Tour de France 2020

It’s a solid distillation of pro cycling, but not engaging enough to justify playing so many stage races in succession.

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Tour de France 2020 is an annual sports simulation game that invites players to compete in the world-famous cycling race. This year's edition offers a more realistic experience than ever before, with improved graphics, physics, and AI. Players can choose from a variety of modes, including a full Tour de France, local multiplayer, and a Pro Team mode, where they can manage and train their own team of cyclists.

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive arcade feel with pleasing graphics.
It features good simulation and strategy elements, allowing players to control riders and manage teams effectively.
The scenery and landscapes are beautifully recreated, enhancing the overall cycling experience.

The physics and bike handling are criticized for being unrealistic, with no crashes occurring during races.
The AI behavior is often seen as predictable and lacking depth, making the gameplay feel repetitive.
There are significant issues with the tutorial and controls, leading to frustration for new players.

graphics
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their pleasing arcade aesthetic and impressive settings options, allowing players to customize resolution. However, some users noted issues with glitchy animations and a sparse graphical presentation at times. Overall, the visuals receive mixed feedback, balancing strong appeal with technical shortcomings.
- “I love the arcade feel of this game overall, and the graphics are always really pleasing.”
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “Awesome! So many graphic settings; it really is great that I can choose between changing resolution and more!”
- “With that being said, yes the game has some glitchy animations and moments and the graphics are definitely on the sparse side.”
gameplay
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features well-developed race tactics, though players find it challenging to break away from the peloton. While TDF excels in race day conditions, PCM is preferred for its depth in managing events between races. Overall, the gameplay is fun but has some frustrating elements that may deter players from fully enjoying the experience.
- “The gameplay is fun, though I will say that it's weirdly hard to break away from the peloton.”
- “TDF does have an advantage in gameplay, as well as how it handles race day conditions, but PCM is simply better when it comes to everything that happens between races.”
- “Good gameplay and race tactics are pretty developed and realistic.”
- “TDF does have an advantage in gameplay, as well as how it handles race day conditions (seriously, what were they thinking with PCM 20?), but PCM is simply better when it comes to everything that happens between races.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with the game frequently freezing at the language selection screen and subsequently crashing after approximately 30 seconds.
- “The game freezes at language selection and after about 30 seconds, it crashes.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, making it enjoyable enough for players to return to after their initial playthrough.
- “Good game, decent replayability.”