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MXGP2 - The Official Motocross Videogame

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

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Quick resume

MXGP2 - The Official Motocross Videogame is the evolution of the previous Milestone’s Motocross game MXGP. The game is based on the 2015 FIM Motocross World Championship license.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Racing, Simulator, Sport, Adventure

Pros

  • Realistic physics and challenging gameplay
  • Extensive rider and bike customization
  • Official licensed riders, bikes, and tracks
  • Varied game modes including career and real events
  • Improved graphics and replay system

Cons

  • Poor and repetitive engine sounds
  • Ai behavior is predictable and sometimes unfair
  • Multiplayer has low player base and connectivity issues
  • Some physics quirks and frustrating crash mechanics
  • Lack of two-stroke bikes and limited track roughness

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have control over bike tuning, riding style, and customization, with manual clutch and physics settings allowing personal playstyle."

  • Competence
    4

    "Game offers a challenging learning curve with realistic physics and AI difficulty, rewarding skillful riding and tuning."

  • Competition
    2

    "Includes AI opponents and multiplayer modes, but AI behavior is predictable and multiplayer has low population."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Career mode, customization, and replay features encourage extended play sessions and habitual engagement."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Focus is primarily on individual racing; multiplayer exists but is limited and lacks cooperative gameplay elements."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Extensive customization of rider and bike, including visual and performance upgrades, supports creative expression."

  • Domination
    -2

    "Interactions with AI are competitive but lack aggressive dominance; multiplayer is limited and not focused on power assertion."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Realistic motocross simulation provides immersive escape from real life through sport and racing."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and passion for motocross, not due to obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with bike tuning, physics settings, and riding techniques to improve performance."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Multiple real-world tracks and modes offer some discovery, though environments are mostly fixed and familiar."

  • Expression
    4

    "Detailed rider and bike customization allows personal expression and identity in-game."

  • Fantasy
    -3

    "Focus on realistic motocross racing and licensed content rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."

  • Fellowship
    -3

    "Limited multiplayer and social features; primarily a solo racing experience with minimal community interaction."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills through practice, tuning, and mastering challenging physics and AI opponents."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of racing games; no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during races; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Minimal social interaction or emotional connection; multiplayer is sparse and lacks deep social features."

  • Leadership
    -3

    "No significant leadership roles; gameplay centers on individual racing without team management beyond career mode."

  • Progression
    4

    "Career mode progression with bike upgrades, sponsorships, and unlocking customization options."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Game balances challenge and flow but can be frustrating due to AI and physics quirks; some players find it rewarding."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Visuals, physics feedback, and replay features provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

  • Status
    1

    "Some recognition through career achievements and leaderboards, but limited social status impact."

  • Story
    1

    "Career mode offers some narrative progression and real events, but overall minimal story immersion."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires planning of racing lines, bike setup, and race tactics to succeed."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Racing and risk of crashes provide suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    3

    "Good content and customization for price, especially on sale; some complaints about sound and AI."

  • Violence
    -4

    "Focus on racing and skillful riding rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    2

    "Avoiding crashes and maintaining position under pressure is important but not extreme survival challenge."

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