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Review of The Crew Motorfest on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Sep 2023
Cover image of The Crew Motorfest on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 14 Sep 2023
Genre: Racing
Developer: Ubisoft Ivory Tower
Publisher: Ubisoft

Introduction

Welcome to The Crew Motorfest, an open-world racing game set in a mini Hawaiian paradise! It's the game where you can go from being a mild-mannered car enthusiast to a speed demon fugitive charged with causing an absolute ruckus while flexing your driving skills and exhibiting watercraft acrobatics like a pro! Think of it as a tropical vacation but with a lot more wheel spins and a lot fewer sunscreen applications.

Gameplay

At its heart, this game is like an all-you-can-eat buffet of racing events-it's got everything! There are 15 thematic playlists you can dive into, each one feeling like a wild theme party, complete with vintage cars and collaborations with influencers whose names are funnier than yours. You can either race straight, take to the skies in a plane, or hop in a boat and pretend you're in a competitive episode of 'Survivor' but with less backstabbing and more crashing into each other. Of course, who doesn't love a good demolition derby? In Demolition Royale, up to 32 players can join forces in crews to obliterate their foes. It's like a battle royale aboard rubber bumper cars, only with actual power-ups and sadness when your car meets its untimely end. Trust me, by the end of each race, you'll have more dents than a teenager's first car. The Main Stage represents the game's live-service mode, giving you plenty of reasons to come back month after month. Think of it as bingeing your favorite soap opera, where every episode ends with a cliffhanger and some limited-time rewards. If you want exclusive titles or new vehicles to show off, you'll need to keep your game on point. Join weekly contests, customize your vehicles, and compete to have your name etched in proverbial stone-er, I mean pixelated space-at the Festival Tent. And no, unfortunately, it doesn't come with a prize for being your own biggest fan, but we all know you are!

Graphics

Graphically, The Crew Motorfest is a treat! The setting is stunning, capturing the beauty of Hawaii but on a scale so small you'd think it was made with a budget purchased from a dollar store. But don't worry; if you're keen on the stunning visual beauty combined with the delicious chaos of high-speed car chases, you're in for a visual feast. The game runs smoothly, with car models that'll make you want to wipe your drool off your controller every time you encounter a new ride. Just make sure you grab your sunglasses because at times, the graphics can really dazzle you. Be careful not to crash into a nearby palm tree while you admire the view-rest assured, they can't be destroyed. I tried!

Conclusion

In summary, The Crew Motorfest is a delightful concoction of vibrant racing action, crew collaboration, and more high-octane gameplay than you can shake a stick at (although why you'd want to shake a stick at anything while driving is beyond me). With a wacky multiplayer mode and plenty of customization options, it engages and entertains while ensuring no palm tree is ever left standing. For the casual gamer or the racing aficionado, this installment appears to improve on its predecessors while introducing enough new content to keep your inner petrolhead purring. So, rev those engines, grab your friends, and get ready for some adrenaline-fueled madness! But remember: stay in control, don't flip your car while looking too cute on the racetrack, and for the love of speed, please don't forget to have fun! Score: 8/10, because who doesn't love a little chaos? Now let's race to the beach!

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