Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game

“Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game unfortunately does not offer a particularly improved experience, remaining ideal for a limited audience, which, however, will not find many new things to keep them engaged with the title.”

“Monster Energy Supercross 25: The Official Video Game is specifically for the hardcore motocross fanatic. Those fans will love things like the ability to play a current season of the sport and the presence of tangible track deformation. For everyone else, this is a difficult game to recommend. From the high difficulty level and steep learning curve to the bare-bones campaign, there's not enough to entice interested players to give this a try. At this rate, your best bet is to wait and see if this game or older entries in the series will reach Game Pass, so you can see if you can gel with this title.”

“Sometimes a two-year break is certainly good for one or other of the annual racing game series. This also applies in part to Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game. The switch to the latest Unreal engine brings improvements to the graphics, while the rest of the gameplay is definitely convincing, as in the previous parts. The AI in particular often does a good job and allows for exciting chases or shoulder-to-shoulder duels over several rounds. Thanks to various editors, there are plenty of customization options. The very good track editor should also be mentioned here, which is ultimately quite rudimentary, but still more than fulfills its purpose. And the Rhythm Attack mode, especially in the career mode, provides a nice break and surprisingly exciting duels right up to the finish line. All in all, Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game delivers a lot of tried and tested features and, apart from a few minor details, presents itself as a well-rounded package.”

“Monster Energy Supercross 25 offers a refined gameplay, strong of a new bike physics management and dynamicity of the tracks, succeeding in always giving us exciting and fun races. It unfortunately stumbles on a technical realization that leaves a bit of a sour taste and a certain lack of willingness to dare, but it still remains an excellent Supercross game.”

“Monster Energy Supercross 25 aims to split the difference between a simulation skill-demands and arcade accessibility but misses the mark.”

“Monster Energy Supercross 25 is a terrible name for such a finely crafted game. This is for the hardcore fans of the sport and Milestone has gone the extra mile to make sure all the realism is intact. They could have done more to ease in casual players, but everything else is fantastic.”

“The change of engine in Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game will bring, in the medium and long term, the necessary benefits to a franchise that was clearly stagnating. But the current version of the game still relies on its old qualities in gameplay, while suffering from the same limitations in both the visual presentation and the conservatism of the game modes.”

“Ultimately, Monster Energy Supercross 25 is a competent but unspectacular entry in the series. The improved visuals and deeper career mode are welcome additions, but the core gameplay remains largely unchanged.”

“Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game works mechanically and has a sense of style, but there's nothing to keep you playing past a certain point.”

“This latest entry in the niche Supercross series is being billed as a reboot-thanks largely to its Unreal Engine 5 overhaul-but it hardly feels like one. Despite the visual upgrades, the same stiff rider animations and shallow Career mode make it feel more like a seasonal refresh than a true reinvention. I came in hoping for another fun, adrenaline-fueled bike game, but inconsistent physics and underwhelming features left me cold, especially considering the franchise's rich heritage and unique concept.”

“While Monster Energy Supercross 25 is geared toward fans, its gameplay and deep career mode can appeal to anyone looking for speed and competition.”

“Although Milestone insistently claims that they 'rebuilt the game from the ground up,' this is still a Milestone Supercross game, aside from a few changes. This time, they've focused a bit too much on 'simulation' - whether you like that or not is up to you.”

“Monster Energy Supercross 25 is a tough to pick up, but rewarding to learn racing sim. The new physics, courtesy of Unreal Engine 5, makes this iteration of the series more realistic than ever, with ever-evolving track surfaces that make every lap different and exciting with each new attempt.”

“Monster Energy Supercross 25 represents a step forward from previous titles. The progress due to the adoption of UE5 is evident and has brought the series even closer to a true simulation. Some adjustments are still necessary to better balance the difficulty level, correct sporadic problems with the opponent AI, and improve the navigability of the UI.”

“Overall, Monster Energy Supercross 25 is one of those games that, if you're a fan of the previous entries in the series or motorcycling in general, you'll thoroughly enjoy. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, the game's realistic physics delivers an exciting and breathtaking experience of the competitions. Additionally, the complete licensing of teams and riders allows you to feel the thrill of Supercross competitions in a more authentic way.”

“The new game dedicated to Supercross represents a good step forward for the series. The gameplay has been further refined, thanks to the advice of the players and the online editor that adds hours and hours of extra fun, guaranteed by the creative spirit of the community. The modes offered by the title are not particularly numerous, but they cover the essentials for a title of this genre. Most of the features introduced in the career mode are taken from the 2024 edition of MotoGP, bringing with them the same problems encountered, especially with the introduction of the "Social" mode. On an artistic level, the game shows evident shortcomings, but the effort of the developers in improving the graphic rendering through more detailed textures must be recognized. Unfortunately, despite the improvements, the game will go relatively unnoticed (at least on European soil), given the small segment of fans and the high difficulty of the game that could initially discourage neophytes. In conclusion, Monster Energy Supercross 25 is far from being a perfect title, but the experience offered by the game certainly deserves your attention. The Milestone team has also promised extensive post-launch support, which will further improve gameplay and add new content in the coming months.”