MXGP 2021 Review - Gameplay Improvements Move the Needle

[ChaseB]

The MXGP series from Milestone has been a favorite of mine since its inception back in...

Written By: Robert Kollars

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[mdiggitydawg]

I haven't jumped into MXGP for a number of years, sounds like a great pick up, the only question I have...you talk about how well it plays on the PS5, but since many of us are yet able to get our hands on a new system...how far is the drop off to the PS4?

[JMD]

Great review. I noticed the weight to the bikes immediately also. They feel great this year. I've also noticed a difference in handling between the different manufactures. In my first 250 season I went the team route this time and mid season I had the option to change teams. I went from Honda To KTM and there was a noticeable difference in the handling. The KTM had more power coming out of the turns and I often found my front end in the air. I had to use some throttle control to keep from going over backward.

I also quickly found out you need to go easy on the right stick and throttle in the turns. My rear end washed out several times and I went down as a result. In previous games I always cranked on the right stick and hit the throttle in the turns to get through them as quickly as possible , not this year grasshopper.... Throttle control is a must in this situation now. A great addition.

Once again they did an excellent job on the tracks. My fist run on Orlyonok I was unaware of the change right after the finish jump and crashed flying into that new turn , used to be a long straight. I was also very happy to see Maggoria back on the list , always loved this track.

One strange thing to report , I'm on the series x , the first time I started up the game it looked terrible. I ran a time attack on each track and the terrain looked dull almost like it was pasted on. The ground was smooth ,no ruts at all ,trees looked like cardboard cut outs. I was ready to demand a refund. Any way I shut the game down and went to work, when I got home I jumped right back on. This time the game looked amazing , clear , clean , textures , ruts , trees , it was like the graphics didn't load correctly the first time I played. Strange , it's been fine since.

My only complaints are:
1. That crazy guy with the yellow flag keeps waving it when there is no one down in the area.

2. The off track reset system needs a patch. In some spots I'll barely go off in a turn and I instantly get reset. Other spots I'll go off track several feet and nothing ,I just make my way back on.
I really wish we had the option to turn this off during single player modes.

This isn't a complaint and I'm sure it's due to covid (they must have run a shortened season) but only 12 rounds in the season is a bummer.

3. We can't adjust the camera this year. I use the closest looking at the rider view. Last year we could zoom in for a closer view , that's gone this year.

Really enjoying the game so far.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by JMD

Great review. I noticed the weight to the bikes immediately also. They feel great this year. I've also noticed a difference in handling between the different manufactures. In my first 250 season I went the team route this time and mid season I had the option to change teams. I went from Honda To KTM and there was a noticeable difference in the handling. The KTM had more power coming out of the turns and I often found my front end in the air. I had to use some throttle control to keep from going over backward. I also quickly found out you need to go easy on the right stick and throttle in the turns. My rear end washed out several times and I went down as a result. In previous games I always cranked on the right stick and hit the throttle in the turns to get through them as quickly as possible , not this year grasshopper.... Throttle control is a must in this situation now. A great addition. Once again they did an excellent job on the tracks. My fist run on Orlyonok I was unaware of the change right after the finish jump and crashed flying into that new turn , used to be a long straight. I was also very happy to see Maggoria back on the list , always loved this track. One strange thing to report , I'm on the series x , the first time I started up the game it looked terrible. I ran a time attack on each track and the terrain looked dull almost like it was pasted on. The ground was smooth ,no ruts at all ,trees looked like cardboard cut outs. I was ready to demand a refund. Any way I shut the game down and went to work, when I got home I jumped right back on. This time the game looked amazing , clear , clean , textures , ruts , trees , it was like the graphics didn't load correctly the first time I played. Strange , it's been fine since. My only complaints are: 1. That crazy guy with the yellow flag keeps waving it when there is no one down in the area. 2. The off track reset system needs a patch. In some spots I'll barely go off in a turn and I instantly get reset. Other spots I'll go off track several feet and nothing ,I just make my way back on. I really wish we had the option to turn this off during single player modes. This isn't a complaint and I'm sure it's due to covid (they must have run a shortened season) but only 12 rounds in the season is a bummer. 3. We can't adjust the camera this year. I use the closest looking at the rider view. Last year we could zoom in for a closer view , that's gone this year. Really enjoying the game so far.

Appreciate it JMD - and I agree with everything you said also. Some small patches needed to fix a few things, but overall the racing, bike weight, and AI is consistently solid and I had a blast doing the review.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by mdiggitydawg

I haven't jumped into MXGP for a number of years, sounds like a great pick up, the only question I have...you talk about how well it plays on the PS5, but since many of us are yet able to get our hands on a new system...how far is the drop off to the PS4?

That’s a good question, and sadly one I do not have an answer for. I only have access to PS5/XBox Series X/Gaming PC


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[mdiggitydawg]

Thanks for answering...if you want to throw access to a ps5 I wouldn't complain...even used

Great review though.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by mdiggitydawg

Thanks for answering...if you want to throw access to a ps5 I wouldn't complain...even used Great review though.

Haha - that line is a very long one . Appreciate the kind words though


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[Richzilla]

They nailed it this year. Game is awesome.