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Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 2

MES2 is a fun entry into supercross gaming and might do a lot better with more attention to detail.
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80%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
grinding, music
81% User Score Based on 454 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

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Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 2 is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Milestone S.r.l. and was released on February 8, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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.

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 454 reviews
graphics47 positive mentions
grinding12 negative mentions

  • The game features impressive graphics and realistic physics, making it visually appealing and immersive.
  • The career mode is engaging, with a variety of customization options for bikes and riders, as well as a fun track editor.
  • The gameplay is challenging and rewarding, especially once players get accustomed to the controls and mechanics.
  • The AI can be frustratingly unrealistic, often crashing into players or making impossible jumps without consequence.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with loading screens and audio, which detract from the overall experience.
  • The physics can feel inconsistent, leading to moments where players crash unexpectedly or struggle with cornering and jumps.
  • graphics
    79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive a mixed response, with many praising the high fidelity and realism achieved through Unreal Engine 4, noting impressive details like bike customization and track design. However, some users criticize certain aspects as outdated or lacking compared to previous titles, with mentions of poor graphical performance in multiplayer modes. Overall, while the visuals are generally regarded as strong, there are calls for further improvements and updates.

    • “Somehow this game still has better graphics than any of the new supercross games.”
    • “The graphics are incredible!”
    • “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
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the solid graphics and fun mechanics, while others criticize the excessive navigation screens and clunky controls. Many find the AI too easy once the mechanics are mastered, and there are complaints about the lack of bike damage and poor multiplayer experiences. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments and customization options, it struggles with consistency and innovation compared to previous titles.

    • “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 immediately noticeable change is the inclusion of a blue trajectory line.”
    • “However, one aspect that continues to irk me is the excessive number of superfluous screens one must navigate through before finally jumping into the gameplay.”
    • “Sometimes it took me three attempts to get around a corner due to the horrible re-spawning mechanics.”
    • “Gameplay is clunky and unresponsive.”
  • optimization
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it generally runs smoothly at 60 fps with high details on some platforms, issues persist, particularly with the second installment locked at 30 fps and significant performance problems on AMD hardware. Players have noted that despite good graphics, the performance can suffer due to bugs and inconsistencies, especially after recent updates. Some users report excellent performance on high-end PCs, but the experience varies widely across different setups.

    • “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.”
    • “Milestone really needs to prioritize performance over visual fidelity!”
    • “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
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features a mix of country and rock tracks that complement the atmosphere, though the limited soundtrack can lead to repetitive listening. While some players appreciate the ability to customize sound settings, others find the music unsatisfactory, with criticisms of it being recycled from previous titles. Overall, the soundtrack elicits mixed reactions, balancing between fitting the theme and lacking variety.

    • “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
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is marked by frequent glitches and bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode, which can lead to lag and teleportation issues. Despite these problems, many players express enjoyment of the game and hope for future updates to address the stability concerns.

    • “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
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, which limits the discovery of new content. A suggested improvement in track accessibility could significantly enhance 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's little incentive to return, making the replay value quite low.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling it resembles a cash grab, while others appreciate its fun elements despite this perception. While the game does not significantly improve upon its predecessor, it is noted that it offers more than just an advertisement-driven experience.

    • “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
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining, with many noting that the experience can lead to uncontrollable laughter, especially when engaging with the game for an extended period. The comedic elements enhance the overall enjoyment, making it a memorable experience.

    • “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 stop from laughing your face off, I'll be surprised.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by an excellent soundtrack of country and rock songs that complement the stunning graphics, making players feel as though they are truly at a real 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
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its unrealistic mechanics, as players feel that falling off a bike due to minor obstacles undermines the immersion and emotional investment in the gameplay experience.

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Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 2 is a racing game.

Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 2.

Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 2 was released on February 8, 2019.

Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 2 was developed by Milestone S.r.l..

Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 2 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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