Overall 8.7 Graphics 9.5 Sound 6.5 Addictive 10 Depth 2 Difficulty 9
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A great racing game with little depth gamerforlifefor..
Manx TT Super Bike is a motorcycle racing game that was originally an arcade game but was eventually converted to the Sega Saturn in 1997. It's a beautiful looking game that looks really fun to play but is it worth trying out? This review should give you the answer you're looking for.
Graphics: 10/10 The visuals are where this game truly shines. This game is not only one of the most beautiful looking games for the Sega Saturn but it's also one of the better looking games of the 5th generation of video games. The trees, the buildings, the bikes and people look stunning. This game is the perfect example of what the Saturn was truly capable of in terms of graphics. For that reason I gladly give the graphics a 10!
Sound: 5/10 The music in this game is okay but at the same time, it could've been much better. Also I think the announcer's voice is very annoying. Since there are better soundtracks out there. For those reasons I have to give the sound a 5.
Depth: 1/10 Unfortunately Manx TT Super Bike has several major flaws... One of which is the fact that this game only has 2 tracks along with 2 mirrored versions. Sega's competition had much more tracks to choose from in their best racing games. Nintendo's Mario Kart 64 had 16 tracks to choose from and Sony's Crash Team Racing had 18 tracks. Both games also had mirrored versions of their tracks. Having just 2 tracks in the best racing game on your console just doesn't cut it Sega. Also there aren't enough game modes. There's Arcade mode, which is just one race with one motorcycle to choose from. There's Saturn mode, which is basically a circuit mode that has a few bikes to choose from. There's time trial mode which is where you try to beat your best race time. All of the bikes are available in this mode. And lastly there's 2 player race mode there's no need for me to explain that one you already know what that is. I don't get why all the motorcycles couldn't have been available in every game mode that doesn't make any sense to me. The lack of tracks and game modes make this game have an extremely small amount of depth. Because of this I have to give the depth a 1.
Addictiveness: 10/10 The races are extremely fun I love bumping into my opponents to slow them down, The frame rate for the game is superb and it has great controls, which make this game have great gameplay. Despite not having a lot of tracks, Manx TT Super Bike is extremely fun to keep playing over and over again because of the superb graphics and great gameplay. For those reasons I give the addictiveness a 10!
Story: N/A The game has no story therefore I'm leaving that category blank.
Difficulty: 10/10 The AI in this game is extremely hard. They can be tough to pass up and if you make mistakes they'll pass you up very quickly. If you want to win you have to earn it. For that reason I give the difficulty a 10.
Overall Score: 8/10 Manx TT Super Bike is one of if not the most beautiful Sega Saturn game ever made in terms of graphics and the gameplay is amazing. The AI gives you a big challenge which I like, the game is super addicting it makes you want to keep racing over and over again. If it weren't for the severe lack of tracks and game modes as well as having an annoying announcer I'd give this game a much higher score because in my opinion this is the best racing game on the Sega Saturn unfortunately I have to be fair and give the overall score an 8/10. I'd definitely be willing to recommend you try this game out you won't regret it.
Graphics 10 Sound 5 Addictive 10 Depth 1 Difficulty 10
Review Rating: 5/5
Submitted: 09-13-14
Updated: 04-01-15
Review Replies: 1
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Manx TT Super Bike (Sega Saturn) review G@mehe@d
There are times where I think the Saturn could do so much more then what its games showed, but then I picked up Manx TT Super BIke. Despite the generic title, I was wondering on how a motorcycle game held up on the Saturn. Turns out this is a perfect showcase for what the Saturn hardware could really do. It also provides pure arcade racing fun. Something that Sega is great at doing.
Gameplay B: The gameplay is solid, especially for a Saturn 3D racing game. It plays like an arcade game where you have to race through tracks and reach checkpoints to keep your time going. You have 7 other racers to go against, and they are pretty relentless. It seems as though their bikes are faster then yours and they even have analog steering. You can have analog steering too if you have a Saturn 3D controller. I don't have one, but from what I heard it works better then using the D-pad. Which is what I had to use to play the game. When steering with the D-pad, the controls are twitchy and its easy to over-steer. However if you are in first person mode this removes the issue. The game is challenging, and very addicting. Just like an arcade style game should. I spent hours shaving seconds off my best time. That's saying something there.
Graphics A-: The Saturn was very weak for 3D games, but Manx TT Super Bike is one of the best looking Saturn games I have ever seen. The framerate is smooth as butter, and the sunny enviroments and detailed graphics really show what the Saturn can do. This is due to the amount of sprites used instead of polygons. They are mixed so well that sometimes you can't tell the difference. All you can do is stare at the beautiful scenery. Of course to obtain a smooth framerate you must sacrifice SOMETHING. Well there is pop up, but its very well hidden, and it doesn't look nearly as bad as Daytona USA, or other earlier Saturn games.
Sound B-: The sound is good for the most part. The announcer sounds happy to be existing in the game, and the music is catchy and memorable. The sound effects are typical, with engine noises, and the clashing of riders.
Depth D: Could Sega be any lazier for adding content to this game. There are only 2 tracks, and 2 mirrored variations. I know this was once an arcade game, but Sega could have added more tracks. There are 4 modes. There is arcade mode, which is just a single race, with only one motorcycle available. There's Saturn mode, which is a circuit mode with several bikes to choose from. Next there is time trial mode where you simply race alone to beat your best times. Finally you have 2 player mode, which is self explanatory. Nothing special in terms of content, but the addictive gameplay bypasses this.
OVERALL RATING B
Graphics 9 Sound 8 Addictive 10 Depth 3 Difficulty 8
Review Rating: 1.5/5
Submitted: 12-31-13
Updated: 12-31-13
Review Replies: 1