Motorhead (video game)
| Motorhead | |
|---|---|
Racing | |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Motorhead: High Velocity Entertainment is a
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
Reception
| Aggregator | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Games Strategy Plus |   [8] | N/A |
| Edge | N/A | 7/10[3] |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | N/A | 5.625/10[9] |
| Game Informer | N/A | 6.25/10[10] |
| GamePro |  [11][a] | [12][b] |
| GameSpot | 7.9/10[13] | 6.2/10[14] |
| IGN | 6/10[15] | 5/10[16] |
| Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine | N/A | [17] |
| PC Accelerator | 6/10[18] | N/A |
| PC Gamer (US) | 88%[19] | N/A |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer | [20] | N/A |
The PC version received above-average reviews, while the PlayStation version received mixed reviews, according to the
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
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d Edge staff (May 1998). "Motorhead (PS)". Edge. No. 58. Future Publishing. p. 90. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ CBS Interactive. Archived from the originalon 2 June 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Motorhead for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Goble, Gordon (1 April 1999). "Motorhead (PC)". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on 16 August 2000. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ Gaudiosi, John (15 December 1998). "Motorhead (PS)". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on 16 August 2000. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ EGM staff (December 1998). "Motorhead". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 113. Ziff Davis.
- ^ "MotorHead [sic] - PlayStation". Game Informer. No. 67. FuncoLand. November 1998. p. 79. Archived from the original on 14 September 1999. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mollohan, Gary (26 October 1998). "Motorhead Review (PS)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 4 January 2005. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Butts, Steve (17 May 1999). "Motorhead (PC)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Nelson, Randy (2 December 1998). "Motorhead (PS)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ^ "Motorhead". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 2, no. 3. Ziff Davis. December 1998.
- ^ a b D'Aprile, Jason (November 1998). "Motorhead [Import]". PC Accelerator. No. 3. Imagine Media. p. 96. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ 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.
- Gannett Company. Archived from the originalon 1 July 2001. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
External links
- Official website at the Wayback Machine (archived December 15, 2003)
- Motorhead at MobyGames
