MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame

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MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame is a racing game that simulates the Motocross Championship. Compete in MX1 and MX2 categories with official riders and bikes on accurately reproduced tracks. Dual stick control provides advanced physics for separate bike and rider handling, allowing for realistic stunts and maneuvers. Your performance can attract offers from official teams and launch your career in MX2 and MX1.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 637 reviews

graphics59 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game features realistic bike handling and physics, making it enjoyable for motocross fans.
The career mode is engaging, allowing players to progress through MX2 and MX1 championships with real teams and riders.
The graphics are decent for a game of its age, with well-designed tracks and bike models.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including a game-breaking audio issue that cuts out after a race.
The AI is often criticized for being too easy to beat, leading to a lack of challenge in single-player mode.
There is a lack of customization options for bikes and riders, which limits player expression and personalization.

graphics
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
41%
15%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the bike and rider models are well-detailed, the overall visuals feel dated, especially for a title released in 2014. Some users appreciate the realistic physics and immersive environments, but others criticize the lack of graphical options and the presence of bugs, leading to an overall perception of average to below-average graphics quality. Despite these criticisms, many players still find the graphics satisfactory for casual gameplay, especially when considering the game's price point.
- “The game's graphics do a commendable job of immersing players in the world of motocross racing.”
- “Mxgp is a good motocross racing sim with great graphics, realistic physics, an interesting control scheme and licensed bikes, riders and tracks.”
- “The graphics are very good, although some people may notice a few crappy textures here and there, but rest assured the level of detail on the rider gear, bikes, tracks etc. is more than pleasing.”
- “The graphics are obviously dated, but at least the physics are more realistic than the newer MX titles.”
- “I know it's a game from 2014, but the graphics and menus look really outdated.”
- “Quality of graphics are so bad for a 2014 game... I've seen tablet games with better graphics.”
gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
52%
8%
The gameplay in MXGP is a mix of rewarding progression and challenging mechanics, capturing the essence of off-road racing with a comprehensive career mode. While many players appreciate the depth and satisfaction of mastering the bike controls, some criticize the inconsistency of certain mechanics and technical issues that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers enjoyable gameplay, though it may become repetitive for some and is marred by bugs and graphical shortcomings.
- “The gameplay in MXGP is both challenging and rewarding.”
- “With its authentic representation of the sport, challenging gameplay, and comprehensive career mode, the game successfully captures the thrill of off-road racing.”
- “The gameplay is really great and I like the idea of being in different teams and having different sponsors.”
- “The falling mechanic is very inconsistent; sometimes you stay up very easily, and sometimes you'll fly off your bike for no reason.”
- “The game looks great but after half an hour you get bored as the gameplay is shallow.”
- “Overall gameplay and replay value seems really low; I've experienced all these issues within ~1 hour of playtime, and the couple of minutes of 'working' game time I got to play got really boring really quickly.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes affecting both single-player and online modes. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable, the persistent technical issues significantly detract from the overall experience, leading many to recommend against investing time or money into it until improvements are made.
- “The game is good, the tracks are well-designed and not buggy, which enhances the overall experience.”
- “Sadly, because of the annoying glitches and issues, I dropped this game.”
- “Overall, I've had fun, but I feel like the glitches make spending any real time or money with this game kind of a waste.”
- “This game is a buggy mess and no patches have ever fixed any problems.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The game's story aspect is largely viewed as minimal or non-existent, with many users noting that it lacks a compelling narrative. Some players appreciate the casual gameplay experience, while a few mention a behind-the-scenes feel that adds a slight depth to the overall experience. Overall, the story is not a significant focus for most players.
- “Easy offline game to play for fun or online story mode.”
- “I also love how it includes a behind-the-scenes feel to the game story overall.”
- “Epic story.”
- “this game has no story”
- “like playing Temple Run for the story”
- “story?”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
56%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, especially when engaging in extended play sessions or repetitive races. While some enjoy the game in shorter bursts and appreciate the engaging career mode, the frequent need to restart after races can detract from the overall experience.
- “Even doing just the two races mode can feel a little tedious as well, so I wound up playing it in short bursts of 2-4 races at a time.”
- “Having to keep quitting the game and then restarting after nearly every race becomes very tedious very quickly.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
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The game's optimization is generally positive, with smooth performance on low-spec PCs and well-balanced settings that allow for fine-tuning. However, some users noted issues with graphical performance, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game maintains enjoyable gameplay even amidst other racers' lag.
- “This game runs smoothly on low-spec PCs.”
- “Balanced in a way that even someone with a limited grasp of how an engine works can still fine-tune the bike to their desired performance.”
- “The game did run smoothly even with the other racers' lag, and with the collision option set to off, it really didn't affect my enjoyment.”
- “There are a few issues with this game, most of which relate to its performance.”
- “However, it's ultimately let down by graphical performance.”
- “Take hints from other racing games... I really like how in career mode on F1 2012 you can complete challenges to 'collect data for research' and if you can complete the challenges correctly, you can gain a performance improvement that stays for the rest of the career.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is generally praised as awesome, enhancing the overall experience. However, players note the absence of background music during races and express a desire for the option to play music while racing. The music style varies, with some appreciating the metal tracks that accompany arcade-style gameplay and stunts.
- “The soundtrack is awesome; the overall game is good.”
- “Nice simulation with few gimmicks, featuring arcade-style gameplay with metal music and stunts for boosts.”
- “It would be nice to have the option to play music during races.”
- “There is no background music in races.”
- “Also, there is no option to play music during races; it would be nice to have.”
- “Nice sim, but it has few gimmicks like arcade style with metal music and stunts for boosts.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable due to its competitive online multiplayer features and engaging single-player content, including customization options. Despite a smaller online community, the variety of gameplay experiences ensures that players can enjoy the game repeatedly.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “The competitive aspect adds an extra layer of excitement, and the ability to race against real players enhances the replay value of the game.”
- “While the online multiplayer community may be smaller, the single-player experience and customization options provide ample content and replayability.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its comedic moments, such as the joy of crashing into friends and the amusing ragdoll physics during falls. Players find that, despite initial control challenges, the laughter and fun increase significantly after getting accustomed to the gameplay.
- “And don't get me started on the personal satisfaction of riding over my buddy, laughing my head off and suddenly taking a dirt-dive myself.”
- “+ I kind of like the ragdoll body when you crash, it's funny.”
- “Controls felt strange compared to reflex, but once you've given them 30 minutes, you're laughing.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere has been widely criticized, with users noting a lack of excitement and engagement, resulting in an overall absence of a compelling ambiance.
- “No atmosphere in the game.”
- “There just isn't much of an exciting atmosphere to the game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the game's ability to evoke emotions and connect with the Fast and Furious film series, highlighting its strong concept. However, they note that improvements in physics and body control could enhance the overall experience.
- “Coming from a seasoned American MX guy, the game is great at touching the film series.”