MX Unleashed

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Feb 17, 2004
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 56
  3. Negative: 8 out of 56
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  1. [Anonymous]
    Jan 16, 2004
    1
    Jumping into the face of a 90 foot triple and bouncing, then still going, no way, not motocross. I dont care how good the phisics are and looks, it plays so unrelaistic its pitiful.
  2. MichaelD.
    Jan 23, 2004
    10
    I tested this game at a supercross race at round one of 04. And this game rocks.
  3. Thailander
    Feb 5, 2004
    10
    This game is the best motocross game I've ever seen!i can't wait till I get my hands on it!!
  4. MXFreak
    Jan 25, 2004
    10
    I've played this game, and it's a winner. Great physics, and great fun factor. BUY IT!
  5. JustinE.
    Feb 17, 2004
    10
    Motorcross madness was hype so I guess this should be awesome.
  6. DillonW.
    Feb 6, 2004
    10
    I love ATV OFF ROAD FURY 2 and so MX Unleashed, well I'll be the first one to buy it.
  7. MattB.
    Mar 1, 2004
    10
    I ride motocross in real life, and this is the best motocross game I have ever played!
  8. PaulS.
    Mar 20, 2004
    10
    This game is great, and has a lot of action.
  9. RobertC.
    Apr 12, 2004
    10
    This game is the most accurate to the real thing. after growing up racing all my life its nice to see the gaming industry be able to mimic what actually happens. as for will c. either spend time to learn how to ride the bikes in this game or go back to tetris. don't trash because you can't ride.
  10. JustinC.
    Apr 24, 2004
    10
    This game kicks ass you cna race monster trucks and evrthing thank you who ever made this game you rock and if you can try to make one even better that would be tight.
  11. JohnH.
    Jan 21, 2004
    8
    The game looks cool as hell but its almost to much like MXsuperfly. The missions seem to be an awsome aspect, not just racing. Keep up the good work!!!
  12. DirkD.
    Jan 23, 2004
    10
    If this game is realistic like a.t.v. offroad fury. i will use this game to practice for my real races.
  13. CoreyM.
    Feb 11, 2004
    10
    It's awsome.
  14. HarryC.
    Feb 8, 2004
    10
    AWESOME.
  15. LeeH.
    Mar 2, 2004
    10
    I race motorcross in real lif and this is the best motorcross game ive ever played.
  16. JustinK.
    Mar 25, 2004
    10
    Dude this game rocks i like all the machines but u should make it more realistic and to tell u the truth i play it all the time i bet u on wednsday i played for 5 hours so rock on this game rocks bye.
  17. JeremyW.
    Jan 7, 2005
    10
    Best mx game ever. The music does suck though so i turn it off.
  18. DanielH.
    Jan 14, 2004
    10
    It looks and sounds like it kicks serious butt!
  19. BobS.
    Dec 27, 2004
    10
    This is a really great game. It's fun and best of all it's pretty simular to ATV games but only with MX bikes. So it makes it even better. Can't wait til MX VS ATV Unleashed comes out!!
  20. JoM.
    Jan 25, 2004
    10
    Will be best game till mtx:Mototrax's release, then it will be good bar 2 bar racing to see which is better, Mototrax's Play is the best feel of a mx game.
  21. JimmyE.
    Jan 25, 2004
    10
    It looks great. Cant wait to play it.
  22. AndrewR.
    Feb 16, 2004
    10
    This game rules i can play it for hours. this is a must get game.
  23. JohnE.
    Feb 22, 2004
    10
    IT's so realistic, I like the picks of the bikes and the gear, And my favorite bike is the sx 125 which is the bike I have now. I play for so long it makes my fingers hurt. MX UNLEASHED rules.
  24. BillyK.
    Feb 27, 2004
    10
    The game is hard to find words that are worthy.
  25. TysonB.
    Mar 14, 2004
    9
    Thanks to all of the crazy stunt moves, Mx unleased is the best motorcross game yet. Sorry MTX: mototrax.
  26. WillC.
    Mar 15, 2004
    3
    Control is terrible (far too sensitive on turning). Soundtrack is bad. Graphics are good.
  27. Mitch
    Mar 15, 2004
    10
    The best game ever.
  28. Swede
    Mar 29, 2004
    10
    So f*kn nice! 10+/10 !
  29. BrianN.
    Jun 28, 2006
    10
    refreshing new way to drive dirt bikes. New features are give the game and extra kick. Well done.
  30. Stealthgear
    Jan 20, 2013
    6
    This is an OK game with good graphics and music. The controls are arcade but its fun to fly off jumps. The actual racing is not very substantial feeling and may get boring. Many times you will fall because of the computer AI running into you. There are many modes to play. It also has Progressive Scan mode so this game actually looks really good. I think you'd be better off getting one ofThis is an OK game with good graphics and music. The controls are arcade but its fun to fly off jumps. The actual racing is not very substantial feeling and may get boring. Many times you will fall because of the computer AI running into you. There are many modes to play. It also has Progressive Scan mode so this game actually looks really good. I think you'd be better off getting one of the later ATV Offroad games or excite-bike. Those seemed to have tighter physics. This is definitely better than SBK and MotoGP though. If you find it for $2, its worth a try.… Expand
  31. Crunchypie1
    May 8, 2014
    10
    This game was great. As a child this is the biggest game that stands out (beside the jax and daxter series). The soundtrack was amazing. I always say that this game is responsible for my amazing taste in music. The graphics were amazing at the time. The gameplay was amazing. I rarely did any of the races except when playing with friends. The best part of this game is Freestyle. You wereThis game was great. As a child this is the biggest game that stands out (beside the jax and daxter series). The soundtrack was amazing. I always say that this game is responsible for my amazing taste in music. The graphics were amazing at the time. The gameplay was amazing. I rarely did any of the races except when playing with friends. The best part of this game is Freestyle. You were able to go anywhere in an open world type game. There were fun secrets like going to the edge of the map and getting launched. There were also fun machines they put in the game such as the monster truck and dune buggy. But the best vehicle was the biplane. Overall one of the best games from my childhood.… Expand
  32. Lukehardrock
    Mar 21, 2021
    3
    to be honest, this is an ok game, graphics are good but I didn't like this game, I prefer the ps2 exclusive games ATV offroad fury 1,2 and 4
  33. The_D4RknesS
    May 18, 2023
    8
    for this game to be perfect, all that was missing were the vehicles and the pilot to get dirty with dirt or mud, just like in ATV OFFROAD 4
    Physics of this game is amazing only the textures are ugly MX UNLEASHED

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#33 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. GMR Magazine
    60
    We struggle with MXU's collision problems, floatiness while jumping, and the decision to scrap "MX Superfly's" stunt track editor. These work to frustrate and unfortunately take things down a bit. [Apr 2004, p.93]
  2. Cheat Code Central
    80
    The bikes have a nice low end growl to them that is a pleasant departure from the typical mosquito-like buzz that is usually afforded them.
  3. GameSpot
    79
    Another very good entry in a solid series of motocross games. It plays well, and it has great control and a lot of tracks and objectives.
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