MUD - FIM Motocross World Championship

Whilst never breaking any new ground, MUD offers a good chunk of challenging content, coupled with an official licence and solid online mode. It won't convert those who have never played Motocross before, and it does have a few issues, but fans will find lots to like.

I commend the developer for including different modes, but their inadequacies reveal a title that doesn't fully develop any one aspect of itself.

It's the kind of game you'd hire on a rainy Saturday night because you got to the video shop too late and all the good games were already gone – but then you get it home and it's actually alright. It's plain, simplistic, and totally no-frills, and you'll want to mute the "angry white man" soundtrack immediately, but on the other hand… sick jumps, bro. [June 2012, p79]

MUD never attempts something original, spectacular or surprising, and you get the impression that it's settles for just being bog-standard.

The Italians over at Milestone are something of a "motor-sports" experts. The sad thing is that MUD, even though it is quite enjoyable, is not in a position to offer a realistic and authentic Motocross Championship experience.

Feels like a two-wheeled Dirt imitator without the polish. [May 2012, p.107]

Far more likely to make you fall asleep than feel any excitement. [Issue#217, p.82]

Lacks a strong identity and any real thrills. [June 2012, p.111]

With a limited budget and a short development period, Mud FIM Motocross World Championship doesn't have much to offer, even if you are a hardcore fan of Motocross.

I have no idea why someone decided that MUD is worthy of a 'Triple A' price. The developers couldn't even decide whether they wanted to do an arcade game or a hardcore simulation. [July 2012, p.84]