Ride 5

Ride 5 is another installment in the motorcycle simulation series from the Italian studio Milestone, which has long specialized in licensed motorsport titles across disciplines from MotoGP to motocross. The game offers an exceptionally extensive selection of motorcycles, from classic historical machines to modern sport models to specials modified for circuit racing, with an emphasis on a detailed physics model of how the bike behaves under braking, leaning into corners and applying throttle out of a turn. The career mode takes the player through various disciplines and championships, from circuit races to time trials to special themed events dedicated to specific manufacturers.

On PlayStation 5, the game leverages the console's power for detailed track and motorcycle models, including faithfully rendered cockpit views, and for a stable high frame rate, which is important for accurately perceiving traction and the bike's lean angle in corners during fast motorcycle riding. DualSense haptic feedback can simulate engine vibrations as well as loss of grip on the front or rear wheel during more aggressive riding, contributing to a more realistic feel than purely arcade competitors. The sound design of the engines from individual brands, faithfully distinguishing the sound of a twin-cylinder from a four-cylinder, is something Milestone has long prided itself on.

The Ride series is regarded within the motorcycle simulation genre as a solid, technically proficient choice for players who want more of a simulation approach than the light arcade fun known from competing motorcycle titles. Ride 5 builds on this reputation and offers one of the most comprehensive motorcycle simulations available on the market on PlayStation 5, though it primarily targets already devoted motorsport fans rather than casual players. A track and livery editor lets the community share custom motorcycle and rider appearance edits, which keeps the series' active base going long-term between yearly releases.

Why play it: For devoted motorsport fans, it offers one of the most comprehensive motorcycle simulations on the market, complemented by a track and livery editor for sharing with the community.