In reality, the on-track rivals are fine. Think Valentino Rossi in 2020 compared with Valentino Rossi in 2001 it’s living in the shadow of former glories.Ī big deal has been made about Ride 4’s machine learning neural AI system entitled ANNA – as detailed in our preview. This adds a new edge to the gameplay, but it’s also where things start to take a turn for the mediocre. During these events, you switch between engine modes to save fuel, select from differing tyre compounds to balance speed with durability and utilise fully-animated pit stops. ![]() These can last from an enjoyable 20-minute blast with one pitstop, to a painful real-time 24 hours. Speaking of which, Ride 4 adds accurate tyre wear and fuel usage, mainly for said endurance races. Night races, day races and wet races, sure, but changeable conditions only happen during long endurance events or if you set-up your own single race event and play with the settings. Through the main career mode, however, you won’t see much in the way of weather or lighting changes. A crisp sunrise can (eventually) be followed by a dark and brooding evening until nighttime falls. Twelve are new to the series, and while there are some fictional tracks in the mix, the heavy reliance on real-life recreations adds to the game’s authenticity.Įach track can now be raced with a full day-night cycle, not to mention dynamic weather. Not only are there plenty of circuits to try your dream ride on, but the choices are superb.Īlongside series stalwarts such as Magny-Cours, Laguna Seca, Nürburgring and Macau sit new additions like Virginia International Raceway, Tsukuba (with the chicane), Interlagos and Snetterton. ![]() Not to be outdone by the bike-design team, the racetrack department has also excelled.
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