MotoGP 08

 Wii
User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 4 out of 12
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  1. RamsayB
    Jul 31, 2009
    7
    I'm into bikes and so bought the game despite the poor reviews. I found the default control very difficult without the Mariokart Steering Wheel, but with the "wheel" the bike's response was progressive and resposive. The GUI always expects the controller to be vertical which doesn't match the default in-game control scheme. As I'm a novice, when it comes to racing I'm into bikes and so bought the game despite the poor reviews. I found the default control very difficult without the Mariokart Steering Wheel, but with the "wheel" the bike's response was progressive and resposive. The GUI always expects the controller to be vertical which doesn't match the default in-game control scheme. As I'm a novice, when it comes to racing games, I haven't tried the advanced control schemes that add manual gear changing using the wiimote vertically with the knunchuk. The graphics are what I expected for the wii version (as compared to the PC) not good, but not so terrible they spoil the gameplay. Sound is ok but there's no background music when racing. It's no mario kart but I'm enjoying this game very much in arcade mode and don't regret buying it.… Expand
  2. GavinK
    Apr 25, 2009
    7
    Don't know why people say the controls are that unresponsive, they work fine for me! Maybe it's to do with people not sitting at the optimum angle of the sensor bar as I found this effected how the controls responded on screen. Sure it's not the prettiest game but I have seen worse on wii! All in all I have found it quite enjoyable but there is room for improvement Don't know why people say the controls are that unresponsive, they work fine for me! Maybe it's to do with people not sitting at the optimum angle of the sensor bar as I found this effected how the controls responded on screen. Sure it's not the prettiest game but I have seen worse on wii! All in all I have found it quite enjoyable but there is room for improvement (graphics, customisation etc) any rating under 5 I think is a travesty!! A half decent first attempt at motogp on wii. I think it woul be a shame if we didn't see this series appear on wii again due to some poor ratings!… Expand
  3. ASGaming21
    Jul 2, 2016
    5
    Not sure what to say about this game. The graphics are the same as the PS2 version. And although I did like the idea of the Wii Remote acting like the handlebars, it was very hard to control the bike. The career was good and I like how you start in the 125cc and get to the MotoGP. And finally the sounds were bad and I ended up turning the volume down to zero. If you are a huge MotoGP fan,Not sure what to say about this game. The graphics are the same as the PS2 version. And although I did like the idea of the Wii Remote acting like the handlebars, it was very hard to control the bike. The career was good and I like how you start in the 125cc and get to the MotoGP. And finally the sounds were bad and I ended up turning the volume down to zero. If you are a huge MotoGP fan, you probably would get this game but I am a huge MotoGP fan as well and to be honest, I would recommend playing it on a PS3 or Xbox 360.… Expand

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#76 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009

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Metascore
44

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 6 out of 10
  1. Nintendo Power
    40
    The gimmick of tilting the Wii Remote like handlebars is as engaging as this game gets. [Apr 2009, p.87]
  2. IGN
    50
    Overall, this is a functional but unexciting trip to the races. Also, it isn't exactly easy on the eyes.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    38
    Although there are plenty of modes, the poor controls hamper any play value this title might have had.
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