MotorStorm: RC
{{Short description|2012 video game}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = MotorStorm: RC
| image = MotorStormRC.png
| developer = Evolution Studios
| publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
| series = MotorStorm
| engine =
| platforms = PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
| released = {{vgrelease|PAL|22 February 2012{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2011/11/22/ps-vita-launch-line-up-new-exclusive-games-and-more-revealed/ |title=PS Vita Launch Line-up, New Exclusive Games And More Revealed |first=Adam |last=Grant |date=22 November 2011 |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015081047/https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2011/11/22/ps-vita-launch-line-up-new-exclusive-games-and-more-revealed/ |archivedate=15 October 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=29 June 2024}}|NA|6 March 2012{{cite magazine |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/337000/motorstorm-rc-hits-us-next-month/ |title=Motorstorm RC hits US next month |first=Mike |last=Jackson |date=22 February 2012 |magazine=Computer and Video Games |publisher=Future plc |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412093906/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/337000/motorstorm-rc-hits-us-next-month/ |archivedate=12 April 2012 |url-status=dead |accessdate=29 June 2024}}|JP|29 March 2012}}
| genre = Racing
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
}}
MotorStorm: RC is a 2012 racing video game developed by Evolution Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2011/11/22/introducing-motorstorm-rc-for-psn-and-ps-vita/ |title=Introducing: MotorStorm RC for PSN and PS Vita |first=Paul |last=Rustchynsky |date=22 November 2011 |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231127162505/https://blog.playstation.com/2011/11/22/introducing-motorstorm-rc-for-psn-and-ps-vita/ |archivedate=27 November 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=29 June 2024}} It is the fifth and most recent game in the MotorStorm series and the first to be released for the PlayStation Vita.
The game features 8 styles of vehicles, 4 returning areas from previous MotorStorm games, and has 16 tracks built out of them. The Pro-Am Expansion and the Carnival Expansion DLC, both released in 2012, add new tracks and vehicles to the game.{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2012/03/13/motorstorm-rc-pro-am-dlc-available-tomorrow/ |title=MotorStorm RC Pro-Am DLC Available Tomorrow |author=Phenom Evolution |date=13 March 2012 |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128204833/https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2012/03/13/motorstorm-rc-pro-am-dlc-available-tomorrow/ |archivedate=28 November 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=29 June 2024}}{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2012/04/02/motorstorm-rc-festival-dlc-coming-this-week/ |title=MotorStorm RC Festival DLC Coming This Week |first=Paul |last=Rustchynsky |date=2 April 2012 |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128204808/https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2012/04/02/motorstorm-rc-festival-dlc-coming-this-week/ |archivedate=28 November 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=29 June 2024}} The game features split screen multiplayer, cross-saving and a single purchase for both versions of the game.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| PS3 = true
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| MC_VITA = 78/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/motorstorm-rc/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita |title=MotorStorm RC critic reviews (PS Vita) |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920230016/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-vita/motorstorm-rc |archivedate=20 September 2022 |url-status=live |accessdate=29 June 2024}}
| 4P_VITA = 80%{{cite web |url=https://www.4p.de/test/motorstorm_rc/75242 |title=Test: MotorStorm RC |language=de |first=Michael |last=Krosta |date=1 March 2012 |website=4Players |publisher=4Players GmbH |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514171155/https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/Allgemein/Test/29197/75242/0/MotorStorm_RC.html |archive-date=14 May 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=30 June 2024}}
| Edge_VITA = 7/10{{cite magazine |url=http://www.edge-online.com/reviews/motorstorm-rc-review |title=MotorStorm RC review |author=Edge staff |date=2 March 2012 |magazine=Edge |publisher=Future plc |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303202749/http://www.edge-online.com/reviews/motorstorm-rc-review |archivedate=3 March 2012 |url-status=dead |accessdate=30 June 2024}}
| EuroG_VITA = 8/10{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/motorstorm-rc-review |title=MotorStorm RC Review (PlayStation Vita) |first=Oli |last=Welsh |date=27 February 2012 |website=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315222818/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-02-26-motorstorm-rc-review |archivedate=15 March 2014 |url-status=live |accessdate=29 June 2024}}
| GMaster_VITA = 86%{{cite magazine |title=Review: MotorStorm RC (Vita) |magazine=GamesMaster |publisher=Future plc |date=May 2012 |page=99}}
| Hyper_VITA = 9/10{{cite magazine |title=Review: MotorStorm RC (Vits) |magazine=Hyper |publisher=Next Media Pty Ltd |date=May 2012 |page=80}}
| IGN_VITA = 8.5/10{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/02/20/motorstorm-rc-review |title=MotorStorm RC Review |first=Alex |last=Simmons |date=20 February 2012 |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231127162459/https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/02/20/motorstorm-rc-review |archivedate=27 November 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=29 June 2024}}
| JXV_VITA = 13/20{{cite web |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00016554-motorstorm-rc-test.htm |title=Test: MotorStorm RC (Vita) |language=fr |author=Rivaol |date=27 February 2012 |website=Jeuxvideo.com |publisher=Webedia |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501202744/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00016554-motorstorm-rc-test.htm |archivedate=1 May 2021 |url-status=live |accessdate=1 July 2024}}
| PG_VITA = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/motorstorm-rc/motorstorm-rc/ |title=MotorStorm RC |first=Peter |last=Willington |date=28 February 2012 |website=Pocket Gamer |publisher=Steel Media Ltd |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231127162500/https://www.pocketgamer.com/motorstorm-rc/motorstorm-rc/ |archivedate=27 November 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=29 June 2024}}
| PSM_VITA = 5/10{{cite magazine |title=Review: MotorStorm RC |magazine=PlayStation: The Official Magazine |publisher=Future plc |issue=59 |date=June 2012 |page=83}}
| PSQ_VITA = 9/10{{cite web |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psnvita/motorstorm_rc |title=MotorStorm RC Review (PS Vita) |first=Sammy |last=Barker |date=28 February 2012 |website=Push Square |publisher=Hookshot Media |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206235546/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psnvita/motorstorm_rc |archivedate=6 December 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=29 June 2024}}
| rev1 = The Digital Fix
| rev2 = Digital Spy
| rev2_VITA = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a367398/motorstorm-rc-review-vita/ |title='MotorStorm RC' review (Vita) |first=Mark |last=Langshaw |date=23 February 2012 |website=Digital Spy |publisher=Hearst Communications |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224173826/http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/review/a367398/motorstorm-rc-review-vita.html |archivedate=24 February 2012 |url-status=live |accessdate=30 June 2024}}
}}
MotorStorm: RC received "favourable" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.
Eurogamer praised the use of instantaneous restarts, minimal loading times, fast pacing, and a dubstep soundtrack in order to create an engaging gameplay loop. IGN called the title "refreshingly simple" while lauding its sharp handling model, live leaderboards, and amount of content. Pocket Gamer said that MotorStorm: RC was "...an extremely forward-thinking game in terms of simplicity of play, online connectivity, and pricing. Push Square stated that the title was "utterly essential" and said that it served as "...a successful test bed for one of the PlayStation Vita's most promising features", while saying that the social functions "...[brought] longevity to the package despite its meager price point." VideoGamer.com praised the addictive gameplay and deep handling model but found the game to be visually a bit rough on the Vita.
The Digital Fix gave the Vita version nine out of ten, calling it "a fantastic example of a racing game, a handheld game and a fine example of how to use multiplayer without just having classic multiplayer." Digital Spy gave it four stars out of five, saying, "Who would have thought that a budget digital title would actually outshine some of the big guns of the PS Vita launch lineup? It's the perfect amalgamation of old and new that will please MotorStorm fans and the nostalgia brigade alike." Metro gave it eight out of ten, calling it "The most enjoyable MotorStorm game by far and arguably the best game on the PS Vita - or at the very least the best value for money."{{cite news |url=https://metro.co.uk/2012/02/27/motorstorm-rc-review-size-matters-not-332213/ |title=MotorStorm RC review – size matters not (Vita) |first=David |last=Jenkins |date=27 February 2012 |newspaper=Metro |publisher=DMG Media |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140830064126/https://metro.co.uk/2012/02/27/motorstorm-rc-review-size-matters-not-332213/ |archivedate=30 August 2014 |url-status=live |accessdate=30 June 2024}}
During the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the game was nominated for the "Racing Game of the Year" award, which went to Need for Speed: Most Wanted.{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2013&idGameAwardType=120 |title=2013 Awards Category Details (Racing Game of the Year) |website=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928002143/https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2013&idGameAwardType=120 |archivedate=28 September 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=29 June 2024}}
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20120628113959/http://uk.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item435267/MotorStorm%E2%84%A2-RC/}}
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Category:PlayStation Network games
Category:PlayStation Vita games
Category:Radio-controlled car racing video games
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