Monster Energy Supercross 2

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"Monster Energy Supercross 2" is a sports game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes. The game features an updated career mode, where players can participate in various activities, train in the Compound, and compete against over 80 official championship riders. With over 3000 customization objects, players can also create their own unique bikes and rider avatars. The game is the first to include the acclaimed rider Eli Tomac.

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Play Modes

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Monster Energy Supercross 2 offers a significant improvement over its predecessor, with better gameplay mechanics and a more authentic supercross experience.
The game features a variety of customization options, a solid track editor, and a deep career mode that can engage fans for hours.
Visually appealing with great graphics and a pumping soundtrack, the game provides an exhilarating experience for both newcomers and seasoned players.

The game suffers from long loading times and a grindy unlock system that can detract from the overall experience.
Production values are inconsistent, with some bugs and a lack of variety in game modes, making the career mode feel barebones.
Controls can be finicky and take time to get used to, which may frustrate new players.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The gameplay in Monster Energy Supercross 2 is praised for its depth, fast-paced mechanics, and well-designed tracks, offering a satisfying experience for both casual and hardcore players. However, it is marred by bugs, inconsistent production values, and a lack of variety in game modes. Overall, while the core gameplay is engaging and features helpful tutorials and assists, the presentation and mode options leave room for improvement.
- “Excellent gameplay with lots of depth. A lot of well-realized tracks. Multiple modes to play through. Good tutorials. Lots of gameplay assists to help newbies. The track editor is great.”
- “Fast-paced gameplay, 'getting good' feels amazing, planning out your weeks is nice, graphics and soundtrack are fantastic.”
- “Barebones list of modes and subpar presentation outside of gameplay.”
- “Monster Energy Supercross 2 recreates the sport admirably and has enough depth to the gameplay to satisfy even the more hardcore fans, but it's held back by bugs, inconsistent production values, and barebones modes that lack variety.”
- “The biggest surprise about this motorsport game is that the mechanics quite rock.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to long loading times and an unbalanced economy that requires extensive grinding to upgrade equipment. While the deep career mode and visually impressive arenas are appreciated, the grindy unlock system detracts from the overall experience.
- “It’s just a shame those monstrously long loading times and a needlessly grindy unlock system takes away some of its shine.”
- “Long load times that occur often, out of whack economy that will have you grinding for hours just to upgrade one part of your bike, no commentary during races.”
- “It’s just a shame about the tedious loading times.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is characterized by a hard-charging soundtrack that complements the fast-paced gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate how the energetic music keeps them engaged and motivated, contributing to the excitement of both career mode and custom track building. Overall, the combination of graphics and soundtrack is praised for creating an immersive atmosphere.
- “The graphics and soundtrack keep the blood pumping and the eyes pleased.”
- “Fast-paced gameplay, 'getting good' feels amazing, planning out your weeks is nice, graphics and soundtrack are fantastic.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics and soundtrack are generally praised for enhancing the fast-paced gameplay and providing an engaging experience, though some users note that the visuals feel somewhat dated. Overall, the combination of audio-visual elements contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The graphics and soundtrack keep the blood pumping and the eyes pleased.”
- “The graphics and soundtrack are fantastic.”
- “The visuals are a bit dated, lacking local multiplayer.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is hindered by bugs and anomalies, and it offers limited appeal for players who are not fans of supercross racing. Additionally, the high cost of character upgrades may deter players from engaging in multiple playthroughs.