MXGP PRO

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 593 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • optimization
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This is Milestone's best MXGP title to date, improving the graphics, improving the physics, the handling, and the realism, all whilst keeping the title accessible to players of all levels.
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MXGP Pro is a sport game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, showcasing excellent graphics and realistic gameplay. As a mechanic, adjust your bike's configuration and utilize the new Pro Physics feature to win races. Explore the vast Compound area, practice against AI, and compete on official tracks and with riders from the 2017 season.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

71%
Audience ScoreBased on 593 reviews
graphics34 positive mentions
optimization8 negative mentions
  • The game features improved graphics and realistic bike sounds, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The handling and physics have been refined, making it a challenging yet rewarding motocross simulation.
  • The game offers a variety of tracks and customization options, appealing to both casual and hardcore motocross fans.
  • The physics can feel broken at times, leading to random crashes and frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • AI behavior is often predictable and lacks competitiveness, making races feel less engaging.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including long loading times and occasional stuttering during races.
  • graphics77 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, particularly due to the use of Unreal Engine 4, with many reviewers noting improvements over previous titles in the series. While the visuals, including track deformations and mud effects, are considered stunning, some players have reported issues with specific graphical elements, such as bike graphics and sponsor displays in career mode. Overall, the game is recognized for its beautiful graphics, although some users experienced performance issues and found certain aspects, like rider physics, to be inconsistent.

    • “Great game, worth the money, good graphics, realistic dirtbiking, and overall a fun experience, would recommend.”
    • “Game play is really good, and graphics are stunning also.”
    • “Pros - graphics thanks to the Unreal Engine are very nice, and sound of the bikes are acceptable; much better than most of the MX games out there at this time.”
    • “Eventually the game feels like a glorified graphical advertisement rather than a working playable game.”
    • “The bike graphics are junk; the side number plates are messed up in the career mode. You can have a GoPro sponsor, but as soon as you start racing, you are stuck with stock graphics showing someone else's number under yours.”
    • “The game looks better graphics-wise, but it stutters like crazy no matter which setting and rig you are using.”
  • gameplay40 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the online experience and the potential for exciting racing, while others criticize the mechanical movements, lack of fluidity, and poor physics. Many users express disappointment, feeling that the game falls short compared to previous titles like Monster Energy Supercross, and suggest that improvements in skill progression and immersion could enhance the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a step backward for some, yet still offers enjoyable moments for others.

    • “These games are my way to get a taste of racing after I got hurt and couldn't ride anymore... like many people, I have been waiting for a game that not only provides the mechanics, physics, licensed products, etc. - but also the things that aren't usually focused on by these developers: exciting racing.”
    • “It'd be great to start off as a low level in skills such as 'balance', 'cornering', 'starts', 'jumps (takeoff and landings)', 'aggressiveness (affects ability to stay on bike when making contact with another rider)', 'toughness (affects ability to stay on bike when another rider makes contact with you)', 'stamina (affects all abilities over duration)', 'whoops', etc. This would add a great level of gameplay and replayability to the series and could even bleed over into sponsors looking for riders with certain skills above a certain level.”
    • “The gameplay is great, not too hard, not too easy and very fun to play online with other players.”
    • “The gameplay is not fun at all, it's so boring!”
    • “The movements are very mechanical, without fluidity and the physics is a crap.”
    • “Gave it enough time without going over refund time, seems like a bit of a step in the right direction but gameplay wise is a big step backwards compared to supercross.”
  • optimization11 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while many players report smooth performance on high-end systems, others experience significant stuttering and frame rate drops, particularly in certain areas. Adjusting settings like anti-aliasing and v-sync can alleviate some issues, but performance problems persist during intense gameplay moments and loading times. Additionally, players have noted that the AI can be unbalanced, contributing to the overall experience.

    • “I'm running a modern i5, SSD, 16GB RAM, and 970 GTX.”
    • “Performance issues during frenetic moments.”
    • “Slow loading times.”
    • “While most of the game performs outstandingly well on my 6th gen i7 and Nvidia GTX 1080 (1440p @ >100fps), the compound has some severe stuttering and frame rate drops.”
    • “I'm running a modern i5, SSD, 16GB RAM, and GTX 970, but I'm experiencing performance issues.”
    • “[Performance issues during frenetic moments, slow loading times, unbalanced AI, learning curve not for the faint-hearted.]”
  • stability10 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, random freezes lasting 3-5 seconds, and a reliance on the rewind feature due to the unstable physics system. Despite some positive remarks about performance on specific systems, the overall consensus is that the game remains problematic and unpolished even months after release.

    • “It also runs great on my iMac with Bootcamp.”
    • “Randomly freezes for 3-5 seconds.”
    • “Edit: 2 months after release, still buggy, still trash. Don't buy this game.”
    • “Never disable rewind because the game is so buggy that the physics system needs it; bikes sound bad.”
  • music6 mentions

    The game's music has received mixed feedback; while some find the menu music annoying, it does not detract from the overall experience. Many appreciate that the soundtrack is more engaging than in previous Milestone titles, though there is a desire for a more impactful soundtrack.

    • “The music is not boring like in other milestone games (e.g., Ride series), so I like the music.”
    • “The music in the menus is a bit annoying, but that doesn't take away from the game's qualities.”
    • “It's just sad that it doesn't have a kickass soundtrack.”
  • story6 mentions

    The game lacks a traditional story, yet it manages to engage players, even those who typically favor narrative-driven and strategy games.

    • “As a person who prefers story and strategy games, I somehow still got hooked on this.”
    • “No story.”
    • “As a person who prefers story and strategy games, I somehow still got hooked in this.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    Players find the game highly enjoyable and believe that introducing skill progression elements, such as starting with low-level abilities in various riding skills, would significantly enhance its replayability. Suggestions for improvements, like better track deformation and bike handling, could further increase the game's longevity and engagement. Overall, the fun physics and gameplay mechanics contribute to a strong foundation for replay value.

    • “It'd be great to start off as a low level in skills such as 'balance', 'cornering', 'starts', 'jumps (takeoff and landings)', 'aggressiveness (affects ability to stay on bike when making contact with another rider)', 'toughness (affects ability to stay on bike when another rider makes contact with you)', 'stamina (affects all abilities over duration)', 'whoops', etc. This would add a great level of gameplay and replayability to the series and could even bleed over into sponsors looking for riders with certain skills above a certain level.”
    • “If they tweak the deformation to hold certain lines on parts of the track and add a more weighted feeling to the bike on the ground, with more traction from the rear tire it will be a lot more playable.”
    • “This game is just fun... the physics are so much more playable than MXGP 2019, and it's nice to be able to scrub without going 100 mph over a jump.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both time-consuming and tedious, often requiring significant investment to progress. While it can feel realistic and ultimately rewarding, many express frustration with long load times and limited features that exacerbate the grind.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Very realistic, and tedious, but rewarding!”
    • “Tedious load times, frustrating training mode, barebones features.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is criticized for its poor sound design, with crowd cheering and PA effects feeling out of place and lacking authenticity. Additionally, there are significant issues with dynamic track events that detract from the overall immersive experience.

    • “The atmosphere sounds are pretty awful; the crowd cheering samples sound like they're coming from inside a stadium and not outdoors, same with the PA sound effects.”
    • “The general atmosphere is also not captured, and there are a lot of issues with dynamic track events, such as running through water.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the irony that many negative reviews come from players who lack experience or understanding of the gameplay mechanics, suggesting a playful jab at those who may not fully appreciate the game's nuances.

    • “What's funny is that all the bad reviews are from people who either don't have hours on the game or just don't know how to ride.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as misleading, with claims that features like "Pro physics" serve primarily as clickbait to drive sales rather than enhance gameplay.

  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of detachment, as players often feel that the bike is "floating" rather than making a tangible connection with the track, which can detract from the immersive experience.

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