Superbike Hero

Jumping into the digital saddle of Superbike Hero was reminiscent of old school arcade racing games, but with a modern edge. Competing in locations around Europe and the Middle East, the game brings the excitement of the Superbike Series to your living room. I was leaning into those tight corners, bursting between opponents and scooping up coins to make upgrades for my bike.

The swing through the separate circuits from the U.K. to Qatar injected variety and a sense of world tour. But whether the visuals impressed with the level of detail on-screen (they did), they were not pushing any hardware (they weren’t), which, if I’m honest, made for a slightly nostalgic charm rather than detracted from the gameplay. The difficulty ramped up at moments too, which was a true test for my reflexes and kept me on my toes.

 From those comments, it looks like our Superbike Hero can go toe-to-toe with the others when it comes to high-speed thrills either. It isn’t without its bumps — certain races can be a repetitive grind to earn coins — but the upgrade system gives the races a layer of strategy.

That said, if you’ve been craving a fun race that’s challenging enough to make you feel like a season-toughened racing veteran, Superbike Hero could be your next pit stop. And if you spend your days getting nostalgia, don’t forget, when someone asks you if you have any game skills, you can always say: ‘I’ve got mad skills—motorcycle skills!’

For a comparable adrenaline fix, try out Moto X3M, which will challenge your sharp-turn skills on some crazy outdoor tracks.