NEWS - Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Motorbikes Confirmed for PGR4
It comes as no surprise, but Bizarre Creations has today announced that motorbikes will be ridable in Project Gotham Racing 4. Just because bikes are new to the series that doesnt mean they will be any less detailed than the cars. Bizarre says the bikes are just as detailed as the cars were in PGR3 and will include working clocks, moving chains, throttle/clutch levers and an animated driver. The PGR4 racing experience is all about fun and this will be carried over to the bikes, meaning players wont experience the same struggles with the handling that might normally be the case with motorbike sims. Not only will players be able to wheelie and endo, but power sliding will also be possible. Kudos is also still the name of the game, with power sliding just one way of gaining points. A new Stunt button will pull off a crazy move earning you further Kudos and showing your opponents who is boss. Anyone displeased by the introduction of bikes wont be forced to ride them if they dont want to, with the Career mode being open enough for players to choose to avoid the two-wheeled variety if they wish. Bizarre has also adopted a Hollywood racing style, meaning cars and bikes can compete without the real world issues. In PGR4 a bike will be able to take a collision with a car and the rider wont be sent flying to the tarmac. Bikes will scrape and judder against car bodywork just like car-on-car collisions. Dont expect barriers to be so forgiving though. The general rule to follow is that if its your fault then youll come off. Finally Bizarre confirmed that they will be showcasing part three of its sneak peek video series in the coming weeks. This time viewers will see a brand new city to the PGR series: Macau, China.Source: http://www.pro-g.co.uk