The end of the world is here – MotorStorm Apocalypse comes to PlayStation 3. We’ve been wanting to talk about this for a while now and put the silly rumours to rest, but the embargo’s finally up – you can read our detailed hands on impressions here and our interview with the man behind the game is up at quarter past six five.
So, let’s start with the PR. “After ripping up Monument Valley, obliterating everything in its path on The Island and surviving the chilling temperatures of the Arctic, the multimillion selling franchise is back – and this time it hits The City,” says the press release. The clever bit – this is an abandoned city, desolate after a massive earth tremor.
So, the end of the world, and it’s still ending. This is a city falling apart around you, and it’s no longer just about winning. “It’s about a fight for survival,” say Sony. Even the entrance is apocalyptic with the carriers dropping off the racers in a playable prologue to the game, some of which won’t be returning to the beach.
“Pick your vehicle from one of 13 classes, including supercars, muscle cars, superbikes, and even choppers, then choose one of 40 unique races while looters and military contractors fight for what is left of the city. No track is ever the same as you endure hundreds of explosive real-time dynamic events in the most unpredictable and spectacular races of your life.”
The game is split into two modes, single player and multiplayer. In single player you “experience a unique story of three characters” – each of whom offers a different difficulty level – “as they experience the insane urban festival from unique perspectives, and finally get to learn more about the crazy crew behind each MotorStorm festival.”
Then there’s multiplayer – 4 player split screen or 16 player online (with combinations of the two). The Game Mode Creator lets you “create, share and play totally new game experiences from scratch”, and you can customise your vehicle in game or download new vehicles, parts and graphics from the PSN and share designs with friends around the world.
The game’s out in 2011. Screenshots and first hand impressions here. Video expected next week.
Mikiyaru
that picture with the cars coming off the landing crafts is actually immense
rht992
its the racing version of saving private ryan
Mikiyaru
i want it as my wallpaper, like now
rht992
i want a poster. . . NOW!
nofi
I have high res versions, will post tomorrow.
rht992
if its the end of the world. . . where does the series go from here?
Burgess_101
the 1st thing that came to my mind too
Burgess_101
well i suppose maybe space ? but thats maybe a tad too far-fetched
rht992
wouldn’t that just be wipeout?
G_The_Enemy14
wipeout with jeeps :D
hairfreax
MotorStorm Apocalypse 2 Obviously
cc_star
WOW! ‘Citing!
Loved the first one played it for a whole year – didn’t connect with the 2nd one, so hopefully the series is back, it certainly looks it!
colmshan1990
Same as me, but the PSP game brought me back. Still, the first was still better.
Jetpaq
Epic.
Origami Killer
Ah i cant wait, love motorstorm, i think i just wet my self over the news
Carl
Not sure how i feel about it being in the city, even if it is the apocalypse.
Supertaxman
same, feels like we should be rushing around the great outdoors in Motorstorm, not a stuffy city…
samiro05
Wow that’s well good: local multiplayer and online multiplayer combined. Should be great fun. So many racing games being revealed but at least this one is next year. I fear I’m going to be crashing a lot by the sounds of it though, don’t want a Burnout Paradise experience where each crash has to be slow agonising cinematic. Although I could always just try not to crash :)
djhsecondnature
WANT! NOW!
citizeninsane45
2 words. BIGGER & BETTER!
rht992
FASTER STRONGER?
Charmed_Fanatic
That pic looks fab
BIGAL-1992
Sounds like fun.