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MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 • 2014

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Quick resume

The only official MXGP videogame: all the riders and bikes from MX1 and MX2! Race on 1:1 scale official championship tracks. Career mode takes you from Debut Season to MX1. The game physics and dual stick control allow for separate control of bike and rider: unprecedented realism, in your hands.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Racing, Simulator, Sport

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    Pros

    • Realistic and engaging motocross physics and handling
    • Official riders, teams, and tracks with career progression
    • Good bike customization and tuning options
    • Multiple game modes including multiplayer
    • Accessible controls with depth for mastery

    Cons

    • Multiplayer servers often unstable or empty
    • Limited rider and bike customization options
    • Sound design and engine audio criticized
    • Lack of free ride or extensive exploration modes
    • Some bugs and graphical issues reported

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have significant control over bike and rider movements, tuning, and customization, allowing personal freedom in gameplay."

      Capsule for MX vs ATV All Out MX vs ATV All Out

      "Players have significant control over bike handling, rider lean, gear shifting, and bike setup, allowing personal freedom in racing style and strategy."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game offers a challenging physics model requiring skillful braking, cornering, and throttle control; players report improvement with practice and tuning."

      Capsule for RIDE 5 RIDE 5

      "The game challenges players with realistic physics, AI opponents, and requires skillful cornering, braking, and throttle control to succeed."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Includes multiplayer modes, ranked races, and AI opponents with varying difficulty, encouraging comparison and competition with others."

      Capsule for Ride 2 Ride 2

      "Includes career mode with rankings, multiplayer races, and AI competition, encouraging comparison and skill testing against others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Long races and career mode encourage extended play sessions; some players report high replay value and hours of engagement."

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      "Players report long play sessions, career progression, and repeated races, indicating sustained engagement and habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Focus is primarily on individual racing performance; multiplayer is competitive rather than cooperative with limited teamwork."

      Capsule for MotoGP™20 MotoGP™20

      "Focus is primarily on individual racing performance; multiplayer exists but is competitive rather than cooperative."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Track editor and bike customization offer creative outlets, though customization options are somewhat limited."

      Capsule for MXGP 2021 - The Official Motocross Videogame MXGP 2021 - The Official Motocross Videogame

      "Some customization of bike settings and rider appearance is available, but limited; no track editor or extensive creative tools."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "Interactions are mostly balanced and focused on racing skill rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

      Capsule for Zenith Trace Zenith Trace

      "Interactions emphasize fair competition and shared racing experience rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to immerse in realistic racing, escaping real life through engaging simulation and challenges."

      Capsule for MotoGP™19 MotoGP™19

      "Players use the game to immerse themselves in realistic motocross racing, escaping real life through engaging simulation."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

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

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

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

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      "Players experiment with bike setups, riding techniques, and track strategies to improve performance and mastery."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

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

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      "Game features multiple real-world tracks to discover and master, though no open-world or free-roam exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      1

      "Customization of bikes and riders exists but is limited; no advanced livery or team creation."

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      "Limited rider and bike customization allows some personal expression but is constrained by official teams and gear."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Game aims for realistic motocross simulation with real riders and tracks, minimal fantasy or imaginative elements."

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      "The game emphasizes realistic motocross simulation with official riders, tracks, and physics rather than fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      1

      "Some social interaction through multiplayer and community, but mostly individual play."

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      "Some social interaction through multiplayer and community, but mostly individual-focused gameplay."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Career mode and skill-based gameplay promote learning and personal development in racing skills and bike tuning."

      Capsule for MotoGP™18 MotoGP™18

      "Career mode and skill-based gameplay promote learning, improvement, and personal development in motocross racing."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

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

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not designed for passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Social interactions are limited to competitive multiplayer with minimal emotional sharing or close relationships."

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      "Social interactions are limited to competitive multiplayer with minimal emotional or close relationship building."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -2

      "No evidence of leadership roles; players participate as equals in races without formal authority or management."

      Capsule for Jetborne Racing Jetborne Racing

      "Players mostly follow race rules and compete individually; no significant leadership or management roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Career mode progression, unlocking bikes, upgrades, and events provide a strong sense of advancement."

      Capsule for Ride 2 Ride 2

      "Career mode progression, unlocking fans, teams, and bike upgrades provide a clear sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find flow and fun in gameplay, but others experience frustration and tension due to AI and physics."

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      "While some find the game fun and engaging, the realistic physics and AI create moderate challenge and tension."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visuals, sound effects, and physics provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Visuals, sounds, and physics provide sensory stimulation and excitement, though some sound aspects are criticized."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Players gain recognition in-game through titles and popularity, though social status is limited to game context."

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      "Career mode includes fan base and media attention, giving players some recognition and social status within the game."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -2

      "Minimal narrative; career mode includes emails and interviews but no deep story immersion."

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      "Minimal narrative; career mode simulates progression but lacks deep story or character interaction."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players must plan bike setups, race lines, and manage upgrades strategically."

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      "Players must plan bike setups, race lines, and manage throttle/braking to optimize performance."

    • Thrill

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      3

      "Racing dynamics, AI unpredictability, and competitive modes create suspense and excitement."

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      "Racing dynamics, risk of crashes, and competitive AI create moments of suspense and excitement."

    • Value

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      3

      "Players report good value especially when purchased on sale, with many hours of content."

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    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -4

      "Focus on racing and bike control; crashes occur but are not glorified or central to gameplay."

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      "Focus is on racing and skillful riding; collisions exist but are not glorified or central to gameplay."

    • Survival

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      2

      "Players must avoid crashes and maintain control to finish races successfully."

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      "Players must avoid crashes and maintain control to finish races, but no survival mechanics or resource management."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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