Monster Energy Supercross 2 is the official video game of the 2019 Supercross season. It features a career mode, track editor, and official bikes, riders, and tracks. Compete in various races and challenges to become the Supercross champion.
Improved graphics and physics compared to the first game, providing a more immersive experience.
The career mode is engaging with a variety of activities, including training and promotional events, adding depth to gameplay.
Tracks are well-designed with multiple lines and challenging sections, making races more exciting.
The AI is inconsistent and can be frustrating, often crashing into players or exhibiting unrealistic behavior.
Physics can feel clunky, with issues like instant crashes upon minor contact with obstacles and a lack of responsiveness in certain situations.
Customization options are limited by high costs, making it difficult to unlock new gear and upgrades without significant grinding.
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the high fidelity and realism achieved through Unreal Engine 4, particularly in bike and track details. However, some users criticize the graphics as outdated compared to previous titles in the series, noting inconsistencies in quality and performance issues during multiplayer. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered good, there are calls for improvements and updates to enhance the gaming experience.
“The graphics are incredible!”
“Visually, Milestone improved the graphics from last year, pushing Unreal Engine 4 visuals further and increasing its effects.”
“With more than 80 official 250sx and 450sx championship riders, Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 2 is the best looking supercross game on the market right now, offering a fantastic career mode, amazing visuals, and the level of realism that every single fan of the sport deserves.”
“The graphics are somehow terrible, and I just thought it was like this in the first game I bought on Switch, but no, it's just ugly, I guess.”
“I liked MXGP2 enough at the time, and then MXGP3 came out and felt like a step backwards in graphics and gameplay.”
“The graphics of the game aren't even close to the graphics of MXGP 2019.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its solid mechanics, smooth graphics, and enjoyable customization options, while others criticize it for being clunky, unresponsive, and too easy once the mechanics are mastered. Many players noted that the game feels similar to previous titles, lacking significant innovation, and some experienced issues with AI difficulty and respawning mechanics. Overall, while the gameplay can be fun and forgiving, it may not satisfy those seeking a more challenging experience.
“Solid graphics, smooth gameplay.”
“Good mechanics (realistic compared to other arcade-like motocross games), bike customization for both bikes and rider consist of lots of options, and the track editor is simple and easy to get into.”
“But first things first, the gameplay and improvements are by far the most relevant and important, and perhaps the most immediate noticeable change is the inclusion of a blue trajectory line.”
“As I was playing the tutorial, I noticed the gameplay was not great.”
“The game mechanics are so stupid... it feels more like MXGP1-3 now and it sucks.”
“Gameplay is clunky and unresponsive.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing stable performance at high frame rates, while others report significant issues, particularly on AMD hardware due to unresolved bugs linked to a Windows 10 update. Overall, while the graphics are generally praised, performance inconsistencies and bugs detract from the experience for many users.
“Performances revealed great with the game running most of the time at 60 fps with high details.”
“+ good performance with stable fps on my pc (over 120+ fps on max settings)”
“Look better than ever and have been optimized great.”
“But does that justify that kind of performance?”
“Extremely poor performance on anything but the lowest of settings on AMD hardware, likely due to the major issues Microsoft caused with its Windows 10 January patch and R700 cards, which still is not resolved properly.”
“Fmf pipes are still going the wrong way in terms of performance after 3 years of Milestone games.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed bag; while some enjoy the process of earning credits for cosmetic upgrades, others feel it becomes tedious and lacks meaningful rewards. The grind for unlocking items and customizing bikes can be excessive, with many noting that it detracts from the overall experience, especially given the game's other shortcomings like physics and multiplayer issues. Overall, grinding is seen as a necessary but often frustrating part of the game.
“This means that choosing one bike over another is pointless, as is grinding money for upgrades.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This game is also grindy when it comes to unlocking items.”
music
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The music in the game features a limited but fitting selection of country and rock tracks that enhance the atmosphere, though some players find the repetitive nature of the soundtrack and its recycling from previous titles to be a drawback. While the heavy rock menu music adds energy, opinions are divided, with some players expressing dissatisfaction with the overall quality of the music. However, the ability to customize sound settings is a positive aspect noted by users.
“The soundtrack is made of country/rock songs that perfectly suit the atmosphere.”
“The best thing is that all types of sounds, including menu music, commentary, and engine noises, can be altered to your preference.”
“If supercross doesn't shake things for you, then this soundtrack will certainly do it!”
“A small soundtrack means you'll be hearing the same jock-rock grind over and over.”
“Shoot, they even recycle the music from their other truck driving games.”
“- the music is garbage.”
stability
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The game experiences notable stability issues, particularly in multiplayer mode, with frequent glitches, lag, and buggy animations reported by users. Despite these problems, many players find the game enjoyable enough to overlook the technical shortcomings, expressing hope for future updates from the developers.
“The multiplayer had a few glitches when I first tried it.”
“Multiplayer is still based on PTP: laggy as hell with teleports and glitches.”
“Several unfinished things here and there and buggy animations (mostly in multiplayer).”
replayability
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its endless fun and online custom tracks, though they express frustration over the inability to easily access "favorite" tracks. A suggested improvement to enhance this aspect further could significantly boost the game's replay value. Overall, it is considered more playable than similar titles like MX vs ATV.
“But as I said, in terms of great replayability and content, this game is endless fun.”
“So to everyone at Milestone, thank you for putting out a game that is more playable than MX vs ATV.”
“Online custom tracks: you cannot view 'favorite' tracks online; only the most downloaded or most liked. This makes playing a newly created track impossible. If this change is made, the game's replay value will skyrocket!”
“The lack of variety in gameplay and limited options for customization really hurt the replayability of this game.”
“Once you've completed the main objectives, there isn't much incentive to return, making the replay value quite low.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling it resembles a cash grab, while others appreciate its entertainment value despite this perception. While the game does not significantly improve upon its predecessor, it still manages to engage fans of the genre.
“It doesn't improve on much over the first game and does kind of feel like a cash grab, but it's a fun cash grab, so I give it a 7 for trying.”
“Seems like they took this as a cash grab.”
humor
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Players find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining, often leading to laughter during gameplay. Many recommend trying it out for a couple of hours to fully appreciate the comedic elements, especially when engaging with the game in a more challenging manner.
“Personally, I started with almost all aids on; now I race full manual, and the experience is very funny.”
“Play for 2 hours and see if you like it; if you don't stop laughing, you're doing it wrong.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by an impressive soundtrack of country and rock songs that complements the visuals, creating an immersive experience that feels authentically reminiscent of a real music event.
“The soundtrack is made of country/rock songs that perfectly suit the atmosphere.”
“The graphics are amazing and the atmosphere feels like I am at a real music event.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is not a focal point, as users primarily highlight the extensive features of the track editor and the online racing experience, suggesting that the narrative elements may be less developed or engaging.
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its unrealistic scenarios, as players feel that skilled characters should not experience such avoidable mishaps, which detracts from the overall immersion and emotional engagement.