RiMS Racing
Release Date: August 19, 2021
Racing, motorbike, online, for 2 players, splitscreen, simulation elements, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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RiMS Racing is a racing game, in which we sit behind the wheel of a motorcycle. In this game we not only race on tracks, but we also prepare our machine for competition as an engineer and mechanic. The game was developed by Raceward Studio team.
Videos and Screens
[1:17] RiMS Racing launch trailer
[0:48] RiMS Racing trailer #1
GameSpew: 8 / 10 by Richard Seagrave
RiMS Racing is an enticing prospect for motorbike racing fans. It’s got great audio and visuals, convincing physics, and eight of the world’s most desirable bikes recreated in stunning detail. Even better, the actual act of racing is challenging, but highly enjoyable. It’s just a shame that one of the features that makes it truly unique – fiddling with components to make sure your bike is in tip-top shape – quickly becomes rather tedious thanks to the long string of button inputs required. Thankfully you can get around it with a little bit of effort, then you’ll have a much better time.
COGconnected: 81 / 100 by Mark Steighner
Some racing sims split the difference between arcade-like accessibility and realism, but RiMS Racing leans pretty hard towards the latter. While not entirely unfriendly to novices, this is a game geared towards the motorcycle enthusiast. With its emphasis on what happens in the shop between races at least as much as on the races itself, RiMS Racing has a supply-your-own-drama career mode, but excels in supplying an exacting and sometimes thrilling simulator of racing on two wheels.
GamingBolt: 6 / 10 by John Cantees
RiMS Racing makes an honorable attempt at raising the bar for customization but it comes at the cost of nearly everything else.
RiMS Racing Description
RiMS Racing is a racing game in which we control a motorbike and play the role of engineers and mechanics dealing with similar machines. The game focuses on realism. Behind its development is the Italian development team Raceward Studio, while the publisher is Nacon.
Mechanics
RiMS Racing is an ambitious, realistic racing game in which the fun does not end on the track. In addition to racing motorcycles, the player is also involved in optimising its performance as an engineer and mechanic. We have the possibility to dismantle every part of each of eight faithfully reproduced motorbikes (they are Ducati Panigale V4 R, MV Agusta F4 RC, Aprilia RSV4, BMW M 1000 RR, Suzuki GSX-R1000R, Honda CBR1000RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR and Yamaha YZF-R1) and replace it with something chosen from a vast catalogue of several hundred spare parts and elements allowing for the customization of the machine.
In order to properly manage our efforts, we have to analyse a range of data such as brake disc temperature, suspension behaviour, pressure or tyre wear. A similar level of realism characterizes the driving model, supported by an advanced engine responsible for collisions and physics of objects on the track.
RiMS Racing allows players to race on some of the most famous circuits, such as Silverstone, Paul Ricard, Laguna Seca, Suzuka and the Nürburgring.
Game modes
RiMS Racing can be played solo or with other players. Those who like to play alone can participate in single races or enjoy an expanded career mode, in which we also manage our own team of specialists. An online multiplayer mode awaits fans of competition.
Technical aspects
RiMS Racing has very nice, 3D, highly realistic graphics. Particularly noteworthy here are the motorbike models, which have been reproduced with great attention to detail.
RiMS Racing Summary
Early Access:August 17, 2021
Platforms:
PC / Windows August 19, 2021
PlayStation 5 August 19, 2021
Xbox Series X/S August 19, 2021
Switch September 16, 2021
PlayStation 4 August 19, 2021
Xbox One August 19, 2021
Developer: Raceward Studio
Publisher: Nacon / Bigben Interactive
RiMS Racing System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 / Radeon HD 7850 or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 4 GB Radeon RX 580 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit