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MotorStorm: RC

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MotorStorm: RC
Developer(s)Evolution Studios
Publisher(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
SeriesMotorStorm
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
Release
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

MotorStorm: RC is a 2012 racing video game developed by Evolution Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.[3] It is the fifth and most recent game in the MotorStorm series and the first to be released for the PlayStation Vita.

The game features 8 styles of vehicles, 4 returning areas from previous MotorStorm games, and has 16 tracks built out of them. The Pro-Am Expansion and the Carnival Expansion DLC, both released in 2012, add new tracks and vehicles to the game.[4][5] The game features split screen multiplayer, cross-saving and a single purchase for both versions of the game.[3]

Reception

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MotorStorm: RC received "favourable" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[7][6]

Eurogamer praised the use of instantaneous restarts, minimal loading times, fast pacing, and a dubstep soundtrack in order to create an engaging gameplay loop.[10] IGN called the title "refreshingly simple" while lauding its sharp handling model, live leaderboards, and amount of content. Pocket Gamer said that MotorStorm: RC was "...an extremely forward-thinking game in terms of simplicity of play, online connectivity, and pricing.[13] Push Square stated that the title was "utterly essential" and said that it served as "...a successful test bed for one of the PlayStation Vita's most promising features", while saying that the social functions "...[brought] longevity to the package despite its meager price point."[18] VideoGamer.com praised the addictive gameplay and deep handling model but found the game to be visually a bit rough on the Vita.[19]

The Digital Fix gave the Vita version nine out of ten, calling it "a fantastic example of a racing game, a handheld game and a fine example of how to use multiplayer without just having classic multiplayer."[20] Digital Spy gave it four stars out of five, saying, "Who would have thought that a budget digital title would actually outshine some of the big guns of the PS Vita launch lineup? It's the perfect amalgamation of old and new that will please MotorStorm fans and the nostalgia brigade alike."[21] Metro gave it eight out of ten, calling it "The most enjoyable MotorStorm game by far and arguably the best game on the PS Vita - or at the very least the best value for money."[22]

During the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the game was nominated for the "Racing Game of the Year" award, which went to Need for Speed: Most Wanted.[23]

References

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  1. ^ Jackson, Mike (22 February 2012). "Motorstorm RC hits US next month". Computer and Video Games. Future plc. Archived from the original on 12 April 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  2. ^ Grant, Adam (22 November 2011). "PS Vita Launch Line-up, New Exclusive Games And More Revealed". PlayStation Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b Rustchynsky, Paul (22 November 2011). "Introducing: MotorStorm RC for PSN and PS Vita". PlayStation Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  4. ^ Phenom Evolution (13 March 2012). "MotorStorm RC Pro-Am DLC Available Tomorrow". PlayStation Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  5. ^ Rustchynsky, Paul (2 April 2012). "MotorStorm RC Festival DLC Coming This Week". PlayStation Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  6. ^ a b "MotorStorm RC critic reviews (PS Vita)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  7. ^ a b "MotorStorm RC critic reviews (PS3)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  8. ^ a b Krosta, Michael (1 March 2012). "Test: MotorStorm RC". 4Players (in German). 4Players GmbH. Archived from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  9. ^ Edge staff (2 March 2012). "MotorStorm RC review". Edge. Future plc. Archived from the original on 3 March 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  10. ^ a b Welsh, Oli (27 February 2012). "MotorStorm RC Review (PlayStation Vita)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 15 March 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Review: MotorStorm RC (Vita)". GamesMaster. Future plc. May 2012. p. 99.
  12. ^ "Review: MotorStorm RC (Vits)". Hyper. Next Media Pty Ltd. May 2012. p. 80.
  13. ^ a b c Simmons, Alex (20 February 2012). "MotorStorm RC Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  14. ^ Rivaol (27 February 2012). "Test: MotorStorm RC (Vita)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  15. ^ Rivaol (27 February 2012). "Test: MotorStorm RC (PS3)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  16. ^ Willington, Peter (28 February 2012). "MotorStorm RC". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Review: MotorStorm RC". PlayStation: The Official Magazine. No. 59. Future plc. June 2012. p. 83.
  18. ^ a b Barker, Sammy (28 February 2012). "MotorStorm RC Review (PS Vita)". Push Square. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on 6 December 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  19. ^ a b Orry, Tom (23 February 2012). "MotorStorm RC Review (Vita)". VideoGamer.com. Resero Network. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  20. ^ a b Howard, Luciano (13 April 2012). "MotorStorm RC (Vita)". The Digital Fix. Poisonous Monkey Ltd. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  21. ^ a b Langshaw, Mark (23 February 2012). "'MotorStorm RC' review (Vita)". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 24 February 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  22. ^ Jenkins, David (27 February 2012). "MotorStorm RC review – size matters not (Vita)". Metro. DMG Media. Archived from the original on 30 August 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  23. ^ "2013 Awards Category Details (Racing Game of the Year)". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
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