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.
Even More Vehicle Classes and Tracks
Pacific Rift ships with eight car classes: the seven from the original game
(Bikes, ATVs, Buggies, Rally Cars, Racing trucks, Mud Pluggers and Big Rigs) all
reproduced in new forms, as well as the new Monster Truck class. Big, but not as
big or powerful as a Big Rig, Monster Trucks are surprisingly fast for their
size and are able to roll over most other classes of vehicle and virtually any
vegetation they encounter.
The game's list of playable tracks has also been doubled to 16 and are
categorized along the lines of the elements and the different environmental
zones are found on the island. These zones are:
The Air Zone - Tracks high up in the mountain and featuring lots of
big jumps.
The Fire Zone - Track oozing with new land and pools of lava that come
from the island's resident volcano.
The Water Zone - Here players will find courses laid out along the the
beaches and other water sources of the island.
The Earth Zone - The typical rough, rocky mud-filled off-road courses
similar to the tracks found in the original game.
Multiplayer Modes
In addition to the wild, anything goes singleplayer festival mode players of the
originalMotorstorm game will remember and relish, Motorstorm Pacific Rift also
provides addictive multiplayer modes for both online and local play. These
include the same rampaging, music injected, 12-player online support as the
first game, as well as multiplayer options for local action up to four players.
Play in local multiplayer modes are further enhanced by new four-player split
screen functionality that when used in conjunction with the game's 720p HD video
output ensures clarity no matter how fast racers are moving or how much mud they
are throwing up.
Key Game Features:
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The Island - A brand new radically different location for the
festival.
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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.
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The Monster Truck - An all new vehicle class added to the core
vehicle selection for a total of 8 different vehicle classes.
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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 12 players.
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Improved Actions - A new level of control; punch, duck and ram
using a new control layout.
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Free-play - Race how you want by creating your own race tickets.
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Photo Mode - Snap your greatest victory or your most visceral
crashes and share them with the world.
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New Rating System - It's not all about winning; it's also about
how you perform.
Bells and Whistles: Tunes and XMB Functionality
As was the case with the original Motorstorm, the driving experience in Pacific
Rift can not be separated from the music that accompanies it. The game comes
with a thumping 40 song soundtrack and players will also have the ability to
pipe in their own playlists saved to their PS3 the ability to access others
saved on your PS3's Hard drive. In addition for players who want to relive their
moments tearing across the island, the game also features PlayStation 3
XrossMediaBar (XMB) functionality and Photo Mode. XMB lets plays create movies
of their races and access them from the PS3's main menu, while Photo Mode allows
you to take snapshots while within a race.
As you roll into the Rift, expect a rich festival of off road racing, along with
a host of game modes and rewards. It's brutal, dangerous, relentless,
unpredictable and much more than a game - Motorstorm Pacific Rift is a way of
life.
Specifications:
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Format: PAL region free (works on PAL and NTSC systems)
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Players: 1-4 players
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HDD: 52 MB minimum
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Controller: Dualshock 3
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Video: 720p
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