Sony hopes to whisk you to a tropical paradise, where the beautiful greenery mixes with fiery explosions as you cross the finish line.
Next to Burnout Paradise, Sony’s MotorStorm is the most destructive racer on PlayStation 3, thrusting you into gorgeous desert environments and forcing you to maneuver a truck, ATV or bike through mud, all the while plowing opponents into rocks. It’s sequel, Pacific Rift, builds on this kick ass experience with a new location, better graphics and more rides, making it one of the fall’s most anticipated games.
As its name implies, the game takes place in a Pacific location that ditches the dusty American west in exchange for a tropical island locale full of lush greenery, churning waterfalls and towering cliffs. You’ll select from a wide assortment of vehicles, including ATVs, buggies, motorcycles and the new monster trucks, then charge through beautiful tracks full of plants, water and mud. Together, you and your fellow competitors will do a nice job tearing things apart, kicking up dirt and debris in your race to the finish line.
Similar to the previous game, you’ll be able to catch a speed boost that’ll eventually overheat your vehicle’s engine and cause it to explode. Except this time, you can cool it down by driving through water, the downside being that it slows you down. In addition, you can hit square and press left or right to give your nearest opponent a well-deserved shove, preferably into a wall or flying off a cliff, the tradeoff being the loss of boost.
Furthermore, the game features online play with 16 tracks, but now you can race offline with up to three other people. Four-player split-screen racing sounds lame and very Nintendo 64, but not everyone has the desire to compete on the Internet, and this addition should make Pacific Rift an ideal party game.
Factor in custom soundtracks and erupting volcanoes, and MotorStorm: Pacific Rift should immediately be on everyone’s wish lists. With sweeter looking visuals, explosive racing and more features, it appears that PS3 owners have a lot to look forward to. Get ready to shove your opponents into the lava this fall. Source
