Experience the excitement of the 2019 season for the first time in the series! Race in official MX teams, share your gaming experience with the community thanks to the Track Editor and the Waypoint mode and practice in the Playground to learn to ride like a real pro!
The game allows you to experience the excitement of the 2019 Motocross World Championship season. You can compete in the season's official races across various tracks around the world, with dynamic weather conditions that can change race-to-race. All the official riders, bikes, and teams from the MXGP and MX2 championships are present.
Reviewers praise the game's improved physics model, with the bikes feeling more natural and responsive to control compared to previous entries. The bikes have a good sense of weight and momentum, requiring careful throttle and steering control to maintain traction and momentum through corners and jumps. The game offers various physics settings, allowing you to adjust the level of realism and challenge to your preference. On the more advanced settings, the bikes have a more demanding and reactive feel, requiring greater skill to master the handling. The terrain deformation and ruts that form during races also play a significant role in how the bikes handle, adding an extra layer of challenge.
The game provides extensive customization options for both your rider and bike. You can customize your rider's appearance with over 10,000 different items, including gear, helmets, and number plates. The bikes can also be extensively tuned and upgraded, with various components like the engine, suspension, and tires available to modify. The game's career mode, "Season", allows you to progress your rider and bike through the MX2 and MXGP championships. As you earn experience and complete races, you can unlock better teams, sponsors, and upgrades to improve your performance. However, some reviewers note that the upgrade costs can feel a bit excessive, requiring a significant time investment to acquire the best parts and gear.
One of the game's standout features is its robust track editor, which allows you to create and share custom tracks with the community. Reviewers praise the depth of the track editor, which offers a variety of environments and terrain types to build unique motocross circuits. Beyond the official tracks, you can also compete on community-created tracks, further expanding the gameplay possibilities. The "Waypoint" mode also lets you design your own custom race routes, adding an extra layer of creativity and challenge.
The game's multiplayer mode allows up to 12 players to race against each other online, with various options to customize the rules and settings. However, some reviewers note that the online player base can be relatively small, making it difficult to find active lobbies at times. The AI opponents are generally praised as being more competitive and intelligent than in previous entries, providing a challenging experience even on the higher difficulty settings. The AI's ability to battle for position and maintain realistic lines through the tracks is considered a significant improvement.