Over the last few days we’ve been quite surprisingly excited about getting some hands on time with the latest cycling mega title (this is a thing now, apparently) Le Tour De France 16. Being exercise avoiders and salad dodgers for quite some time now, it’s a title which we went into without really knowing what to expect, but we’ve come away fairly impressed and will definitely be sinking some more time into it very soon.
You may be imagining (as we were) that this title would be mostly about mashing your controller in a constant and concerted effort to retain the number one spot and hurtle your way through the stages of Le Tour, but this couldn’t be further form the game we’re presented with. Instead, fine strategy management is required for both your own stamina and your team’s efforts as well, to ensure a good finish for you at the end of each stage.
It’s a lot more in depth than we thought it would be, and for non-cycling enthusiasts, we’ve liked the detail and strategy which has been put into this, as well as the relaxing nature of the ride. While we’ve had an enjoyable (if sometimes a little baffling) experience, We imagine that this will be a hit for fans of the sport.
Satisfaction: 7/10: It’s not a super high score but it’s definitely one we’ve enjoyed playing. While there’s nothing outstanding for us, we imagine that fans of Le tour or cycling in general may get a lot more out of the game though, and at £39.99, or 49.99 for the US and Europe, it’s not pricing itself out of the market.
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