MXGP 2019: The Official Motocross Videogame
- August 27, 2019
- Milestone
- 33h median play time
Hardcore motocross enthusiasts might find some enjoyment here, but others might want to look for greener pastures elsewhere.
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Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and a variety of customization options for bikes and riders.
- The physics have improved, providing a more realistic riding experience, especially with terrain deformation and dynamic weather effects.
- The AI is more challenging and competitive, making races more engaging and enjoyable.
- The handling can feel overly slippery, making it difficult to control the bike, especially in corners.
- The multiplayer experience is lacking, with no dedicated servers and limited options for customization and race settings.
- Some features, like the track editor, are basic and do not allow for significant creativity or elevation changes.
- graphics63 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in MXGP 2019 are widely praised for their improvement over previous iterations, showcasing detailed environments, smooth animations, and a polished presentation thanks to the use of Unreal Engine 4. While many players appreciate the visual enhancements and the immersive first-person view, some critiques mention issues with the physics and a few graphical inconsistencies. Despite these minor complaints, the game is generally regarded as having some of the best graphics in the motocross genre.
“The graphics part of MXGP 2019 looks slick, especially when you get on the bike in first-person view.”
“Utterly brilliant addictive gameplay, superb graphics, lovely deep saturation, and an incredibly fun feel to the bike.”
“Graphics look great, the new first-person camera where mud will get on your goggles and you have to tear off the protective sheets to see clearly again is awesome!”
“This game is so bad, the graphics are terrible. Don't buy it, but I recommend it.”
“The graphics and physics are awful, and it doesn't give you the option to change the graphics settings anywhere that I could find.”
“Worst game in the franchise, terrible physics, the playground is boring, and the graphics don't look too good. MXGP Pro has better graphics, but the best game in the franchise is MXGP 3.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay of the game is described as enjoyable and engaging, with strong physics and graphics that enhance the experience. However, some players have noted issues such as infinite loading times, overly sensitive mechanics, and a less satisfying online experience compared to earlier versions. While many appreciate the fun and addictive nature of the gameplay, there are concerns about certain gameplay elements that could be improved.
“Utterly brilliant addictive gameplay, superb graphics, lovely deep saturation and an incredibly fun feel to the bike.”
“I don't normally like racing or sports games, but this is really enjoyable. I really enjoyed the seasons gameplay because it's easy to play through a season many times as you can sign with different teams and sponsors every season, playing with different AI difficulty and physics.”
“Great movement, great physics, and amazing graphics and gameplay.”
“After 75 hours of gameplay, I am now stuck on career (loading 100%) infinitely.”
“The 'obstacle avoided' mechanic is beyond overzealous, as is the off-track sensitivity and its penalty.”
“I'm not gonna lie, when I first saw the gameplay and did my first race, I was disgusted.”
- optimization17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users noting good performance and visuals, particularly on high settings, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and performance bugs. Although many players appreciate the improvements made, there are still concerns about the game's optimization on Windows, with some needing to limit their FPS to maintain stability. Overall, while the game is enjoyable and runs well for many, it is not without its optimization challenges.
“Mxgp19 is making use of the Unreal Engine 4, which helps a lot with performance and visuals.”
“Performance revealed to be very good, with the test PC being able to run the game at high details with an average of 50 fps and fast loading times; about stability, I haven’t experienced any crashes or freezing.”
“A lot of improvement has been done, and I think the biggest thumbs-up goes to optimization.”
“From console to PC, it's quite poorly optimized for Windows.”
“Performance goes down to ~45 fps at 1080p when using 200% rendering.”
“I am enjoying the game so far, although I am a little disappointed with the performance bugs that I am experiencing.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the Mxgp games 20 series receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the funky soundtracks that enhance replayability, while others find the overall audio experience basic and lacking variety, particularly during longer races. There are also complaints about the inability to mute other players' music during multiplayer sessions, which can detract from the experience. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, it may not appeal to everyone.
“With great graphics and a funky soundtrack, this game offers excellent replayability and is a lot of fun!”
“The music is freaking cool, love to play with the handlebar view, the bike feels much more real and doesn't bounce everywhere like in the old MXGP.”
“+ funky soundtracks”
“Maybe need more background music for longer races, and more lobby and main menu music.”
“There isn't really much of a commentator or voice actors, and the soundtrack is pretty basic sounding which made me mute it after some races.”
“Cons: I dislike the music; it's just not my taste, and how the wheels rotate feels too slow compared with the bike speed.”
- stability9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 78 % negative mentions
The game's stability is highly inconsistent; while some players report smooth performance on current hardware without crashes or major glitches, others experience significant issues such as freezing during online searches and frequent bugs that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game appears to be plagued by stability problems, making it a frustrating experience for many users.
“Runs great on Xbox One X and my 1070.”
“Runs great on current hardware with the option to increase render scale and plenty of graphical options to tweak.”
“The game is deader than dead; looking for an online game just freezes your game since it can't find any players, and they didn't even think about adding an option to back out of the search.”
“This game is so buggy I spent over 3.5 hours trying to figure out why it wouldn't load a single race in season.”
“Do not download this game; it's way too buggy and shouldn't even be able to be sold.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with users describing it as hilarious and of high quality. Players appreciate the funny gameplay and the amusing moments that occur even during intense racing sequences, though some suggest there is room for improvement.
“Hilarious.”
“So funny and good quality.”
“Even when you are racing in the tail of the race, there are funny and exciting moments.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on the player's journey as an unknown driver competing in the MX2 to earn a promotion and ultimately win the MXGP championship, while also collecting contracts and leveling up. While the story is minimal, it provides a framework for the gameplay experience.
“The game doesn't really have a traditional story, but you start off as an unknown driver competing in the MX2 to earn a promotion and aim for the MXGP championship, all while collecting contracts and leveling up. It's not much, but it's still worth mentioning.”
“The game doesn't really have a so-called story, but you start off as an unknown driver competing in the MX2 to get a promotion and try to win the MXGP championship, all while collecting contracts and leveling up. Not much, honestly, but still worth mentioning.”
“No story.”
“The game lacks a coherent narrative.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization in MXGP 2019 has been criticized as a cash grab, with players feeling that the official licensing for advertisements and motorbikes does not compensate for unresolved core issues in the game. Users express frustration over frequent accidents and a lack of meaningful improvements, leading some to consider refunds.
“First MXGP in the series I'm probably refunding because this is a sad cash grab; they didn't actually address a lot of core issues.”
“Accidents will be frequent in MXGP 2019, and in my case, I seemed to be really talented at both hitting trees and advertising boards for some reason.”
“The official license allows for the display of names, advertisements, motorbikes, and more.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
