MX Bikes

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MX Bikes is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by PiBoSo and was released on October 7, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

MX Bikes is a realistic motocross simulator, based on a scratch built physics engine that accurately simulates motorcycle dynamics and setup options.MX Bikes also allows to host and join online races. During events data is collected, to provide statistics for riders' comparison.Please note that there are neither AI nor a career mode. Features automotive industry-standard tyre model chassis flex si…

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 25,281 reviews

graphics121 positive mentions

stability82 negative mentions

Highly realistic physics and deep mechanics provide an authentic and rewarding motocross simulation experience.
Extensive mod support and a vibrant community offer infinite customization, variety, and replayability.
Immersive atmosphere with detailed bikes, dynamic weather, and enjoyable music that enhances late-night gaming sessions.

Steep learning curve and grind-heavy gameplay can be frustrating and off-putting to new or casual players.
Technical issues including bugs, crashes, freezing, and poor optimization especially impact stability and performance.
Outdated and modest base graphics require mods for visual improvement; lack of story mode or AI races limits single-player content.

graphics
321 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered functional but outdated, with many users noting that visuals are modest and sometimes comparable to early-2000s or console-era standards. However, the game benefits greatly from a strong modding community that significantly enhances graphics, adding realistic bike models, tracks, and visual effects. While not the strongest point, the combination of decent base graphics and extensive customization options makes the visual experience acceptable and complementary to the game's highly praised physics and gameplay.
- “Visually, MX Bikes impresses with its stunning graphics and attention to detail.”
- “The meticulously crafted graphics are nothing short of breathtaking.”
- “With just a bit of third-person animation and camera work plus some graphical updates the game would be a perfect 10/10 to me.”
- “The game has ragdoll physics, the controls are hard to learn, and the graphics are terrible.”
- “What a waste of £30 and my Saturday: first of all, you have to install loads of crazy mods to even play, then the game gives you no tutorial, worse MX game ever, shocking graphics. Also, do not fall for the reviews; you will have more fun watching paint dry.”
- “It's not well made, it's rudimentary, it was released 6 years ago and the menu is trash, the controls are trash, the graphics are trash, the physics are trash.”
gameplay
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of MX Bikes is highly praised for its realistic physics, deep mechanics, and rewarding skill curve, though it features a steep learning curve that can make the first 5-10 hours frustrating for new players. The extensive mod support and active community greatly enhance the experience, offering variety and customization. While some criticize the initial difficulty, control setup, and occasional bugs, players who invest time mastering the mechanics find the gameplay immersive, satisfying, and among the best motocross simulations available.
- “If you enjoy realistic gameplay, customization, and a game that keeps getting better the more you play, mx bikes with mods delivers some of the most fun you can have in a motocross sim.”
- “The mod community allows for infinite diversity of gameplay with the most solid physics and core mechanics I've ever seen, unlimited fun and an insanely rewarding and endless skill curve.”
- “The game's physics engine is highly realistic and accurately models the behavior of bikes, tires, and suspension systems, making for an authentic and satisfying gameplay experience.”
- “Your first 10-20 hours on this game are probably going to have you regretting your purchase because of bad slow speed mechanics, janky physics, lack of variety, and many more weird issues.”
- “Great game at first, steep learning curve I spent hours grinding on, right until they updated it and changed what feels like all physics and mechanics of the game, leaving me with having to relearn everything which resulted in me just deleting the game.”
- “The lean assist thing or whatever mechanic that is causing the rider to constantly spring back makes many tracks completely unplayable.”
stability
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a realistic and enjoyable experience but suffers from frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that affect stability, especially in multiplayer and with mods. While some users report smooth performance, many encounter freezing, crashing, and physics glitches, indicating that the game is still a work in progress needing further optimization and polish. Despite these issues, the modding community and core gameplay receive praise, suggesting potential once stability improves.
- “This game runs great on a laptop, providing smooth performance.”
- “Super bug-free experience with stable gameplay.”
- “Collision detection isn't buggy, and syncing is spot on.”
- “Biggest waste of money game doesn't work freezes and crashes every 30 seconds.”
- “I can't play for more than 10 minutes straight before it freezes and I have to reboot it.”
- “When you add mods the game just freezes and then closes.”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no traditional story or campaign mode, focusing entirely on gameplay and online racing. Players appreciate the realistic experience and attention to detail but note the lack of narrative or AI races may be a downside for those seeking a story-driven experience. Overall, the narrative aspect is minimal or nonexistent, with the game's appeal resting on its gameplay mechanics.
- “His story serves as a warning about the dangers of extremism, propaganda, and unchecked power.”
- “There is no campaign/single player story for anyone wondering.”
- “☑ only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
- “It's a good game but no story mode, no AI races; you can only race in a server, and if you're in Australia, good luck with that. The game is very mod-dependent. The bikes the game gives you are trash, and the default settings are so against you when you first start playing. Once you get dialed in, it's really good. Shame it's pretty well abandoned by the devs. I came from MX vs ATV from the Xbox 360 and a couple of other motorbike games in between, and I loved those games. This game feels a lot like them but it's not good enough.”
- “This game is unplayable and online mode only with no story races.”
- “There is no campaign or single-player story for anyone wondering.”
humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, especially for its silly physics, unexpected bike antics, and hilarious crashes that create a lighthearted, fun experience. Many players find it particularly funny when playing with friends, enjoying the unpredictable and often absurd moments during races. Overall, the humor adds charm and replayability, making even frustrating moments amusing rather than annoying.
- “Market it as 'beginner-friendly' while laughing maniacally as new players discover that their first lap is a high-speed sky dive into despair.”
- “The starts in the open lobbies are hilarious and super fun as long as you can not take it too seriously and just enjoy the time trying to get better racing real people.”
- “Can’t go wrong ripping with your mates laughing at each other when you flip the bike.”
optimization
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization for the game is mixed, with many users noting decent performance on lower-end devices and good mod support enhancing gameplay, but common issues include frame rate drops, crashes, and bugs, especially with VR and higher graphics settings. While the game delivers solid physics and customization options, several reviewers highlight ongoing optimization needs to improve stability, loading times, and smoother performance in future updates.
- “The performance of the bikes and the bike mechanics is insane.”
- “Good performance, good mod support, many setup possibilities.”
- “The performance has been very good for me, but I do understand that certain rigs will suffer low FPS.”
- “Have to rely on mods for the game to even work, and if it even does work, if you can even get past the online page good luck. Would much rather have a game with better support and a little more arcady than one that has no optimization.”
- “Wonky, buggy, ugly and poorly optimized mess.”
- “150hrs in game 150hrs on loading screens, I can see this completely replacing sim I love it I can only hope for better optimization in the future. Piboso very promising.”
grinding
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is notably grind-heavy, requiring extensive time and effort to master its challenging mechanics and controls. While some players find this grind rewarding and integral to the realistic simulation experience, others warn that constant updates may disrupt progress, leading to frustration. Overall, grinding is a central and demanding part of the gameplay, appealing mainly to dedicated motocross fans willing to invest significant time.
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Great game at first, steep learning curve I spent hours grinding on, right until they updated it and changed what feels like all physics and mechanics of the game, leaving me with having to relearn everything which resulted in me just deleting the game.”
- “If you're not a fan of grinding to learn the mechanics and get fast on the tracks, this isn't the game for you.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently praise the game for its enjoyable music experience, often highlighting how playing with music enhances the fun and relaxed vibe while riding and performing tricks. The music serves as a key element for immersion and late-night gaming sessions, though some seek song titles featured in promotional content. Overall, the soundtrack or the ability to play personal music greatly contributes to the game's appeal despite other gameplay criticisms.
- “I'd highly recommend playing 'testing' or on your own, but you can't race against the computer which sucks, so the game starts to feel flat and empty. Mods are cool, bikes are plenty, and the game is actually fun while jamming music and spinning laps.”
- “Love developing music and then playing MX Bikes while listening to my songs when they are mid-way done being developed or are just finished.”
- “Even through all that, I can recommend this game because it has given me countless nights of late night vibes with music in the background as I throw fat whips.”
- “Solid with white girl music playing in the background!!”
- “Can anybody tell me the name of the song in the video on the store page?”
- “"- music -"”
replayability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Mx Bikes offers exceptional replayability largely due to its extensive modding support, allowing players to customize bikes, tracks, gear, and setups. The vibrant community provides a wealth of free mods that continually enhance variety and multiplayer experiences, making the game feel fresh and engaging over time. Despite occasional technical issues, players consistently praise its near-infinite replay value.
- “Players can download or create custom bikes, tracks, gear, and even tuning setups, greatly expanding the game’s replay value.”
- “With mods though (which there are a lot of good free ones on the official website mxb mods), it's one of those games with endless replayability.”
- “The modding community for MX Bikes is vibrant and supportive, making it a breeze to find and install new content, enhancing the game's replayability immensely.”
- “We are now at beta17, the game is far more playable than it used to be.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional response to the game is highly polarized, with many players expressing intense frustration and disappointment due to buggy mechanics and poor control, while others feel a strong, positive connection to the game, describing it as immersive and rewarding. Some users report physical discomfort, such as VR sickness, highlighting mixed emotional and physical experiences overall.
- “I've hit the ground so many times, I'm now emotionally connected to the dirt.”
- “But nothing—I repeat, nothing—has mentally, emotionally, and physically suplexed me through the floor like my first 15 hours in MX Bikes.”
- “I played this video game for a couple hours now and I gotta say it really made me feel like Cooper Webb, the 2025 Supercross 450 champion.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly immersive, highlighted by meticulously detailed bikes and dynamic weather effects that enhance the overall experience.
- “From the meticulously modeled bikes to the dynamic weather effects, every aspect of the game contributes to its immersive atmosphere.”