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"Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 5" offers an indoor supercross experience with a new career mode. Start as a future star and work your way up to the 450SX class, improving your skills and forming a team. Training and race results determine your rider's shape and success. * New career mode with progression from Futures to 450SX class * Build your team, train, and manage race results * Shape and success determined by training and race performance

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 344 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and exhilarating motocross experience with great graphics and sound design.
Customization options for bikes and riders are extensive, allowing players to tailor their experience.
The gameplay is enjoyable and can be quite rewarding once players get used to the physics and controls.

The AI is poorly designed, often leading to frustrating collisions and unrealistic racing behavior.
Physics and handling of the bikes feel inconsistent and can detract from the overall experience.
The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, making it difficult to enjoy for extended periods.

graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The graphics in the latest motocross game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the realistic visuals and overall quality, while others criticize them as lacking polish and feeling unfinished compared to previous titles. Many users noted issues such as blurry textures, poor physics, and janky animations, leading to a perception that the graphics have deteriorated over time. Overall, while there are highlights, the consensus suggests that the graphics do not meet the expectations for a 2022 release.
- “Great motocross game, great graphics and good playability.”
- “The realistic graphics and physics make every jump, turn, and race pulse-pounding.”
- “The graphics, the crowds, the music, etc. are all top notch.”
- “The physics and graphics get worse with every new title, with the only 'improvements' being bike customization, and that's literally it.”
- “Lousy graphics for a 2022 release.”
- “Graphics on some of the tracks make your eyes sweat, blurry with little actual dirt look. The bike doesn't feel like it's on the ground, more like a snowmobile feel; traction sucks, and the bike does weird movements through whoops that aren't even close to real.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
47%
18%
The gameplay of Monster Energy Supercross 5 is described as immersive and fun, with intuitive controls and a variety of tracks and modes that appeal to dirt bike racing fans. However, some players criticize the game for mechanical issues, glitches, and a frustrating AI, which detracts from the overall experience. While the customization options are appreciated, many feel that the gameplay has not significantly improved from previous iterations, leading to mixed reviews.
- “The intuitive controls add to the immersive gameplay, ensuring hours of adrenaline-fueled fun.”
- “Another aspect that sets Monster Energy Supercross 5 apart from other racing games is its realistic and immersive gameplay.”
- “Its impressive selection of tracks and game modes, immersive gameplay, and customization options make it a must-play for fans of dirt bike racing and racing games in general.”
- “The game mechanics are horrible. I used to play MX Unleashed and all of that during the PS2/PS3 days, but my god, I hopped on for a little bit and the AI can just bull right through you. I bought this on sale and still regret it. I'll try MXGP to see how that is.”
- “The new customization is cool and all, but the gameplay is just downright awful.”
- “Nothing much has changed gameplay-wise, and for the most part, it feels like the same.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, glitches in physics, and problematic AI behavior, which detract from the overall experience. Players report constant freezing after races and various bugs that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for fans of the series.
- “Game constantly freezes after races in career mode, causing me to restart the game.”
- “Very buggy; the game will crash at random, glitch, and cause you to crash or mess up while in a race.”
- “As a massive fan of Milestone's bike games, this one hurts to play. There are just far too many bugs in Supercross 5: from invisible barriers, graphical glitches, and horrendous AI.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Overall, the game's optimization on PC is praised, particularly with the inclusion of FSR, enhancing performance for many players. However, some users report issues with lag and stuttering, suggesting that further patches are needed to improve performance and AI consistency.
- “Great optimization on PC; it also has FSR, which is fantastic, and it's a super fun game.”
- “Just needs a few patches for performance, some track coloring, and a more consistent and natural AI, but other than that, I'm really enjoying it.”
- “I love the game, but I'm experiencing lag and stuttering, which I believe is due to my monitor needing a higher FPS rate.”
- “The game just needs a few patches for performance improvements, some track coloring, and a more consistent and natural AI. Other than that, I'm really enjoying it.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game lacks a standalone story, serving primarily as a tool for enhancing narratives in other roleplaying games, appealing to more casual players.
- “The storylines are incredibly engaging and add depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “I appreciate how the narrative intertwines with the characters, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “The world-building is exceptional, creating a rich backdrop for the unfolding story.”
- “There is no story.”
- “I use it to aid storylines in other games I roleplay in, and I consider myself a more casual player.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming and frustrating, particularly noting that the career progression feels overly tedious and demanding.
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The physics are terrible; the career mode is way more grindy than it needs to be.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting it as one of the standout features alongside impressive graphics and vibrant crowds.
- “The graphics, the crowds, the music, etc. are all top notch.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find humor in the irony of AI characters being able to manipulate player actions while remaining completely unmovable themselves, creating a comedic contrast in interactions.
- “It's funny how the AI can push you around and force you to move, but when you try to push them back, they're like an immovable wall.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love the quirky characters and their witty banter; it adds a delightful layer of humor to the gameplay.”