Motorhead (video game)

Motorhead: High Velocity Entertainment is a racing video game developed by Digital Illusions CE AB for PlayStation 1 and Microsoft Windows.

Motorhead
Developer(s)Digital Illusions CE AB
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)PlayStation, Microsoft Windows
ReleasePlayStation
  • EU: April 1998
  • NA: 12 November 1998[1]
Windows
  • EU: October 1998
  • NA: 3 March 1999[2]
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

Motorhead is a futuristic racing video game. It features eight circuits and ten cars for players to select from.[3]

Reception

The PC version received above-average reviews, while the PlayStation version received mixed reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[4][5] Edge described the latter version as "something of an enigma, existing somewhere between Wipeout and Ridge Racer."[3] The magazine praised its distinctive setting and addictive gameplay, but criticized its difficulty and short number of tracks.[3] Chris Gregson of GameSpot said of the PC version, "If you like pure speed seasoned with good graphics, this is one you definitely don't want to miss."[13] PC Accelerator gave the European import a mixed review, while PC Gamer gave it a favourable review, many months before it was released Stateside.[18][19]

Notes
  1. GamePro gave the PC version 4/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound, 3/5 for control, and 1.5/5 for overall fun factor.
  2. GamePro gave the PlayStation version 4.5/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound, 3.5/5 for control, and 2.5/5 for overall fun factor.

References
  1. Gentry, Perry (6 November 1998). "What's in Stores Next Week". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on 17 August 2000. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  2. Fudge, James (3 March 1999). "Motorhead Released". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on 9 July 2003. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  3. Edge staff (May 1998). "Motorhead (PS)". Edge. No. 58. Future Publishing. p. 90. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  4. "Motorhead for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  5. "Motorhead for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  6. Goble, Gordon (1 April 1999). "Motorhead (PC)". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on 16 August 2000. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  7. Gaudiosi, John (15 December 1998). "Motorhead (PS)". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on 16 August 2000. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  8. Smith, Nathan (20 May 1999). "Motorhead". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on 24 May 2003. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  9. EGM staff (December 1998). "Motorhead". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 113. Ziff Davis.
  10. "MotorHead [sic] - PlayStation". Game Informer. No. 67. FuncoLand. November 1998. p. 79. Archived from the original on 14 September 1999. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  11. Chick, Tom (1999). "Motorhead Review for PC on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on 30 September 2004. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  12. Dan Elektro (December 1998). "Motorhead (PS)". GamePro. No. 123. IDG Entertainment. p. 192. Archived from the original on 15 March 2004. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  13. Gregson, Chris (9 April 1999). "Motorhead Review (PC) [date mislabeled as "May 1, 2000"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 12 December 2004. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  14. Mollohan, Gary (26 October 1998). "Motorhead Review (PS)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 4 January 2005. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  15. Butts, Steve (17 May 1999). "Motorhead (PC)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  16. Nelson, Randy (2 December 1998). "Motorhead (PS)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  17. "Motorhead". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 2 no. 3. Ziff Davis. December 1998.
  18. D'Aprile, Jason (November 1998). "Motorhead [Import]". PC Accelerator. No. 3. Imagine Media. p. 96. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  19. Poole, Stephen (October 1998). "Motorhead [Import]". PC Gamer. Vol. 5 no. 10. Imagine Media. p. 203. Archived from the original on 4 March 2000. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  20. Bottorff, James (1999). "'Motorhead' travels familiar course". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett Company. Archived from the original on 1 July 2001. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
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