Make no mistake: this game is incredibly hard and unforgiving. It requires time and patience to learn and still certainly you will fall down and die multiple multiple times. It's like Dark Souls of Motorsports. However, once you've mastered the basic skill of staying rubber-side-down on your bike, it's incredibly rewarding. Going Mach Speed at narrow roads of this small island is an incredible feeling. And for those who aren't stupidly daredevil enough to partake in actually always-near-death racing action, this is as close as it gets. The most important thing: the gameplay: is hard but fair. The bike rides realistically and sits on the simulation side rather than an arcade experience. You have the option to make it even more technical and realistic by removing all the riding assists (although I never personally reached that level). It's a difficult game but it's equally rewarding once you've mastered it. Go for it.