TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge Game
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge Game
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RemaL

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25,071 posts

255 months

Tuesday 6th March 2018
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Just wondering if anyone is getting this

I will be and I know a few others are. looking impressive and hope the game play is as good as it looks


MyVTECGoesBwaaah

823 posts

163 months

Tuesday 6th March 2018
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Was thinking about it, but going to wait a little bit to see what the reviews and impressions were like. I find motorbike games a bit hit/miss with regards to physics as some can feel a bit odd.

I did love the PS2 TT game though.

the prescotts

393 posts

214 months

Tuesday 6th March 2018
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The handling is very different to Ride 2, it requires a touch more respect. Plenty of positives such as looks, sounds, leaderboards and of course, THE TRACK (the other 9 tracks are also pretty cool) Career mode is quite immersive and many of the challenges are sectors of The Mountain Course so a great way to learn the track. Only ridden the Super Sports so far so unable to comment on the Super Bikes but handling is such a personal preference. It feels a little more 'floaty' than Ride 2, although I enjoy Ride 2 you can race on it after 9 pints and still have fun. Try racing on TT after a sniff of booze and you will be picking yourself off the ground all too regular. Speed is your friend in this game, if you give a corner too much respect and go too slow you can almost feel the weight of the bike and lose it. Unlike Ride 2 you need to keep it smooth rather than hard acceleration and sharp breaking. Biggest downside for me is the AI that are just pure mental so ease your way past them and keep ahead. The slightest glance of a kerb at very low speed and it turns you 90 degrees ands spits you into the hedge/wall/house across the road (that requires addressing or simply keep it lit)
8 out of 10 for me but never owned a game that gets a 10. Great first bike game from these guys and with a few minor tweaks in a patch I think it could be a solid 9. Easy enough to ride at first but judge it on its own merits, it is different to Ride 2. It will be a bh to master!!!!

RemaL

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25,071 posts

255 months

Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Spent a hour or 2 on this last night and it take some getting used to, it's handling is pretty good just needs some getting used to like real riding does. IE no drifting into a corner as i've tried to not do

Enjoying it so far

LeadFarmer

7,411 posts

152 months

Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Can you jump straight into this game and ride the full TT circuit, or do you have to complete challenges first?

Johnny50

571 posts

193 months

Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Yep you can just jump in and ride any bike on any track...

Finding the physics very hard, lifting off the throttle can randomly throw the bike to the side and you’re off.

Sounds aren’t that great either, S1000rr sounds very weird.

Fair to say I’ve killed McPint a few times over today already!

Will give it more time to get used to it.

Bailey93

524 posts

127 months

Thursday 8th March 2018
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Played for approx 2 hour last night, majority of which saw me obsessing over the opening welsh circuit TT.

Got myself to 119th fastest on the board with more to give, if I treat every track like this I can see this being high value for money.

The physics are real enough, doesn't feel completely natural as im used to moving my head when riding IRL, not just pivoting on the same point. But I like it.

Sounds need a lot of work I think, and the gear changes sound far to aggressive, but that's niggles.


Benmac

1,626 posts

237 months

Friday 9th March 2018
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I'm liking it. It's certainly hard and I did have a minor rage quit last night trying to get a superbike consistently round the Milford Haven course for three laps. Think i was just overriding it. The difficulty and the weight transfers etc are really nice and getting a corner right is hugely satisfying and hilarious how much faster you can go round if it all comes together.

Joratk

432 posts

131 months

Friday 9th March 2018
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Finding the handling quite frustrating. Can't seem to go anywhere near the back brake on an approach to a slow corner or the bike slides right out. Equally, lift off at all near any corner and you'll lose the back end too. Finally, random bumps that you have no control over seem to throw you off all the time.

Is there anyway to keep the back end more stable?

Still over the moon to finally be riding the TT course, mind...


Mastodon2

14,138 posts

186 months

Sunday 11th March 2018
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I was trying to see if there was as demo for this on the Xbox Live store (there isn't probably not a great sign) and all I can say is that the trailer with the woman talking over it is the cheesiest load of st I've ever heard.

chris4652009

1,572 posts

105 months

Sunday 11th March 2018
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How big was day one patch please? Any further updates on handling?

Thank you.

LeadFarmer

7,411 posts

152 months

Sunday 11th March 2018
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Why is it that games which should be utterly amazing turn out to be cr@p?

I was going to buy this on release day, but reading the negative reviews on Amazon I'm holding off. Such a shame as I was looking forward to riding the TT circuit.

Mattygooner

5,302 posts

225 months

Sunday 11th March 2018
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Sadly because it is made by a company who want to own a niche in the market and pump out crap, which is really what Big Ben do sadly, it's a waste of what looks to be a really nice track model. The only challenge is learning the track, rather than mastering the bike round the track.

The only challenging bike game is GP Bikes, made by someone who wanted to make it as real as possible and supported by a die hard community, its not pretty, but it is ridiculously hard to get a bike round a lap. Also has VR which makes the whole experience much tougher.

This person makes it look far to easy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxW2w1oC_Dc

chris4652009

1,572 posts

105 months

Monday 12th March 2018
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LeadFarmer said:
Why is it that games which should be utterly amazing turn out to be cr@p?

I was going to buy this on release day, but reading the negative reviews on Amazon I'm holding off. Such a shame as I was looking forward to riding the TT circuit.
Is it crap then?

RemaL

Original Poster:

25,071 posts

255 months

Tuesday 13th March 2018
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chris4652009 said:
LeadFarmer said:
Why is it that games which should be utterly amazing turn out to be cr@p?

I was going to buy this on release day, but reading the negative reviews on Amazon I'm holding off. Such a shame as I was looking forward to riding the TT circuit.
Is it crap then?
Ive been enjoying it. Once you get the settings right and get used to the dynamics of riding it's good fun

Vocal Minority

8,582 posts

173 months

Thursday 15th March 2018
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RemaL said:
chris4652009 said:
LeadFarmer said:
Why is it that games which should be utterly amazing turn out to be cr@p?

I was going to buy this on release day, but reading the negative reviews on Amazon I'm holding off. Such a shame as I was looking forward to riding the TT circuit.
Is it crap then?
Ive been enjoying it. Once you get the settings right and get used to the dynamics of riding it's good fun
I’be enjoyed my first lap of the mountain course - despite it taking 23 minutes and killing myself about 9 times. And injuring myself many more.

First bike game I have ever played and I’m not interested in hard core sim racing - just something enjoyable to play when I have some pre ious down time

And as a generic motorsport fan rather than keen gamer I’d say it hits the spot

Gary29

4,778 posts

120 months

Thursday 15th March 2018
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Are people playing this with a pad? Guess it wouldn't be practical playing on a wheel?

Vocal Minority

8,582 posts

173 months

Thursday 15th March 2018
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Yeah - decided that on balance playing with the wheel would be weird smile

the prescotts

393 posts

214 months

Thursday 15th March 2018
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Had every bike game since the original THQ Moto GP but this dam game has convinced me to 'invest' in an Xbox One X to enjoy the course even more. 18min 43sec is my best so far on the 600's with 2 'offs'. Has anyone managed a sub 18 min lap yet?

Vocal Minority

8,582 posts

173 months

Thursday 15th March 2018
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My average wasn't even 100 mph,.

I'll get some more practice tonight. If I can get it under 20 minutes that'll do for now!