The PC version received above-average reviews, while the PlayStation version received mixed reviews, according to the
review aggregation website
GameRankings.[4][5]Edge described the latter version as "something of an enigma, existing somewhere between Wipeout and Ridge Racer."[3] The magazine praised its distinctive setting and addictive gameplay, but criticized its difficulty and short number of tracks.[3] Chris Gregson of GameSpot said of the PC version, "If you like pure speed seasoned with good graphics, this is one you definitely don't want to miss."[13]PC Accelerator gave the European import a mixed review, while PC Gamer gave it a favourable review, many months before it was released Stateside.[18][19]
Notes
^GamePro gave the PC version 4/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound, 3/5 for control, and 1.5/5 for overall fun factor.
^GamePro gave the PlayStation version 4.5/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound, 3.5/5 for control, and 2.5/5 for overall fun factor.
^Goble, Gordon (1 April 1999).
"Motorhead (PC)". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from
the original on 16 August 2000. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
^Gaudiosi, John (15 December 1998).
"Motorhead (PS)". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from
the original on 16 August 2000. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
^Smith, Nathan (20 May 1999).
"Motorhead". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from
the original on 24 May 2003. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
^Dan Elektro (December 1998).
"Motorhead (PS)". GamePro. No. 123. IDG Entertainment. p. 192.
Archived from the original on 15 March 2004. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
^Mollohan, Gary (26 October 1998).
"Motorhead Review (PS)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive.
Archived from the original on 4 January 2005. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
^
abPoole, Stephen (October 1998).
"Motorhead [Import]". PC Gamer. Vol. 5, no. 10. Imagine Media. p. 203.
Archived from the original on 4 March 2000. Retrieved 4 April 2021.