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Can the inclusion of Casey Stoner and other real life racers breathe fresh life into Ride 6?
Ride 6, the sixth installment in Milestone’s Ride series, introduces a fresh look to the franchise, but the question remains whether this translates into significant gameplay changes. The key alteration in Ride 6 compared to its predecessors is the incorporation of ‘Ride Fest’ as the core feature of the single player mode, reminiscent of Forza Horizon’s ‘Horizon Festival’. Within Ride Fest, players aim to best legendary riders like Peter Hickman, Casey Stoner, and Skyler Howes throughout diverse events. While the career mode progression is engaging, the execution of Ride Fest feels lackluster, mainly impacting the game’s aesthetics rather than its gameplay experience. In contrast to Forza’s Horizon Festival, the immersion in Ride Fest falls short, suggesting that a PGR4-inspired world tour system may have been a more effective approach. This alternate system could provide a better sense of progression across different regions and culminating in a world finals event, offering players a clear end goal to strive for in the game.
