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About Valentino Rossi: The Game
Valentino Rossi: The Game is a motorcycle racing simulator from Milestone, launched on PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One on June 16, 2016. It blends career progression with arcade-style racing, letting you start in Moto3, rise through classes, and compete as Rossi or historic MotoGP legends. The game leans heavily into Rossi’s brand, with his VR46 Riders Academy as a core narrative thread. Play modes include single-player, multiplayer, and local split-screen. Metacritic scores it 72/100. It’s not a hyper-realistic sim but offers accessible racing with a focus on fun and progression over precision.
Gameplay
You race on authentic tracks, manage bike setups, and earn upgrades by winning races. The control scheme is simplified but responsive, with physics that favor playability over realism. Single-player follows a structured career path: start in Moto3, move to Moto2, then MotoGP. Multiplayer supports online and split-screen (2-4 players). Each race is 15-20 minutes, with sessions often ending after 1-2 hours. The game rewards aggressive overtaking but penalizes mistakes harshly. Career mode tapers after a few seasons, pushing you toward one-off events. The “VR46 Riders Academy” tutorial is basic but serves as a gentler onboarding for newcomers.
What Players Think
Community ratings are mixed: 72% of players rate it 4 stars or higher, but 28% drop to 3 stars or lower. Average playtime is 25 hours, with 63% completing 15+ achievements. The rarest unlock, “All of them!” (1.2% rate), requires finishing every event. Achievement unlocks average 16.2%, suggesting some grind. Review snippets highlight the “solid but repetitive career mode” and “charming split-screen chaos.” Critics note it “feels outdated compared to later Milestone titles.” 54% of players describe the game as “nostalgic,” while 21% call it “too light on depth for serious sim fans.”
PlayPile's Take
This game is a $29.99 entry for Rossi fans and casual racers. It lacks the polish of later MotoGP titles but offers decent split-screen fun and a streamlined career arc. The 35 achievements skew toward completionist challenges, with many requiring repeated races. If you want to experience Rossi’s legacy or test your skills in local multiplayer, it’s a budget-friendly option. Skip if you crave realistic physics or long-term progression. The 1.2% achievement remains a distant goal for most.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
IGDB Rating
70.0
RAWG Rating
3.3
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