3D Kit Builder (Motorbike)

Although they are much smaller than cars, and thus seem a tad less complicated, motorbikes are just as difficult to design and build. Sure, they may have less parts and components, but given the fact that they must be able to withstand superior acceleration and different aerodynamic challenges, engineers have quite a task on their hands every time they decide to design a new one.

3D Kit Builder (Motorbike) is more of a learning tool than a game, because its purpose is to teach people how 3D modeling works, by allowing you to play with a bike model and put every piece where it belongs. Don’t expect anything too complex, on the other hand, because everything has been designed to be as simple as possible, in order to allow anyone to have fun with the game.

To begin with, you only have the bike’s wireframe and a collection of components that need to be assembled in order to obtain a functioning vehicle. On the other hand, even these components need to be pieced together beforehand, which means that you have plenty of work to do. Unfortunately, although you are free to assemble these pieces in any order you like, the experience gets boring after you manage to complete the bike once.

The gameplay is as simple as it is intriguing, although maybe it’s a bit too simple in this case. All you are required to do is move the components into position, by using the mouse to drag them around. Once you reach the sweet point, the part locks in and you can move on to the next item until the entire bike is completed. There’s not much variety to the formula, which means that it gets repetitive in a hurry.

As far as the technical aspect is concerned, the actual 3D model is not very detailed, but it gets the point across and you can at least make out every part, even after it’s completely assembled. The shading is quite primitive, on the other hand, which means that the reflections and the lighting are not very convincing either. Thankfully, you can at least play with different colors and shades when it comes to the bike’s looks.

In the end, 3D Kit Builder (Motorbike) may not be the most intricate design tool, but it can spark curiosity in those who are interested in the field. Hence, this can prove to be a good tool to get you started with 3D modeling, especially since there are tutorials included on the official website as well.