Tour de France 2021
- June 2, 2021
- Cyanide Studio
Tour de France 21 isn’t a particularly fun game to play for a neutral, but will appeal to a core fanbase, whilst giving all of us something of an appreciation of what a tough sport this is.
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Get on Xbox Games StoreWin the yellow jersey with the official game of the Tour de France 2021. All 21 stages and the biggest Classics are included. Experience a new objective system, a redesigned My Tour mode and other new features!
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Reviews
- Gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master, making it addictive for cycling fans.
- Offers a full Tour de France experience with plenty of strategic elements and good stage lengths.
- Improvements in AI and the ability to alter rider stats enhance the overall experience.
- The game suffers from outdated graphics, poor sound quality, and a lack of variety in rider appearances.
- Many gameplay mechanics, such as breakaway dynamics and the new recovery system, are flawed and can lead to frustrating experiences.
- The game is repetitive and feels like a rehash of previous versions with minimal new content.
- graphics10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for being outdated and not significantly improved over the past few years, with many users expressing a desire for a more visually appealing and PC-friendly experience. While the game remains enjoyable, the lack of graphical advancement detracts from its overall appeal.
“I wish they would make a game with prettier graphics and just more PC friendly rather than a PC port on console game, but overall it's a fun game to play and spend a few hours.”
“Not just the outdated graphics, but the subpar sound, commentary, and soundtrack all let me down.”
“However, it's nothing special, nor are the graphics any better than 4 years ago, honestly.”
“I wish they would make a game with prettier graphics and just more PC-friendly rather than a PC port on a console game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as easy to learn yet challenging to master, suggesting a well-designed entry point for new players while maintaining depth for experienced ones. However, there are concerns about the overall feel of the gameplay, indicating room for improvement.
“Could the gameplay feel better?”
“Gameplay is easy to learn, but hard to master.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being subpar, with many users expressing disappointment in the soundtrack, sound effects, and commentary, which detract from the overall experience.
“Not just the outdated graphics, but the subpar sound, commentary, and soundtrack all let me down.”
