The Crew 2

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 23,178 reviews
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  • story
  • gameplay
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The Crew 2 is an ambitious game, yet an inconsistent one. It has many flaws that can't be ignored, but at the end of the day, it still manages to provide an undeniably enjoyable experience.
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"The Crew 2" is an open-world action driving game set in the USA, allowing players to compete in various motorsports disciplines with hundreds of vehicles. The Gold Edition includes the Season Pass and Digital Special Pack, while the Special Edition includes the Digital Special Pack with Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Interception Unit and Porsche 911 Speedster. With a community of 30 million players, the game regularly adds new content and features for an unforgettable ride.

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  • Windows
  • Xbox One
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Reviews

77%
Audience ScoreBased on 23,178 reviews
graphics840 positive mentions
story193 negative mentions
  • graphics1,828 mentions

    The graphics in *The Crew 2* receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detailed vehicle models and impressive weather effects, while others criticize the overall visual quality, particularly in urban environments where textures can appear flat and outdated. Many reviewers note that while the game can look stunning in certain conditions, it often falls short compared to competitors like *Forza Horizon 4*, leading to a perception of mediocrity in graphical fidelity. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but lacking the polish expected from a 2018 release, with a significant number of players expressing disappointment in the game's visual performance.

    • “The graphics in *The Crew 2* are visually stunning, with detailed vehicle models and beautifully rendered environments.”
    • “The game's graphics are impressive, with detailed vehicle models and environments that look and feel realistic.”
    • “The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is very fun with balanced progression.”
    • “The graphics in particular are very hit or miss - in some areas, mostly in wet and well-lit conditions they look incredible, but in others, e.g. metropolitan areas with tall skyscrapers that block direct lighting, the surfaces and their textures both often look very 'flat' and as if they're made out of play-doh.”
    • “Terrible introduction into the game, cringe fest of dialogues, ugly characters, weird controls, terrible graphics, it looks like a mobile game, there is no soul, no style, nothing, it's bland and ugly.”
    • “The graphics are downright horrible, when a character talks it's like their mouth is closed and the outside is being pulled around.”
  • story1,159 mentions

    The story in "The Crew 2" is widely criticized for being minimal and unengaging, with many players noting that it lacks the depth and coherence of its predecessor, "The Crew." While some appreciate the freedom to explore and race without a strong narrative, others find the focus on gaining social media followers and generic racing events to be uninspired and lacking in substance. Overall, the game's narrative is often described as an afterthought, with many reviewers expressing disappointment over the absence of a compelling storyline.

    • “The game is thrilling with a great storyline, would recommend for those who love to race and mod.”
    • “For anyone that got to enjoy the first Crew game, it was story-rich and had you wanting to progress further into the franchise, while enjoying the open world events.”
    • “The extensive campaign mode, side missions, skill challenges, and multiplayer events ensure that there's always something to do and new goals to achieve.”
    • “The story is basically nonexistent, which is typical for games like this.”
    • “The storyline is weak and secondary to the gameplay, which may disappoint those looking for a more story-driven experience.”
    • “The crew 2's storyline also kind of downgrades from the original the crew.”
  • gameplay1,095 mentions

    The gameplay of "The Crew 2" is characterized by a mix of arcade-style racing and exploration across a vast open world, featuring a diverse range of vehicles including cars, boats, and planes. While many players appreciate the variety and seamless vehicle switching mechanics, criticisms often focus on the simplistic driving mechanics, lack of depth, and repetitive gameplay, which can lead to a sense of boredom over time. Overall, the game offers an enjoyable experience for casual players, but those seeking more realistic driving physics and challenging AI may find it lacking.

    • “The gameplay is a solid mix between Forza Horizon and Need for Speed, but would always prefer these two over the Crew game.”
    • “The gameplay offers many hours of the same thing, but the sheer size of the map is enough for hours of gameplay.”
    • “The crew 2 delivers an adrenaline-pumping racing experience with its vast open-world, diverse racing disciplines, and seamless vehicle switching mechanics.”
    • “This game is simply too simple and doesn't offer any challenge, and everything is wrapped up with poor gameplay, lack of vehicle physics, empty grimy world, trivial races, stupid AI.”
    • “The driving mechanics are so bizarre and unrealistic that it makes me wonder if even one single person who developed this game actually owns a car.”
    • “The gameplay itself is passable, even though the open world is rather bland and the physics are weird (I swear off-road feels just like Minecraft's boats on ice).”
  • grinding503 mentions

    The "grinding" aspect of The Crew 2 has received mixed feedback from players, with many noting that while the game offers a fun and expansive experience, it often requires excessive grinding to unlock vehicles and upgrades. Players frequently mention the grind as tedious and time-consuming, with some suggesting it feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game. However, others appreciate the grind as a means to engage with the game's content, especially when playing with friends, indicating that the experience can be rewarding despite its repetitive nature.

    • “It's a casual game that's not very grindy but enough to feel rewarding.”
    • “Grind is fun and not very tedious.”
    • “Great game, although a few races built specifically for grinding credits would be nice; the ny hc race is good, but frankly gets boring on your 100th run.”
    • “Spent 20 minutes grinding a community race just to get disconnected from the servers and have all my prizes vaporized from existence; do not recommend.”
    • “There's a lot of content to do and things to unlock, yes, but with the loot box mechanics, the game really just feels predatory; intentionally grindy to take up a lot of your time without it being really fun.”
    • “The grind even with over 500 icon points put into money is just annoying and dumb; hours in you'll struggle just to get a few decent cars and the same races are used for grinding that have no variation.”
  • optimization307 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, crashes, and a frustrating 60 fps cap that hampers smooth gameplay. While some users noted that it runs adequately on mid-range systems, others experienced severe drops in frame rates and poor performance even on high-end PCs, leading to an overall perception of the game being poorly optimized. Despite its fun gameplay and extensive vehicle customization options, the optimization problems detract from the overall experience for many players.

    • “The game runs smoothly on various hardware configurations, ensuring that players can enjoy the visual fidelity without significant performance issues.”
    • “Game is really well optimized and looks good!”
    • “Well optimized and pretty graphics.”
    • “Poorly optimized console port; it runs worse at medium compared to how Forza Horizon 4 runs at max settings, and if you max out both, FH4 also looks better!”
    • “The game is poorly optimized for PC, and you can't even control the plane with mouse or keyboard in the beginning tutorial.”
    • “This game has serious optimization problems.”
  • music304 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players describing it as repetitive, generic, and lacking in variety. While some appreciate the inclusion of certain tracks, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack fails to enhance the gameplay experience, often leading players to prefer listening to their own music instead. A few users noted that the sound design for vehicles is good, but this does not compensate for the disappointing music selection.

    • “The soundtrack features a diverse mix of genres, enhancing the adrenaline-fueled atmosphere of the races.”
    • “The realistic engine sounds, screeching tires, and diverse soundtrack enhance the overall immersive experience.”
    • “The music is surprisingly good.”
    • “The original soundtrack is alright, but the car radio is just godawful.”
    • “It seems like they didn't continue paying the music licenses, so what we ended up with is the worst 3am night drive playlist to grace this planet.”
    • “The soundtrack is trash and is short on tracks.”
  • stability181 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of severe bugs, frequent crashes, and graphical glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as freezing during races, problems with controller compatibility, and persistent troubleshooting requirements, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. While some users find enjoyment in the game despite these issues, the overall consensus is that it requires substantial improvements to its stability and performance.

    • “It's been a bug-free experience for me with a 3070 and an i5.”
    • “The game runs great, tons of events, normal grind, doesn't need a supercomputer to run this game on max settings and has the largest map ever in any racing game.”
    • “Game is not too buggy and you can do some races even with friends together.”
    • “Game is very poorly made, lots of glitches, controls are not working properly, and you can't even close the game.”
    • “Game freezes and becomes unplayable during races.”
    • “The game freezes all the time, which makes progression painfully slow.”
  • monetization114 mentions

    The monetization model in this game has been widely criticized for its heavy reliance on microtransactions, which many players view as predatory and a cash grab, especially given the game's initial purchase price. Users report that progression is excessively grindy without spending additional money, and essential content is often locked behind paywalls, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some players acknowledge that certain items can be earned through gameplay, the overwhelming presence of in-game purchases and the push for premium currency have left a negative impression on the community.

    • “The game's economy is poorly balanced, often pushing players towards microtransactions to get the vehicles they want.”
    • “Despite in-game purchases being a thing, the progression and currency system is fair and I haven't yet felt the need to spend real dollars (nor do I foresee ever doing).”
    • “There are microtransactions, but most of the stuff can be earned in-game.”
    • “The worst part is, this game pushes microtransactions like they’re doing you a favor.”
    • “But the worst thing about this game, as always, is the monetization—predatory and at the expense of the game’s enjoyability.”
    • “Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this game because more than a game it feels like a cash grab.”
  • humor101 mentions

    The humor in "The Crew 2" is often described as both entertaining and absurd, with players finding joy in the game's quirky physics, unexpected glitches, and amusing interactions, especially when playing with friends. While many reviews highlight the game's comedic elements, they also point out that the humor can stem from its unpolished mechanics and frustrating design choices, leading to a mix of laughter and irritation. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted experience that can provide plenty of laughs, despite its shortcomings.

    • “Overall, 'The Crew 2' was a wild and wacky experience that had me laughing and cursing in equal parts.”
    • “It's also funny they didn't include any differential weather, so yes it snows in Miami!”
    • “The way the cars handle like they're skidding on black ice all the time is hilarious.”
    • “The driving experience is marginal, graphics are way too basic, and it's not funny.”
    • “Please add quality of life improvements; this game needs it so badly that it's not funny.”
    • “Here, the characters are bland as hell, the jokes are not funny, and in the end, you just want to start the damn race.”
  • replayability59 mentions

    The game's replayability is highly praised, with many players highlighting its extensive variety of events, vehicle customization options, and ongoing challenges that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Multiplayer features further enhance replay value, allowing for co-op and competitive play, while regular updates contribute to sustained interest. However, some users note limitations in replayability after completing the main campaign or express frustration with certain gameplay mechanics, indicating a mixed overall perception.

    • “The game’s high replayability is ensured by the variety of events, vehicle customization, and ongoing challenges.”
    • “With numerous events, races, and challenges, the game offers high replayability, keeping players engaged for extended periods.”
    • “The game offers excellent replay value, and the constant stream of updates and additional content keeps the experience fresh and exciting.”
    • “A game with 0 replayability because your save file is tied to your account with no options of resetting the progress.”
    • “The game has little replayability once you finish the king of the streets 'campaign'.”
    • “The game has zero replayability and flying and powerboat racing is clunky.”
  • atmosphere30 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the dynamic weather, day-night cycles, and diverse soundtrack that enhance the racing experience. However, many players criticize the graphics and art style as lacking depth and feeling unfinished, leading to a sterile or gloomy ambiance. Overall, while some find the atmosphere engaging and immersive, others feel it falls short compared to previous titles in the series.

    • “The stunning graphics, dynamic weather changes, and beautiful day-night cycles create a lifelike atmosphere.”
    • “The in-game radio stations add to the atmosphere, with a variety of genres to suit the tone of your trip.”
    • “Very fun game with a beautiful atmosphere!”
    • “The art style and graphics felt so unfinished and soulless; the lighting is sometimes beautiful, but most of the time it looks terrible, especially at night and dawn. The Crew 2 has a festival theme while the original has a gritty atmosphere, but that being said, The Crew 2 felt so depressing because of the art style. Even The Crew 1: Wild Run was better. Oh, and the textures are just awful.”
    • “Game atmosphere feels sterile, like it's aimed at dudebros by people who never met one.”
    • “The Crew 2 sucks; I tried to play it a few times, and it lacks all the atmosphere the original had, plus the graphics are downgraded.”
  • emotional18 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits mixed feelings among players; while some find moments of attachment and enjoyment, particularly through nostalgic experiences and engaging music, others express frustration with the gameplay mechanics and storyline. Many players appreciate the sense of empowerment and connection to their vehicles, but the overall sentiment is marred by dissatisfaction with the game's execution, leading to a polarized emotional response.

    • “At times, you find yourself emotionally attached, stuck in a moment with your favorite car and heart-touching music, feeling as if you're truly there.”
    • “This game is very special to me because this is the first game I bought after joining Steam and I also played it during many bad times, and it made me feel good.”
    • “9/10 wholesome, highly recommend!”
    • “The emotional aspect of the game feels completely overshadowed by a lackluster storyline that fails to engage players.”
    • “Despite the enjoyable multiplayer experience, the emotional depth is severely lacking due to the uninspired narrative.”
    • “The racing mechanics are fun, but the emotional connection is nonexistent, making it hard to care about the story.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is largely criticized, with reviewers noting a lack of depth and engagement in character design. While some players appreciate the creative aspects of character customization, the overall consensus is that the game fails to deliver meaningful character growth or variety.

    • “Really bad gameplay, no character development. I can understand they wanted a big open world environment, but I don't know how the foliage can be the same in NJ and in CA. Really bad driving mechanics and vehicle specifications and sound!”
    • “Tc2 isn't that heavy on the character design, so just keep that in mind when you choose your default character.”
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Critic Reviews

62% average critic score

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Play time

23hMedian play time
121hAverage play time
20hMain story
82hCompletionist
6-100hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 95 analyzed playthroughs

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