Motorhead (video game)
1998 video game
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Motorhead: High Velocity Entertainment is a racing video game developed by Digital Illusions CE AB for PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. The game was published in Europe by Gremlin Interactive, and in North America by Fox Interactive.
| Motorhead | |
|---|---|
European PlayStation box art | |
| Developer | Digital Illusions CE AB |
| Publishers | |
| Platforms | PlayStation, Microsoft Windows |
| Release | PlayStationWindows |
| Genre | Racing |
| Modes | 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
| Aggregator | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PC | PS | |
| GameRankings | 71%[4] | 65%[5] |
| Publication | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PC | PS | |
| CNET Gamecenter | 7/10[6] | 4/10[7] |
| Computer Games Strategy Plus | 2/5[8] | N/A |
| Edge | N/A | 7/10[3] |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | N/A | 5.625/10[9] |
| Game Informer | N/A | 6.25/10[10] |
| GamePro | 1.5/5[11][a] | 2.5/5[12][b] |
| GameSpot | 7.9/10[13] | 6.2/10[14] |
| IGN | 6/10[15] | 5/10[16] |
| Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine | N/A | 3.5/5[17] |
| PC Accelerator | 6/10[18] | N/A |
| PC Gamer (US) | 88%[19] | N/A |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer | 2/4[20] | N/A |
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]