MotorStorm: Pacific Rift - 5/13: New Update and Free DLC Announced

FriskyTanuki

FriskyTanuki

CAGiversary!
Feedback
36 (100%)
2846128295_e0e57c8020_m.jpg


The first MotorStorm™ wowed fans with its heady formula of brutal, unpredictable off-road racing, festival vibes and stunning Monument Valley desert scenery. Now Motorstorm™ Pacific Rift takes you to a solitary tropical paradise in the Pacific Ocean, ready for a whole new take on no-holds-barred racing action through thick swamps, dense jungle, towering peaks and steaming volcanoes.

Not just pretty backdrops to the action, these environments take center stage in challenging players with everything in Mother Nature's arsenal. Thick mud, tangled undergrowth, swift flowing rivers, choking volcanic clouds and searing lava pools all test the drivers to their limits and beyond.

Expect a rich festival of off road racing, along with a host of game modes and rewards. It's brutal, dangerous, relentless, and unpredictable and more than a game - MotorStorm Pacific Rift is a way of life.

Key Features:

  • The Island - A brand new radically different location for the festival.
  • Unpredictable Events - Never the same race twice. Events will take place to change the race on a lap to lap basis.
  • Split Screen Play - Play with up to 3 buddies on the same screen.
  • The Monster Truck - An all new vehicle class added to the core vehicle selection for a total of 8 different vehicle classes.
  • Immersive Online Experience – A radical re-look at the whole MotorStorm online experience, focusing on ease of use and breadth of gameplay all while tearing it up in races up to 16 players.
  • Improved Actions - A new level of control; punch, duck and ram using a new control layout.
  • Free-play - Race how you want by creating your own race tickets.
  • Photo Mode - Snap your greatest victory or your most visceral crashes and share them with the world.
  • New Rating Systems - It’s not all about winning; it’s also about how you perform.
Click to expand...
Trophies

1. Over Achiever - Unlock all the other 49 Trophies. - Platinum
2. The Money Shot - Boost Explode over the finish line to win 10 races - Bronze
3. Track Master - Win 5 races on each track - Bronze
4. Just Getting Started - Race for a total of one hour - Bronze
5. Time Sink - Race for a total of 10 hours - Bronze
6. Stuntman - Successfully land a jump of 185m or more - Bronze
7. Race Fan - Take part in 250 races - Bronze
8. Tourist - Travel a total of 500km - Bronze
9. Hazardous - Wreck your vehicle 250 times - Bronze
10. Friendship - Complete a Split-Screen race with 4 players - Bronze
11. Ghost Rider - Beat 48 developer's ghosts on Time Attack - Bronze
12. Tumbler - Perform an impressive Barrel Roll - Bronze
13. Bully - Successfully punch or ram 100 vehicles - Bronze
14. Lightweight - Win 50 races using a lightweight vehicle - Bronze
15. Mediumweight - Win 50 races using a mediumweight vehicle - Bronze
16. Heavyweight - Win 50 races using a heavyweight vehicle - Bronze
17. Pugilist - Punch 5 competitors in a single race and go on to win gold - Bronze
18. Close Call - Win a race by a margin of less than 0.1s - Bronze
19. Survivor - In Eliminator escape from last place 10 times with only 3 seconds to go - Bronze
20. Freestyle - Create and win 10 free-play races - Bronze
21. Hire Me - Beat the developer's best ghost times on every track with every vehicle - Silver
22. Winner - Win 250 races - Gold
23. Spoilt For Choice - Reach rank 3 in the Festival to unlock all 8 vehicle classes - Bronze
24. Bike - Win 5 Festival races using a Bike - Bronze
25. ATV - Win 5 Festival races using an ATV - Bronze
26. Buggy - Win 5 Festival races using a Buggy - Bronze
27. Rally Car - Win 5 Festival races using a Rally Car - Bronze
28. Racing Truck - Win 5 Festival races using a Racing Truck - Bronze
29. Mud Plugger - Win 5 Festival races using a Mud Plugger - Bronze
30. Big Rig - Win 5 Festival races using a Big Rig - Bronze
31. Monster Truck - Win 5 Festival races using a Monster Truck - Bronze
32. Necessary Roughness - Knock down 10 dismounted drivers - Bronze
33. Tortoise - Win a race without using boost - Bronze
34. Speeder - Unlock all 16 Speed events - Bronze
35. Wreck-Less - Unlock all 16 Eliminator events - Bronze
36. Last Man Standing - Win all 16 Eliminator events - Bronze
37. Speed Demon - Win all 16 Speed events - Silver
38. Can't Touch This - Win any Rank 8 race without being wrecked - Silver
39. Runner Up - Win 96 Silver Medals - Silver
40. Champion - Win 96 Gold Medals - Gold
41. Beginner - Complete a ranked Online race with 12 players - Bronze
42. Competitor - Complete 50 Online ranked races - Bronze
43. Casual - Complete 50 online casual races - Bronze
44. Immortal - Win an Online ranked race without wrecking - Bronze
45. Ranked Streak - Win 3 Online ranked races in a row - Silver
46. Beginner's Luck - Come 1st in an Online ranked race - Bronze
47. Rookie - Reach Online rank 2 (Rookie) - Bronze
48. Veteran - Reach Online rank 3 (Veteran) - Bronze
49. Hero - Reach Online rank 4 (Hero) - Silver
50. Legend Reach Online rank 5 (Legend) - Gold

Trailers

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31749.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36541.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/38840.html

Gameplay

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/39686.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/39684.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/39682.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/39680.html
 
Last edited by a moderator:
They were too busy scouring for a remake of FFVII. ;)

Good news for those who like it, but I'd rather see Sony's first party resources used for God of War/Shadow of the Colossus games (y'know, the franchises that sell) for the PS3.
 
I really, really enjoyed MotorStorm, so this is good news to me. This is more a business announcement, and picking up such a studio is a good move from Sony.
 
[quote name='mykevermin']They were too busy scouring for a remake of FFVII. ;)

Good news for those who like it, but I'd rather see Sony's first party resources used for God of War/Shadow of the Colossus games (y'know, the franchises that sell) for the PS3.[/quote]
Because Evolution Studios makes those kinds of games?
 
[quote name='mykevermin']They should. ;)[/quote]
You want these guys, who haven't worked on anything but racing games, to make God of War 3? :lol: Let them do what they're good at doing and leave the franchises you mentioned to the guys that are good at it.
 
[quote name='shaunLEGEND']As long as they address the criticisms of the original (loading, more modes, more tracks), Motorstorm 2 will be kickass.[/quote]It was just a few bits of polish that kept it from being a triple AAA game as the gameplay itself is pretty much spot on.

I eagerly anticipate part 2.
 
[quote name='shaunLEGEND']As long as they address the criticisms of the original (loading, more modes, more tracks), Motorstorm 2 will be kickass.[/QUOTE]I have faith it will. I remember the first ATV Offroad Fury and many other Sony racers, the first one wasn't exactly the best, but later installments were so much better.

With the WRC series, Evolution improved quite a bit through the years (first WRC was just good, while the 2nd was so much better), so I expect the same.
 
First, I think the addition of rumble will make a huge difference in the enjoyment of this game. Second, Evolution has done all of the really hard work so it seems like all they need to do for the sequel is focus on more tracks, additional modes, and optimizing the loading times. Online will be available out of the box, and more PS3 owners likely have voice chat with the release of Warhawk. I'm really looking forward to this one.
 
[quote name='whoknows']I'm still waiting for the first one to drop in price. I'm waiting to get it below $30.[/quote]

Same here. Once it does, I'm in.
 
Motorstorm is a classic.. they took real video of the grand canyon and rendered it in real time. For part two they just need to add two player splitscreen. But for part two I expect, to be able to share replays, user created content for cars. ability to use your own custom soundtrack.
 
[quote name='whoknows']I'm still waiting for the first one to drop in price. I'm waiting to get it below $30.[/quote]Ditto here.
 
[quote name='whoknows']I'm still waiting for the first one to drop in price. I'm waiting to get it below $30.[/QUOTE]

You can get it in that range on half.com right now.

I'm waiting for it to be closer to $20. With all the 80GB pack-ins it shouldn't take much longer for it to drop to $20 used.
 
[quote name='Corvin']You can get it in that range on half.com right now.

I'm waiting for it to be closer to $20. With all the 80GB pack-ins it shouldn't take much longer for it to drop to $20 used.[/QUOTE]

Agreed. I will definately pick up the game for a cool $20.
 
Hopefully the racing's a bit more varied. The hectic nature of the free-for-all's are great, but it got dull quick. At least it'll have rumble, which the original lacked (and yes, TMK, I know MotorStorm will have rumble when DS3 comes out). It'd be so much better, though, with better triggers. Oh, and fix the fucking loading times. Changing car classes and liveries should not take a minute.

I want a WRC game.
 
[quote name='mtxbass1']Same here. Once it does, I'm in.[/quote]You can find copies of Motorstorm for $30 online. Used of course but still only $30.
 
As if we need another all eye-candy fluff game. Jesus, haven't they made enough of these, what with the ATV Off Roads and now this?

Will it at least have 2 player (or, heaven forbid, multiplayer) off line?
 
[quote name='Corvin']Screw those, nothing tops Waverace. :) Come on Nintendo, bring it![/QUOTE]

What, you didn't like the jet-ski portion of DOAX2? Sheesh, it's like you want gameplay with your boobies or something.
 
oh, so NOW they're finally going to release the full game. Don't get me wrong, I loved motorstorm, it was just 50% complete
 
[quote name='Zoglog']oh, so NOW they're finally going to release the full game. Don't get me wrong, I loved motorstorm, it was just 50% complete[/quote]Which is why we're getting Motorstorm Vol. 2. Kids these days always wanting everything. They don't sell you encyclopedias in one set. You have to buy them A-L and M-Z. At least that's how the guy sold mine to me.
 
[quote name='SteveMcQ']Which is why we're getting Motorstorm Vol. 2. Kids these days always wanting everything. They don't sell you encyclopedias in one set. You have to buy them A-L and M-Z. At least that's how the guy sold mine to me.[/QUOTE]

I don't know about you pal, but my consoles used to come with a game when I bought em.
 
[quote name='Zoglog']I don't know about you pal, but my consoles used to come with a game when I bought em.[/quote]Ah, those were the days, when I got a great game (Super Mario All-Stars) with my SNES. Then companies realize they can charge for 'em. Damn.
 
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/25/bbc-motorstorm-2-goes-island-coming-this-holiday/

We've officially known a sequel to Motorstorm was in the works since last September (and logically known it for much longer) but we've been short on details. That changed today when the BBC reported that Motorstorm 2 would be released in time for Christmas and would feature four-player split-screen (huzzah!).

The piece also revealed that players would "race around a lush island environment, full of interactive vegetation." You say "interactive vegetation," we say "hottest new buzzword of 2008 con-firmed."
Click to expand...

Updated the OP with this bit of news on where the game may be heading.
 
I'm glad to hear about splitscreen and the new locale, but it'll take a lot more than that to get me interested in another Motorstorm game. I owned the first for about a week before selling it off again. Sure, it looked unbelievably good, but if you're going to make a game where every race is just a straight-up run around a loop two or three times, the actual racing better be pretty compelling. Instead all the vehicles felt like bricks, in terms of both handling and speed.

I'd really like something that could be Excite Truck 2, with a real sense of speed, a wide variety of courses, and some decent motion control. Custom soundtracks wouldn't hurt, either, especially after Motorstorm's soundtrack.
 
Man, I loved Motorstorm, it was just too much of the same thing.

That's what 2 needs to fix. More variety.
I'll disagree greatly though that the racing was boring. I felt it was extremely viseral, and the sense of speed is there with the smaller vehicles. The big rigs are a whole other beast.
 
Split screen just made this a day 1 purchase for me.

Actually, I thought all the vehicles handled well, and varied depending on the vehicle itself. The physics were arcadey, but still had some grounding.

Meanwhile, Excite truck had really poor physics.

I definitely agree with the need for there to be a bit more with the races.
 
I'm really excited. I really liked the first MotorStorm, but felt it had some issues. If the developers can make the A.I. more reasonable, along with adding some other options (like Time Attack from the get go, Quick Race, etc.), this should be an awesome racer and satisfy me much better in the end. :D
 
After playing the original, this will probably be a day 1 purchase for me. All they need to do is make the AI less "rubber-band" like and I'm sold.
 
Since nobodys mentioned this yet I figure I should:

Motorstorm needs a true One player mode with developing characters and a story. It needs a cash system where you can buy new parts for your vehicle or berhaps buy new vehicles with a true goal instead of the stupid ticket system. I need a reason to play a game besides its multiplayer. I would also like customizable paint jobs, more tracks, more vehicles, more paint jobs, and more types of vehicles like hummers, mercedes, and a few more bikes (and yes, I realize all this is a bit much to ask for)
 
[quote name='w00t_culafi']Motorstorm needs a true One player mode with developing characters and a story.[/quote]

uh
 
Motorstorm + Burnout Paradise would = Legendary.

A free form driving game on an island, instead of exploring city streets and finding hidden tunnels, you'd explore jungles and find caves.

Make it happen!
 
[quote name='metaly']uh[/quote]

I mean like put actual meaning into the gameplay and even throw in a few developing characters with a story
 
i have part 1 but rarely played it at all..... maybe i should look into trading it if a sequels coming.

split screen? as in for local games? wtf who cares...
 
[quote name='guyver2077']i have part 1 but rarely played it at all..... maybe i should look into trading it if a sequels coming.

split screen? as in for local games? wtf who cares...[/QUOTE]

Actually, I'd care. I can't count how many times I've had friends over, and not finding a good multi-player game to play local with. They are't much into games, but these are the same guys I used to play Starfox, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Brothers on the N64 back in the day.
 
true .. i personally just cant stand those old days of 4 player splitscreen.. they worked back then but theres no way i could play like that again.

I dont think ive played a local game with more than 2 people in a reaaally long time
 
[quote name='guyver2077']true .. i personally just cant stand those old days of 4 player splitscreen.. they worked back then but theres no way i could play like that again.

I dont think ive played a local game with more than 2 people in a reaaally long time[/QUOTE]



you're used to playing online, but there's still a lot of people that want to play locally split screen. When you have friends come over. At home multiplayer games are whats hot - Buzz, Gears, Halo 3, Haze, Warhawk, etc. I know its oldschool, but there's nothing wrong with having the option for Splitscreen Multiplayer.
 
Yep, plenty of people, like my myself, prefer to have friends over in the same room. We can talk, play games, have fun, etc...

Despite not being racing game players, all my friends and I really took a liking to Motorstorm for its arcade racer feel. There's been many an occasion where we want to play against each other while we're all hanging out, but since there's no split screen play we couldn't.
 
More motorstrom? Ugh, don't want. REJECTED! If they can actually make its so you can customize your car or driver in the slightest way that will be improvement. And good online, gotta have that :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
bread's done
Back
Top