RIDE 3

The third game in the Ride series is sure to be a hit with motorbike aficionados. It delivers all the thrills you’d expect. 230 bikes, 27 manufacturers, 7 classes, and plenty of different tracks, too, with trails, road races, and urban circuits all over the world that can all be raced at night, in the sun, or in the rain. Play in traditional rear view, or in helmet view for more of a challenge.

Yes, you read that right: 230 bikes! And all models from the stables of 30 manufacturers, from Aprilia to Yamaha. The attention to detail delivers extreme realism, with each bike having its own personality and distinctive engine noise!

On top of all that, you'll get plenty of options for customising your racers, from handlebars to exhausts, and including rear-view mirrors. Almost every part of the bike can be customised. The same is true for the riders themselves: you can choose different brands of helmets, gloves, boots and all the rest, so you're sure to stand out from your competitors.

But forewarned is forearmed: there'll be plenty of frustration during your first rides out on the tarmac, and you'll have to put in some serious training, both to master the racing lines and tame the bikes themselves. At the start of the game you'll find yourself in the saddle of a brand new Ducati Panigale to find your feet and get to know your mount.

Many, many falls later, and you might just be ready for Career mode. In it, you'll grow as a rider and climb the rankings to unlock increasingly powerful new bikes. Of course, you'll also need to earn money to buy the bikes, because they aren't unlocked for free.

You can also train in rider schools, which are perfect for familiarising yourself with different classes and different styles of riding. It's also another opportunity to unlock bikes you can buy after finishing the courses.

A lot of work has also gone in to modelling the tracks, with drones used to perfectly map the tracks.

The game also boasts outstanding replayability, and its realism with a little arcade flourish is all part of its charm.

The must-play game for anyone who's crazy about motorbikes