$39.99RIDE 4 Earn every corner
Race hundreds of licensed bikes on laser-scanned tracks, through weather and darkness, against riders who make you work for the win.
Is RIDE 4 worth it?
RIDE 4 is worth it if…
- you want a motorcycle sim that takes skill and rewards practice
- you like working up from small bikes to full race machines
- you enjoy tuning setups and designing your own liveries and gear
- you want competitive racing against other riders online
- you have patience for a steep learning curve, even on easier settings
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Hundreds of bikes, dozens of tracks
The garage alone is worth the trip. RIDE 4 packs in hundreds of officially licensed bikes, from small and mid-displacement machines to full superbikes, and dozens of circuits around the world. Every asset was built from CAD data and laser and 3D scanning, so the detail runs down to the last bolt. That matters once you ride: each class handles differently, and a 600 you know well can be quicker in your hands than a 1000 you don't. Pick a bike that suits the track, learn its braking points, and the lap times start falling. There is even a choice of tyre brands at identical performance, because that is the level this game works at.
Weather, night and endurance racing
Conditions change and the race changes with them. A full day and night cycle and a dynamic weather system mean you can start a race in daylight and finish it in the rain, or find out what a familiar track feels like at night, when the braking markers you trusted are gone. The Endurance mode pushes it further: long races where strategy decides more than raw speed, with animated pit stops for fuel and tyres. You are not just riding fast anymore, you are deciding when to push, when to save the rubber and when to come in. It is tense in the way only a fuel gauge can make a race tense.
Can you play it solo?
Can you play it solo?
Yes, and most of the game is built for it. The career sends you from regional events up to the professional leagues, with races, ability tests and track days along the way, and your choices shape the path you take. You can even get picked as an official test rider for a manufacturer. There is a time trial mode with optional ghost bike training for learning tracks at your own pace, plus split screen for racing someone on the couch. Online multiplayer on dedicated servers is there when you want real opponents.
How hard is it, really?
Hard. The handling rewards patience: braking hard in a straight line, easing off as you tip in, then trailing the brakes to the apex. Many riders agree the difficulty is steep from the start, and even on lower settings the AI keeps you honest. The upside is that when it clicks, it clicks properly. Use the rewind feature while you learn, start on a smaller bike, and treat the licence tests as training rather than a gate. If you want a game you can win on your first evening, this is not it.
Can you make the game your own?
Deeply. Bikes can be customised mechanically and aesthetically, and a graphics editor lets you design your helmet, suit and livery with total freedom, using plenty of official brands for rider gear. Finished designs can be shared online, or you can browse and pull in the best work from the community. Small touches go far too: mirrors and number plates can be toggled, and tyre brands are selectable even where performance is identical. Your bike ends up looking like yours, not like everyone else's on the grid.
