![]() It's these almost random variations in precipitation, cloud cover, and lighting that have helped give the game its longevity there are 78 tracks in total, but climate changes bolster that number by giving you an almost infinite number of challenges to contend with. And that sense of speed can be frightening, as you chop a hairpin bend on the gloomy Scottish highlands with rain lashing your helmet and lightning lapping the not-so distant skyline. While the game certainly would be better with a swifter refresh rate, the sense of speed in this add-on borders on overbearing – it rivals racers like WipEout at its most intense. There was much condemnation of DriveClub's decision to opt for 30 frames-per-second prior to release, but we reckon that the Runcorn-based developer's proved its critics wrong. Away from the thinly disguised sexual innuendo, there's one thing that really you need to know: these machines are fast – really fast. The motorcycles are as meticulously rendered as you'd expect, but it's the audio that's the real standout here: exhausts pop, engines roar, and tyres make love to the tarmac as you caress it at staggering speeds. So, what does your ridiculously reasonable £15.99/$19.99 get you? The main attractions are the 12 superbikes themselves – beastly contraptions from manufacturers such as Kawasaki and Yamaha, eager to throb purposefully between your thighs. ![]() ![]() This new motorcycle expansion – available as both an add-on for the main game and as a standalone download – aims to keep you on the road even longer, and while it doesn't make any sweeping changes to the outing's core formula, it's a timely reminder that the title's still very much in top gear. With the troubles of its launch firmly planted in its rear view mirror, Evolution Studios deserves credit for maintaining the relevancy of its arcade racer over a year removed from its original release. ![]() DriveClub has become a kind of PlayStation 4 comfort food for this reviewer. ![]()
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