GP Bikes is something that every sim racer should try. You have a bike simulator with endless content that gives you infinite hours and of course, the most brutal physics on a motorcycle.
This game comes with a bike and a track. However, this game is like Assetto Corsa. You need to install many mods to have fun with it. The mods are well detailed. They provide realistic content even though they are not official. The tracks are laser scanned but from other games and some might be outdated. The bad thing is that you need to install 40gb to, at least, enjoy the game. The good thing is you have them in Mega with one URL.


The solo experience is great, at least for me. There is no story mode as this games provides only simulation physics. It's basically a tool. For new bikers, this game feels punishing but it requires the precision you should need in real life. Of course, many people do not want a realistic simulation because they may get overwhelmed, but for someone that wants the best. This is the game.
The community of this game is really helpful! They encourage you to play the game and help you with mods and stuff. The races in this game are really hard. Everyone rides differently and race starts are a mess because it is tough to brake. The skill gap in this game is high and you can tell by just watching 1 lap. With experience everything is possible but this game always wants you to practice a lot and test everything.
This game shines with its physics. You feel the suspension when braking (braking 100% is a guaranteed stoppie if you press them rapidly). The sensation of tyres when they are cold and hot adds a lot. Leaning and turning is not the same and you can even bind them or just have them as assisted. And for people that come from Milestone games, the bike at 200 km/h is really heavy and you can't turn them easily. Pianos are dangerous like real life and rain is not just having less grip but it is also easier to fall when you lean. GP Bikes' phylosophy is to be smooth and push it to the limits without being too greedy. The only thing that I hate is the fact that at low speeds is hard to turn and grass is flat and feels smooth yet easy to fall.


The graphics are ok. They don't look gorgeous but they are ok for racing and time trials (Reshade is great if you want to have a more vivid colours). Moreover, the animations are great (mods are available too and they are great such as Marquez ride style), the rider feels good and the first person camera feels really realistic. The camera moves with the rider and the air just feels so good. Only because of the camera, the game is worthy. Furthermore, you have VR in this game that people say work well.


Set up and customisation are also some important stuff. This game lets you have a custom rider like Rossi from 2009 (with the mod, of course) and, as said before, lets you have a custom riding style. Not only that, but the bike's set up is freedom. You can custom the gears, suspension... everything. Of course, the game punishes you for having a bad set up but it lets you choose how your bike will react with braking, accelerating and turning.


In conclusion, the game offers too much variety and is the best thing out there compared to Ride and MotoGP. You can ride the bike you like the most, your dream's track and with friends by creating a server (as long as you install the right mods and have Internet). Everything in this game is made with love and made by the best friendly community. For someone new, take your time and learn, don't be greedy and enjoy the speed and the feeling of making a mega lap! I would only recommend this game for people that love motorbikes.


Hope you like this review :D