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Moto GP 06 xbox360 Game Reviews
Moto GP 06
Critic Score
Metascore: 80 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.1 out of 10
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(Also known as "MotoGP 2006") With the inclusion of the new 2006 bikes, riders and tracks, for the first time ever MotoGP fans will be able to recreate the brand new season as it unfolds. MotoGP Mode: The Official game of the MotoGP Championship. Features the new 2006 season bikes, riders and tracks, as well as the full 2005 season. 17 GP tracks, including the new Shanghai, Laguna Seca, and Istanbul circuits. Extreme Mode: 17 Extreme Mode street tracks, including new Monterey Costal Highway. Redesigned Extreme mode tracks to increase speed and raceability. Online Gaming: Up to 16 riders per online race. Superb online features including Spectator Mode & Commentator Mode. [THQ]

PUBLISHER: THQ
DEVELOPER: Climax
GENRE(S): Racing
PLAYERS: 16
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: June 12, 2006

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

90
Play Magazine
Moto GP 2006 gets a squeaky clean bill of health...and then some. The Xbox 360's first 2-wheeled racer is a godsend. [July 2006, p.69]
90
1UP
MotoGP 06 is great to look at and fun to play, carrying the next-gen torch for the genre that Hang-On kicked off so many years ago. It's simple, fun, and beautiful. What more could you ask for in a racing game?
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90
Extreme Gamer
The speeds are high and the gameplay is solid online and off. MotoGP has made a good first showing on the Xbox 360 and this is one racing game that might take your mind off "Project Gotham."
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90
Game Chronicles
Climax has taken an already near-perfect racer and polished it to a level of realism I didn’t expect this early in the 360 lifespan.
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88
Kombo
Minor technical issues and some bare-bones single-player modes aside, this is without a doubt the best simulation racing game on the Xbox 360.
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88
Game Informer
Maybe it's unfair to compare Moto GP '06 and "Tourist Trophy" because they are on different systems(Xbox 360 and PS2, respectively), but whereas the latter comes off as clinical, Moto GP '06 gets the blood pumping. [July 2006, p.107]
88
Next Level Gaming
Look, the only real downside to this game is that it's pretty much a near identical port of MotoGP 3. A couple new tracks, a couple new bikes. But overall, it's the same game with a new coat of paint. That paint just happens to be the prettiest coat you've ever seen. New MotoGP players are going to drool over this game. Veterans of the series have a reason to trade their current versions in. Even as a near port, this is still one helluva racing game.
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88
Games Master UK
A staggeringly high poly count and sumptuous dynamic lighting mean haring down a straight at 230 mph on a 1200cc superbike is a genuinely electrifying experience. [July 2006, p.76]
86
Cheat Code Central
Usually games that tend to offer something for everyone, end up being nothing for nobody. Moto GP 06 is an exceptional exception to that rule.
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85
Digital Entertainment News
Finding your groove in this game, if you are new to this sort of thing that is, takes a good amount of time.
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85
The New York Times
I have a very low frustration tolerance, but in spite of my string of infuriating crashes and last-place finishes, MotoGP kept me playing, partly because I was drawn in by the game’s exhilarating sense of high velocity, and partly because every once in a while I would hit a turn just right and realize that if I could figure out how I did that, I could win a race.
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85
AtomicGamer
If you’re thinking about picking up MotoGP 06, I’d highly recommend a rental first – make sure you can learn the controls and won’t get too frustrated with the game before you actually buy it.
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84
Planet Xbox 360
It won’t make you jump out of your seat, but it definitely works.
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84
Xbox Solution
This is a great MotoGP game loaded with game modes. No one is going to breeze through the classes or unlock every achievement quickly. It’s a game that will take anyone a long time to beat.
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84
Xbox World Australia
What's on offer though is the slick refinement of everything from the first 3 games, with graphics updated for the HD era and some killer online action for 16 players, twice that of PGR3.
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84
XboxAddict
The detail paid to both the physics engine and the graphics is remarkable and worth seeing if you crave realism.
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84
IGN
While we would have like to see more personality of the GP circuit and a few more gamemodes than what we say in the previous installment of the franchise, MotoGP 06 remains a very impressive title on the Xbox 360.
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84
GameZone
It’s a tough road ahead, but it’s one you won’t be able to resist, with many rewards and much satisfaction to be had.
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82
GameSpot
If you have any interest in racing, you'll want to get this game. The online play alone makes the game worth the investment. The upgrades to this year's game aren't dramatic, but the improved online play, challenges, and handful of new tracks make this a worthy upgrade.
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82
Team Xbox
A line will be drawn in the sand, and MotoGP 06 will sit right on it. Those that adored the previous iterations of the franchise will most certainly like the next gen version of their beloved. Those that hated the previous games will keep on hating; probably because they suck at it.
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80
Official Xbox Magazine UK
If you're a fan of the series then that will either be enough for you or it won't. We suspect that it will, because stability is as important as progress in those sports updates that already lead their field, and hey, the addition of some serious next-gen sense-candy doesn't exactly hurt.
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80
GamePro
But Moto GP 2006 is still one of the better racing games for the Xbox 360, sitting right alongside Project Gotham Racing 3 as a top-notch simulator. Enthusiasts, such as myself, will be pleased, and everyone else should still get on board and see what all the two-wheeled excitement is about.
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80
Games Radar
These speed bumps aside, MotoGP '06 delivers exceptional bi-pedal racing action for anyone who likes to roll at high speed and who understands the difference between driving a car and riding a bike. A really fast bike.
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80
EuroGamer
It seems all those evenings spent in containers sampling engine revs were time well spent, then - indulgence is a glorious thing when it's put to such good use.
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80
GameSpy
If you own the very similar Moto GP 3 you may resent coughing up cash for an incremental improvement (keep in mind the game retail for 60 bucks), but serious sim-racing fans that can overlook the minor technical issues will find a highly rewarding racing game with depth, a lot of options, and plenty of potential competition.
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80
Yahoo! Games
Even with those downsides, MotoGP is as demanding and impressive a racer as you're likely to get for the 360 this year. It's more lively and entertaining than the PS2's Tourist Trophy, while being just as technically impressive.
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80
MS Xbox World
If you can look past the bugs in MotoGP '06 and are a fan of the Xbox predecessors then this game is a must buy. If you are new to the MotoGP franchise and just want quick bursts of fun, then the Extreme mode is ideal and is playable online from the start.
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80
Edge Magazine
MotoGP may only bring a handful of new bikes and tracks, but it’s still a handsome package. [July 2006, p.82]
80
X360 Magazine UK
An intense racing atmosphere hides behind controls that demand your full attention and patience. Once mastered though, fantastic track design tips the scales from "good" to "great." [Issue 8, p.90]
80
Gamer 2.0
MotoGP 06 is an excellent progression for the series. Fans that have been playing the previous games will have no trouble getting into this one.
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80
Official Xbox Magazine
Sim or no sim, it's a kick-in-the-pants ride. [Aug 2006, p.81]
80
Sydney Morning Herald
Battling 15 online riders is absolutely thrilling, but beginners will need plenty of practice, as most will find it difficult just staying on the track.
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80
G4 TV
Moto GP 06 on Xbox 360 is no cheap date, but rest assured that you get what you pay for. This baby puts out like nobody's business.
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80
360 Gamer Magazine UK
Some of the best graphics video gaming has ever seen. [Issue #11]
80
Gamestyle
It’s a nice touch that Climax included the 2005 and 2006 rider line-ups and racing liveries as a response to missing a season of updates. It’s this passion for the title, which makes MotoGP ’06 a great choice for bikers and fans of online racing.
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79
Worth Playing
The extreme sense of speed, beautiful graphics, precise handling and lines that I strive to perfectly hit every time I pick up my controller make for a nice addition to my X360 library.
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75
Gaming Age
This is a niche game. If you aren't into motorcycles, you can probably pass on this game without too much regret. If you are, you should probably rent it first to find out how it stacks against your particular preferences since it's got elements of simulation as well as elements of arcade style. As for me, it's a trade in.
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75
Gamezilla!
A superb game. Well done, complex, and challenging, it presents an experience that is worth the play. It suffers only in difficulty and specialization. If you’re into simulation racing games, you’ll like this game.
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75
ZTGameDomain
A cut and paste version of MotoGP 3 for the Xbox and it shows that more often than not. Fans of the series will certainly find plenty to enjoy, but if you have already been down this road before there isn’t much here to solidify a purchase.
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75
Jolt Online Gaming UK
This year’s MotoGP cements the foundations laid in titles gone by, without actually building anything of substance upon them.
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70
PALGN
MotoGP 06 is a game that really could have done with 6 months more work, but you can’t deny that MotoGP 06 is still the best of its type, even if framerate problems, online bugs and graphical complaints spoil what should have been a successful debut for the series on the 360.
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70
Deeko
If you're a fan of the Moto GP series, than you'll have no problems jumping right in and twisting the throttle. But keep in mind that if not for a few minor tune-ups, this title is nothing you haven't seen in "Moto GP 3."
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70
RewiredMind
It’s well put together, a joy to behold and a marvel to look at, but it’s just a lot of never ending sameness.
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70
games(TM)
This is a satisfyingly realistic and detailed simulation, and if you have the motivation to get accustomed to its ruthlessly realistic controls it will last you a very long time. [July 2006, p.122]
70
VideoGamer
For a next-gen price tag you expect to get a next-gen product, and sadly MotoGP '06 hasn't quite made a successful leap to the next-generation.
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70
Boomtown
If you can get past the problems or are fortunate enough not to care you are going to find a great biking sim with amazing depth and longevity. It’s one of the best loved games on Live, and this release shouldn’t do too much to change that.
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70
3DAvenue
The game itself is very well structured and is pick up and play, but it just does not have the impact we expected for the next generation.
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67
Game Revolution
Then again, weak audio is a small price to pay for some high-quality motorcycle racing goodness, and if that were the only price you had to pay, this game would be a must-have for the 360. It’s not, though; MotoGP 06 costs $60 but suffers from some hitches that weren’t present in MotoGP 3, a mostly identical but far less expensive game. Still, MotoGP 06 is a cool new bike for your Xbox 360, and an even better used one.
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60
NTSC-uk
Underneath there is a decent racer trying to get out, however, the missed opportunities to tweak the game, the awful screen tearing and framerate problems and the crash bug mar the experience to some degree.
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50
Detroit Free Press
"Tourist Trophy" remains my pick for digital motorcycle racing, but if you own an Xbox 360 and have been craving some cycling action, MotoGP is where it's at.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Andyman gave it a9:
Best-looking and best-playing motorcycle racer yet. Enough said.

FPS Master gave it a9:
Very nice motorcycle racing game with great graphics, textures, lighting and models. Only downside is that the decal maker is completely useless since you can only see the sides of the bike, but not the top and the decals look very low res and jagged compared to everything else in the game. And putting them on is very painfull since moving the stick one direction makes the decal go in a completely different direction, such as pushing up makes it go right. Obviously, these things handle different from cars so some people will think it's too hard and stay away, hurting the sales as with every other Mtoto GP game ever. But it's definately worth putting the time into and most will agree once they take a corner perfectly for the first time, and it's one of the best looking games on the 360 up to this point if that helps the rest of the jaded 360 crowd figure out whether to get it or not.

ROBBMAC gave it a9:
This game is great, if you like racing and want to be challenged... loosing the other two wheels is the best thing you can do for the speed demon in you. The learning curve is steep but once you get the hang of it.

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