Jump onto your bike and let the adrenaline rise with this new gaming experience.
*NOTE: The SGO MXGP 2020 review was possible with a PC key provided by the developer.The official videogame of the Motocross Championship is back! There’s just not enough there to keep casual players hooked.
If you’re a die-hard fan of the MXGP series or motocross in general, this a game you’re going to enjoy. The track editor is a blast, career mode can be fun in bursts, and online races are great with dedicated servers. The game offers plenty of accessibility options to get new players introduced while still being difficult enough for the best of the best. The game feels like a lot of their past installments, but it’s still fun in its own right. Overall, Milestone fails to disappoint with MXGP 2020. All in all, presentation is where this game and series needs the most work moving forward into the PS5 and Xbox Series X era of gaming. It’s not the most enjoyable thing to witness. That said, things can look a bit blurry at times like there’s a motion blur that you just can’t turn off. The riders do look good, and it’s nice to see how the clothing moves while racing.
The tracks remain the best looking part of the game with each location having impeccable detail down to the individual clumps of dirt and mud. If you’re playing on PC, you can adjust the settings a bit to get a better looking experience, but the real test will be how it looks on PlayStation 5 when it launches in early 2021. With the end of a generation, the series looks as good as it possibly can. Visually, the game looks good but not great. There’s even a race director mode that allows players to create almost any type of event they want. Online races are there for your enjoyment, and feature dedicated servers which were quite reliable during any play session. It’s easy to get used to, and an area you can get lost in creating the track of your dreams. To offer more flexibility and options for creators, Milestone added new terrain types as well as a heightmaps ability that allows you to create a track through hills and mountains. The track editor also returns, and is once again the gem of the game. But, personally, it’s not much to really stick with. It’s a nice place to drop in and just cruise around while you get the hang of the controls and the bikes. Playground mode returns with it’s open-world concept. It’s not bad, but I just wish there was a bit more to do off the track throughout. It’s a straight forward mode that allows you do change your contract terms, adjust your bikes, and change the length of races.
You can either join an official motocross team or create your own while you race through the 2020 MXGP season. You can do quick races, race online, take part in the career, and more.Ĭareer mode is what you find yourself starting in right away as you create your rider with the sole goal of becoming world champion. Game Modesįor playing options, MXGP 2020 offers a number of modes for you to enjoy. It’s not all the time that it happens, but when it does, it ruins the sense of immersion. Sometimes you’ll find yourself going right through objects on the course or bounce right off an opposing rider. Track and rider interaction is a bit too inconsistent for a game in 2020. There is a slight gripe with the on-track performance, however. What was once a great line early on could become a detriment near the end. As a race plays out, the lines being taken by all participants can change the shape of the track. One of the best parts of the gameplay is how the track changes throughout the duration of a race. Each bike will feel different depending on the circumstances, making practice key to your success. The more difficult the track and more inclement the weather, the more you’ll need to learn the bike you’re riding.