MXGP 2020 - The Official Motocross Videogame

The sets and animations show a beautiful finesse, and the racing sensations, already of a good level on the previous opus are even more exhilarating on PS5.

A great new entry in the MXGP series that uses the additional power and features of the PlayStation 5 to eradicate load times while introducing haptic feedback and improved graphics. While all expected features career, time attack, quick mode playground, and inline) are there, they do feel a bit bare-bone, especially the new track editor.

MXGP 2020 is not a particular show of effort, and the consequence of this are noticeable on platforms that are not the PlayStation 5. On the new Sony flagship, however, a (rather primitive, admittedly) use of the DualSense is more than enough, and does a lot of work when it comes to feeling the bike in your hands. As for the rest, there are noticeable, but also not particularly impressive improvements on the (already good) MXGP 2019 experience. But let’s be honest, what we’re waiting for from Milestone is a true next gen game.

MXGP 2020 is a fun ride, a linear evolution for a series that still lacks of "wow effect". This new chapter gives a slightly better experience wheel on the ground, but overall it fail a little bit to involve the player with lackluster game modes.

MXGP 2020 is an improvement over the previous title - however, don't expect a leaps-and-bounds, next-generational jump. While this is hardly a spectacular next-gen overhaul, the building blocks are all lined up for an even more impressive iteration in the years to come. Career Mode still seems quite lacking, as bike customisations and sponsor benefits are minimal, and the experience points earned to rank up don't amount to anything. On the other hand, Playground Mode and Track Editor open up avenues for much more excitement and enjoyment, especially as the online community continues to produce more advanced and elaborate tracks.

On PS5 MXGP 2020 retains all the great physics, addictive racing and hardcore elements of the original release, but at the same time remains a poor game, content-wise, with the absence of a career mode being its biggest flaw.

The step-up in fluidity afforded by PS5 makes this feel like a premium offering, but finicky handling, dull Playground mode, and sparse new content hamper the fun. [Issue#185, p.86]

MXGP 2020 The Official Motocross Videogame is not a next-gen experience on the PlayStation 5 but more a port but if you’re a fan of motocross, then you’ve come to the right place. Sure, it does need a bit more of a shine here and there but it does create the illusion of riding an off road motorbike, particularly with its streamlined controls and clever use of hapctics.

The MXGP franchise continues its trip towards the top, with great visuals and a refreshing lack of long loading times. The DualSense offers a nice amount of feedback during races, making it easier for gamers to immerse themselves into the experience. However, the inconsistent reset system and overall lack of content keep MXGP 2020 from reaching the lofty heights it aims for.

MXGP 2020 is an exciting racing game that manages to be just soft enough on its sim qualities to stop it from being entirely foreign to newcomers. Nonetheless, the game showcases some of the issues seen in annual releases, such as a lack of progression and a concentration of play into specific game modes. In spite of this, visual improvements and its uptake of the DualSense controller does make MXGP 2020 a worthwhile entry for a motocross fan's PS5 library.

Mud, dirt and a lot of customization. The new MXGP does what it has to do.

MXGP 2020 feels like it was made for those who already enjoy the series. Whilst the gameplay is solid enough, it is often unforgiving, and with little in the way of new modes, you'll likely grow tired quickly.

If you have a PS5 and a love for motocross racing, MXGP 2020 is a bit of a no-brainer, really. It’s undoubtedly the best looking and playing game in the series yet. With no real new modes or features, however, casual players may want to think twice before splashing the cash, especially if they own last year’s MXGP 2019. It’s about time Milestone at least injected more depth into the career mode, as the series is becoming a little stale.

While recurring problems persist, MXGP 2020 is the new highpoint for Milestone’s licensed racing series. Hugely reduced load times and more immersive gameplay than ever before help push this year’s entry that extra little bit ahead, though it continues to be let down by its environments and lack of content. The addition of Race Director Mode — a transplant from the Monster Energy Supercross titles — at a later date will definitely help, but a more substantial update in 2021 would be even better.

MXGP 2020 is able to entertain and entertain fans very well, even if we would have expected a greater evolution in the digital representation of the world of two wheels.

Offroad racing with good driving physics and appealing DualSense-utilization. In terms of modes, content and tutorials Milestone has taken quite a few steps back.

MXGP 2020 is a motocross game that on the surface looks like its rather mediocre predecessors, but with higher resolution and better framerate. After a lap on the track, however, it becomes obvious that the control and physics have been greatly improved. In a year or two, we may be laughing at MXGP 2020 due to the fairly simple graphics and lack of content, but here and now it is actually the best interpretation of the sport so far.