2023 is the year when virtual motorcycle racing reaches its peak. Having already tried F1 23 and MotoGP 23, Ride 5 is another brilliant motorcycle racing game that I have come across and here are my two cents about the game with this review. While Ride 4 offered realistic motorcycle racing, it was overshadowed by MotoGP 21 and the recently released RiMS. However, Milestone has come back strong with Ride 5. There are numerous improvements in the new installment that make the overall gaming experience worthwhile. However, one of the most notable additions is the qualifying feature. Ride 5 also ups the ante in terms of graphics, rideability, and realism. With numerous riding aids, even beginners will have minimal problems if they want to enter the world of motorcycle racing.

Ride 5 is a celebration of bikes with over 270+ bikes available for in-game purchase. From Ducati to Kawasaki, there are legendary bikes everywhere to unlock, customize, and take for a ride. The textures, details, and graphics of each bike make you feel like you’re riding a real motorcycle. What’s more, each bike has different features and the Bike Setup menu offers valuable options for riders to make various modifications.

One of my favorite extras with these bikes was the ability to customize them to my needs. While Liveries and Decals are limited, players can explore a ton of options if they’re concerned about aesthetics. As you delve further into this Ride 5 review, you’ll understand why the game is a safe place for motorcycle fans to go riding.

Besides the bikes, players are also treated to a treat with how it feels to ride around the tracks. The dynamic weather system makes it quite interesting, with one glitch that could leave you at the back of the pack. Players can switch between clear weather, cloudy weather or even add rain and thunderstorms to bring an immersive experience of real motorsports into a game. However, the game is quite precise on track limits, with no room for error. This means that players are more likely to crash during qualifying and time trials than to actually get through them.