April 17, 2013

Motor Storm: Artic Edge

Boxshot: MotorStorm: Arctic Edge by Sony Computer Entertainment
 
3,2,1 and Go!  Motorstorm is another popular racing game series only on PlayStation besides Gran TurismoMotorStorm goes for Arcade like fun as instead of realisim.  This title, Artic Edge is so far, the only MotorStorm not to be released for PS3.
 
GAMEPLAY
The arcade, no speedometer, boost till you blow up gameplay is still here.  The focus is on Snow and Ice racing instead of deserts.  The basic rides seen in the original motorstorm are present, as well as snow vehicles such as snowmobiles.  While basicly the same setup and gameplay as the first game, the AI is not that great in this game.
 
GRAPHICS
Graphics are extremley toned down from the PS3 games.  The models are not as textured, and the surroundings are very plain.  The framerate also is down.  The PS2 version is just slightly better than the PSP version.
 
AGE
The cars get destroyed easily, and this might be scary to younger kids.
 
CONCLUSION
This is a good PSP game, keep in mind that the PS2 version is still just a updated portable game.  This is probualy the best racing game for PSP, but if you have a PS2, I would go with NFS: Most Wanted.  I give this 7.8 out of 10.
 
DETAILS
Developed by BigBig Studios
Published by Sony Computer Entertainment
Released in 2009
Rated T by the ESRB
For PSP and PS2