SBK Superbike World Championship

 Xbox 360
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  • Summary: Pick up and play arcade mode allowing the player to access the race in just a few seconds. A genuinely technically accurate extreme simulation mode for real petrol heads. 4 well balanced racing styles giving genuine progression and satisfaction to the gamer. 6 game modes - Basic, Arcade,Pick up and play arcade mode allowing the player to access the race in just a few seconds. A genuinely technically accurate extreme simulation mode for real petrol heads. 4 well balanced racing styles giving genuine progression and satisfaction to the gamer. 6 game modes - Basic, Arcade, Advanced, Simulation, Extreme and Custom. Next generation giving players the chance to challenge their friends and opponents all over the world. [Black Bean Games]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Games Master UK
    79
    Shows its competence and depth the more you're prepared to invest into its finer points. [Aug 2008, p.79]
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  2. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    70
    The gameplay is very challenging and realistic, alongside a very good mechanic component and the inclusion of all the licenses of the Superbike world. But only the really hardcore fans of motorcycle competitions will be able to put aside its technical limitations. [Aug 2008]
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  3. PALGN
    65
    A very solid title for anybody with an interest in superbikes, SBK-08 makes a good debut on the current generation, despite perhaps being a little too complicated for the majority of gamers out there.
  4. Console Monster
    61
    Feels slightly underwhelming overall. The graphics and sound are below par and the loading times poor. However, under the bonnet (or whatever you call it on a bike), SBK08 is a solid superbike simulation which hardcore fans will love.
  5. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    60
    "Moto GP" is the place to be. [Sept 2008, p.87]
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  6. AceGamez
    60
    Whilst SBK-08 Superbike World Championship will definitely appeal to fans of superbike racing due to its advanced options and simulator aspects, but it will probably end up leaving the more casual gamers behind because they'll easily be able to beat the game on the lower difficulty levels and then not bother tuning their bikes or playing harder settings.
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  7. Edge Magazine
    50
    While online play provides more convincing competition, with only eight riders supported the circuit will appear as underpopulated as the scenery. [Aug 2008, p.100]
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. aaronB
    Aug 5, 2008
    9
    Ignored the reviews as they all say that the racing was really ok if you stick with it but it has crap gfx, audio and no atmosphere( crowds Ignored the reviews as they all say that the racing was really ok if you stick with it but it has crap gfx, audio and no atmosphere( crowds etc)- stick with MotoGP. Well BOLLOCKS to that. This is the BEST bike game I have played in years. It feels like your on a bike (and I've had quite a few over the last 20 years) which none of the motoGP games have ever managed to do. IT DOES EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS ON THE TIN. Superbike racing at its best. 12 lovely recreated tracks all designed for one thing....RACING. This game does a damn fine job of recreating that experience. The bikes look great as do the riders. Granted it might not have the gfx of motoGP in the backgrounds etc, but the gameplay blows it out of the water. and you don't constantly get knocked off by bullshit AI like MotoGP. Long and short of it is this- if you like bikes, are into bike games with balls, not bells and whistles then this is it. Thankyou BlackBean and Milestone for bringing this to the xbox 360. Hope it plays as well on the PS3 when it finally comes out : P I'm only giving it a 9 because I don't really know how well it plays online.. tried it twice, seems fine....and I'm not sure how well it will be supported with downloadable content etc. Enjoy some pure bike racing folks.. its worth the admission price.… Expand
  2. Mike
    Jul 28, 2008
    7
    Ugly (trackside, replays) - loads slow and often - poor unlockables / extras - poor rider animations - no visible damage to the bike after Ugly (trackside, replays) - loads slow and often - poor unlockables / extras - poor rider animations - no visible damage to the bike after falling + bike handling is ok + damage to the bike and driver + set up options and telemetry.… Expand