RIDE 5

Overall, Ride 5 is presented as a game that is not continuous but could easily be. Very free customization of the bike, helmet and rider's suit, graphics that in the sunrises and sunsets will leave some spectacular photos. An AI that, although it is faster than Ride 4, lacks intelligence, basically for her you do not exist, but nevertheless leaves very good feelings. A gameplay that this time, yes, is very pleasant to drive. It is true that the career mode as I say, is very simple and more than 200 events can become somewhat repetitive in the middle, but it has its game. Although the Online mode and the Race Creator, which is a great game mode that will give a lot of life to the game.

Without being so finicky though, RIDE 5 is a superb bike racer. It balances fantastic visuals and incredible bike detail with plenty of breakneck speeds and thrill-inducing racing moments and whilst it doesn’t change too much from the already successful formula that the series has become renowned for, this is certainly an enjoyable adventure for bike aficionados.

RIDE 5 reflects Milestone's great passion for the bike world very well. The amount of content, circuits, and bikes is admirable, the new Career mode is huge while the Race Creator further extends a longevity that shows no weaknesses, and lastly the bikes convey a truly satisfying feeling. Without any doubts, this is the best motorbike simulator in a long time, a must for all fans.

Ride 5 is the first episode designed and developed for current generation consoles: a few kilometers on the track are enough to appreciate its simulation cut and commitment to accessibility (the neural aids work). Compared to Ride 4, the differences are not so marked: Milestone worked above all with a chisel to clean up and refine his most ambitious work. In terms of content, there is nothing to complain about: the proposed virtual dealership offers everything a two-wheel enthusiast could wish for. On the visual front, the volumetric clouds are a welcome addition, the bikes remain beautiful, the circuit park is truly extensive. The career mode has made some steps forward compared to the previous iteration, but has not reached the levels we had hoped for. In short, the team has not failed to further improve the gaming experience but has chosen the path of continuity for this fifth episode: we expected a little more.