Rev your engines and prepare to embrace the sweet scent of gasoline as we take a wild ride through Monster Energy Supercross 2. In a world where dirt bikes are king, players will be tasked with overcoming a collection of jumps, crashes, and other racers, all while pretending they didn't just eat a triple cheeseburger from the local drive-thru. If you ever wanted to know how grass stains feel at 70 miles per hour, this game might just be your ticket - assuming you have a valid driver's license and aren't wearing flip-flops.
Once the game boots up, players are greeted with a dizzying array of modes to choose from. There's a career mode that feels about as realistic as trying to become a professional juggler while standing on a Unicycle, in that it requires skill-and sometimes a whole lot of luck! You'll progress from humble beginnings on a 250cc bike, competing through various supercross events until you're rocking full 450cc bikes, flinging yourself through the air like an over-caffeinated kangaroo. The Track Editor offers a DIY playground for those who harbor dreams of being both the designer and the star. However, the learning curve is steep - a truth that may drive newer players to question their life choices (and maybe even their relationships) if they find themselves repeatedly tumbling off their steed for the umpteenth time.
Visually, the game is a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the bike animations are solid, with enough realism to make you feel like you're about to turn your body (and your couch) into a make-shift ramp. The tracks are beautifully rendered, featuring the kind of mud that makes you seriously contemplate your footwear choices. On the other hand, the menus? Well, let's just say there's a solid chance they were designed in a hurry during a lunch break. However, it's doubtful that players will spend too long staring at menus when they could be busy flinging themselves into the air (and possibly into other players).
Overall, Monster Energy Supercross 2 delivers an engaging experience for those who are already fans of the supercross world. It captures the adrenaline rush that comes with racing while offering players enough customization to make a biker feel like they're moonlighting as a fashion icon. While not without its quirks and flaws - hello, brutal load times - the game serves as a decent option for both hardcore racers and casual competitors looking to kill time. As the saying goes, 'If you're going to crash, do it spectacularly.' And oh boy, does this game give you ample opportunities to do just that. Rev up, take your shot at glory, and remember to stand when you land. Or at least try not to face-plant.