Any other bikers looking for a new racer?

[BigStevieTT]

I spotted the RIMS Racing demo was out on Steam today and gave it a go this evening. (Brand new bike racing game.)

After an initial Meh! (The settings were all on Very High by default, leading to stutter), I found myself enjoying each lap more and better understanding the feedback on offer. Loss of traction, weight transfer - laterally and vertically, surface grip - all there.

It's still two months out from release and already looks/sounds/plays better than the shovelware Milestone has been forcing on us year after year.

The AI is very prone to crashing into you, though. Hope they can fix that by launch.

Early days, but more track time tomorrow, methinks...

 

[BigStevieTT]

To me the big problem with moto games and sims, including GP Bikes is that it's impossible to slide the bike in a realistic fashion.
For example, try doing this in GpBikes (TrackDay R, Ride1/2/3/4, MotoGp2021 etc)

Or this (@2:45)

Realistic car games like Assetto Corsa capture this vital part of car physics really well, but moto games are all short

I'd agree, but FWIW, I could feel the rear losing traction in this demo and even play with it using the throttle. Not saying I'm a slide god, but it was def there

 

[BigStevieTT]

I really like the helmet cam also. But find it more difficult to use like most people I'd guess.

Unless it's an arcade blast, always, always, ALWAYS cockpit cam!!!!
lol
A friend converted me to the immersion/experience over results a few years ago and I've never looked back...