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| Developer(s) | Milestone srl |
| Publisher(s) | Milestone srl Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Series | MotoGP |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One |
| Release | 24 June 2015[1] |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player,multiplayer |
MotoGP 15 is avideo game developed byMilestone srl.[2] The game was released forMicrosoft Windows,PlayStation 3,PlayStation 4,Xbox 360 andXbox One on 24 June 2015. It is the first to be released onXbox One and final installment forPlayStation 3 andXbox 360.[1][3][4]
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MotoGP 15 features 18 tracks, and the official riders from the 2014 and 2015 seasons ofMoto3,Moto2 andMotoGP, and will also feature customizable bikes. The season starts with the night race inLosail, and also includesJerez,Assen andSepang, with a wind and wet weather system. Other features include tire wear, damage and mechanical failures. The PS5 & Xbox One version features open visors of helmets.
Per official entries,Paul Bird Motorsport retired from the championship, butSuzuki andAprilia made an official return. One new feature is the ability for the player to create their own racing team, with choice of logo andlivery. Starting off with aMahindra MGP3O bike, the player must advance through the classes, and recruit sponsors. The game also has a mode which focuses on recreating events from the 2014 season, and in particular the rivalry betweenJorge Lorenzo,Valentino Rossi andMarc Márquez, and the comebacks from riders such asAndrea Iannone. The PlayStation 4 version features an online league mode, where players battle for the best lap times.
The game includes a total of over 100 riders, each in their respective teams, making up the three current classes (e.g. theDucati Desmosedici andHonda NSF250R), and one historic class (covering 1992-2001, e.g. theCagiva GP500), with a total of around 25 bikes. Some riders need to be unlocked via the game'sexperience/level system. A further historic class is available to download (covering 2004-2006, e.g. theKawasaki ZX-RR). After Releasing of DLC 4-Stroke Champions It is the first game underMilestone srl to feature the mainKawasaki ZX-RRMotorcycle.
Pre-race introduction voice-overs are provided by Gavin Emmett.
In June 2015, 20 riders from the 2004 season were made available. In September 2015, 24 riders from the2015 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup season were made available. In December 2015, theAutódromo do Estoril (last used in2012) was released, and can be used in single and multi-player modes.[5]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 64.29%[6] |
| Metacritic | 66/100[7] |
| Publication | Score |
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| GamesTM | 5/10 |
| IGN | 70 |
| PlayStation Official Magazine – Australia | 70% |
| PlayStation Official Magazine – UK | 7/10[8] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (UK) | 7/10 |
| Analog Addiction | 7.6[9] |
The game had mixed reviews. The developer issued a warning that the Xbox One version contained a number of bugs.[10] On the PlayStation 4, the consensus was that it looked ok, but did not improve significantly on the previous game. The Official PlayStation Magazine praised the bike handling, adding that "AI riders put up a great fight, outbraking you into hairpins and slipstreaming past you down the straights. ... overall, the racing is solid and challenging, and securing a podium finish without resorting to the rewind function is a significant achievement."[8] Analog Addiction praised the customisable race options and the stable and enjoyable multiplayer component.[9]
MotoGP 15 reached number 11 in the UK PS3 sales charts, as of April 19, 2016 still not available in North America[11] and number 16 in the PS4 charts.[12]