Motorhead (video game)

Motorhead
Developer(s)Digital Illusions CE AB
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)PlayStation, Microsoft Windows
ReleasePlayStation
  • EU: April 1998
  • NA: 12 November 1998[1]
Windows
  • EU: October 1998
  • NA: 3 March 1999[2]
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Motorhead: High Velocity Entertainment is a racing video game developed by Digital Illusions CE AB for PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. The game was published in Europe by Gremlin Interactive, and in North America by Fox Interactive.

Gameplay

Motorhead is a futuristic racing video game. It features eight circuits and ten cars for players to select from.[3]

Reception

The PC version received above-average reviews, while the PlayStation version received mixed reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[4][5] Edge described the latter version as "something of an enigma, existing somewhere between Wipeout and Ridge Racer."[3] The magazine praised its distinctive setting and addictive gameplay, but criticized its difficulty and short number of tracks.[3] Chris Gregson of GameSpot said of the PC version, "If you like pure speed seasoned with good graphics, this is one you definitely don't want to miss."[13] PC Accelerator gave the European import a mixed review, while PC Gamer gave it a favourable review, many months before it was released Stateside.[18][19]

Notes

  1. ^ GamePro gave the PC version 4/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound, 3/5 for control, and 1.5/5 for overall fun factor.
  2. ^ GamePro gave the PlayStation version 4.5/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound, 3.5/5 for control, and 2.5/5 for overall fun factor.

References

  1. ^ Gentry, Perry (6 November 1998). "What's in Stores Next Week". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on 17 August 2000. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  2. ^ Fudge, James (3 March 1999). "Motorhead Released". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on 9 July 2003. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Edge staff (May 1998). "Motorhead (PS)". Edge. No. 58. Future Publishing. p. 90. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Motorhead for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Motorhead for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  6. ^ Goble, Gordon (1 April 1999). "Motorhead (PC)". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on 16 August 2000. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  7. ^ Gaudiosi, John (15 December 1998). "Motorhead (PS)". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on 16 August 2000. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  8. ^ Smith, Nathan (20 May 1999). "Motorhead". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on 24 May 2003. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  9. ^ EGM staff (December 1998). "Motorhead". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 113. Ziff Davis.
  10. ^ "MotorHead [sic] - PlayStation". Game Informer. No. 67. FuncoLand. November 1998. p. 79. Archived from the original on 14 September 1999. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  11. ^ Chick, Tom (1999). "Motorhead Review for PC on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on 30 September 2004. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  12. ^ Dan Elektro (December 1998). "Motorhead (PS)". GamePro. No. 123. IDG Entertainment. p. 192. Archived from the original on 15 March 2004. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  13. ^ a b Gregson, Chris (9 April 1999). "Motorhead Review (PC) [date mislabeled as "May 1, 2000"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 12 December 2004. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  14. ^ Mollohan, Gary (26 October 1998). "Motorhead Review (PS)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 4 January 2005. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  15. ^ Butts, Steve (17 May 1999). "Motorhead (PC)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  16. ^ Nelson, Randy (2 December 1998). "Motorhead (PS)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  17. ^ "Motorhead". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 2, no. 3. Ziff Davis. December 1998.
  18. ^ a b D'Aprile, Jason (November 1998). "Motorhead [Import]". PC Accelerator. No. 3. Imagine Media. p. 96. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  19. ^ a b Poole, Stephen (October 1998). "Motorhead [Import]". PC Gamer. Vol. 5, no. 10. Imagine Media. p. 203. Archived from the original on 4 March 2000. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  20. ^ Bottorff, James (1999). "'Motorhead' travels familiar course". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett Company. Archived from the original on 1 July 2001. Retrieved 4 April 2021.