The Good: Stunning environments and rain effects, great control, kudos can be used to obtain more content.

The Bad: Motorcycles can be slightly overpowered, and aren’t very challenging to drive

Bizarre Creations has an excellent track record with the Project Gotham Racing series, and the latest offering from the talented developer continues this tradition. A dynamic weather system has been implemented this time around, and players will be able to choose their rides from a wider selection of cars and motorcycles. PGR on demand is also a welcome addition to the game, and enables users to share race replays and pictures online.

The gameplay and car/motorbike controls remain on the line that separates simulation and an arcade experience. New players will be able to play and not worry about spinning out of control, but veterans will find enough depth for an enjoyable experience. The motorcycles –which make their debut in PGR 4-, are actually fairly easy to control. Players will rarely be falling off their bikes.

Arguably the biggest addition to PGR 4 is the inclusion of motorcycles. There is a healthy selection of bikes to choose from, ranging from less powerful ones to others that are more powerful, such as the MV Augusta F4 Senna. The motorcycles are much easier to handle than the cars, as there is no split between the front and back brakes. However, bikes can feel too easy to drive and lessen the challenge while taking away some of the fun factor. Generally, bikes will be quicker than the other vehicles at the starting line due to their power/weight ratio, but cars have the better top speed. With that being said, if the player can maintain consistency on a bike from the starting line, there should be some very tight competition with the cars.