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The Crew™ 2

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

Take on the American motorsports scene as you explore and dominate the land, air, and sea across the entire USA. With a wide variety of cars, bikes, boats, and planes, compete in a wide range of driving disciplines.

Global score

78/100

Genres

Action, Massively Multiplayer, Racing

Pros

  • Massive open world with diverse environments
  • Variety of vehicles including cars, boats, planes, motorcycles
  • Seamless vehicle switching mechanic
  • Extensive customization and creative options
  • Active multiplayer and community events

Cons

  • Grind-heavy progression system
  • Arcade-style physics may disappoint sim fans
  • Minimal story or narrative depth
  • Some repetitive race events
  • Always-online requirement limits offline play

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore a massive open world, switch vehicles on the fly, and choose various racing disciplines and events."

  • Competence
    2

    "The game offers skill challenges and progression through vehicle upgrades, but many reviews mention easy AI and some grind reducing challenge."

  • Competition
    3

    "Includes multiplayer races, leaderboards, and weekly summit events encouraging competition with others."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report long play sessions, habitual play, and ongoing engagement with weekly events and progression."

  • Cooperation
    3

    "Supports co-op multiplayer and crew play, with players enjoying teaming up for races and events."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Extensive vehicle customization, livery editors, and community race creation tools enable creative expression."

  • Domination
    -2

    "Community described as mostly friendly; no strong evidence of dominance or toxic behavior dominating the experience."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game for relaxation, stress relief, and immersive exploration of a large open world."

  • Expectation
    -3

    "Most players engage voluntarily for fun and exploration rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encourages trying different vehicle types and racing disciplines, with seamless vehicle switching fostering experimentation."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Large open world map with diverse environments encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities."

  • Expression
    4

    "Robust customization options for vehicles and liveries allow personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Arcade-style physics and over-the-top stunts provide a fictional, fun experience rather than realistic simulation."

  • Fellowship
    3

    "Community interaction through multiplayer, crews, and shared events fosters a sense of belonging."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills in various racing disciplines and vehicle tuning, though grind can limit perceived growth."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active engagement; players focus on races and exploration rather than background play."

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Social interactions are mostly surface-level multiplayer; no evidence of deep emotional connections."

  • Leadership
    1

    "Some players lead crews or organize events, but no strong emphasis on leadership roles."

  • Progression
    4

    "Strong progression system with vehicle upgrades, unlocking new vehicles, and gaining followers."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Many players use the game for chill driving and relaxing exploration."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visuals, soundtracks, and fast-paced racing provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

  • Status
    2

    "Online leaderboards and follower counts provide recognition and social status."

  • Story
    -4

    "Minimal narrative; gameplay focuses on open-world sandbox and racing events without strong story immersion."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Some strategic elements in vehicle tuning and event selection, but mostly straightforward arcade racing."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Arcade racing and stunts provide excitement and adrenaline, though AI difficulty is often low."

  • Value
    3

    "Good value especially on sale; extensive content and replayability justify investment."

  • Violence
    -3

    "Focus on racing and exploration; minimal destructive or violent gameplay elements."

  • Survival
    -4

    "Low risk gameplay with no survival or failure avoidance mechanics."

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