compare one bike to another while shopping and especially getting a quick test ride. They're small yet very annoying complaints.
    Everything that truly matters is here and it's solid though. Gameplay is tight. Sound and graphics are on point. All the basic modes are here and shopping for a new bike to customize and run a series is always fun. Each and every bike and style looks top notch and handles differently.
    It's been years since I've been addicted to a racing game, and maybe its bc I haven't ridden in over a year, but this game scratches an itch for me. It's my go-to bike game til I can snag a PS5 and Ride 4. Snag it cheap if ya can. Cheers.    … Full Review »
  3. Bastrix
    Apr 6, 2017
    8
    I'm a hardcore fan of racing games and a real life biker. I owned the previous game and I'v been playing this one for months now.

    What I    I'm a hardcore fan of racing games and a real life biker. I owned the previous game and I'v been playing this one for months now.

    What I like:
    - First player mode mechanics are much more engaging, since now you have to earn medals to unblock other events in different categories.
    - There is much more content for single player, Including special international events and championships. So there is a lot more incentive to play for many hours.
    - Crashes look cool at last! They look realistic and really cool for the first time ever!
    - Loading times have really improved.
    - Bikes look cool (still not brilliant, could improve a lot for a ps4 game) and handling is brilliant.
    - The rider animations and physics are the best in a bikes game so far. It's incredible how cool it feels. If you are morbike fan you will love it. I own one of the Ducatis you can pick in this game and I love it!

    What I dont like:
    - The AI is very annoying. This is the worse issue in this game for me. They smack into you constantly when arriving to tight corners and force you to replay over and over.
    - In the main UI for the game, the small map indicator where you can preview corners, is pretty bad. It needs to be positioned somewhere else and it needs to be zoomed out cos I can never see the corners coming up. I have to end up memorizing the tracks.
    - Some powerful bikes, like the panigale 1299, are extremely sensitive to wheelies. Even with antiwheelie to the max, its almost imposible to accelerate in 1st and 2nd gear. It's a bit too much and ends up being quite fustrating in my opinion.
    - Customizing the bike is something really cool, but by now its got a bit dated, it would be cool if you had options to more expensive and efective performance pieces. I'm sure it would improve the core gamepay and improve incentives to complete races.    … Full Review »
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