The Crew Motorfest

The Crew Motorfest

September 14, 2023

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Welcome to Motorfest! This all-year-round festival will let you enjoy the best experiences car culture has to offer. EXPLORE A VIBRANT HAWAIIAN OPEN WORLD The Crew Motorfest has settled down in one of the most breathtaking places on Earth: the island of O‘ahu, Hawaii. Join high-speed street races through the …

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Sep 2023
83.0 /100

"Even with questionable aspects such as premium currency, The Crew Motorfest exudes style and flashes of quality, with a solid proposal that can connect with lovers of the most eclectic speed (as soon as you are in the mud as …"

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Alejandro Serrador Generación Xbox Sep 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

85.0

"The Crew Motorfest starts from this maxim, being an essential work for any fan of driving arcades. A fun, varied title, full of content, customizable at all levels and visually superb. A title that improves the experience of past deliveries, …"

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Alex Varankou New Game Network Sep 2023
70.0 /100

"After a couple of unsuccessful outings, The Crew franchise finally finds itself on solid ground with Motorfest. It has to borrow a lot ideas to get there, and still has plenty of oil leaks to deal with, but at least …"

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Andrew Farrell SmashPad Sep 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

45.0

"Gorgeous and full of varied events, it still isn’t nearly enough to help the The Crew Motorfest stand up to the other top racing dogs thanks to a laundry list of poor decisions, awkward vehicle handling, and a distinct failure …"

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Angelo Bianco IGN Italy Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"With its abundance of playable content and a very attractive setting such as the island of Oʻahu, The Crew Motorfest attempts to chase the success of Forza Horizon 5 by proposing the same structure proposed by the racing game developed …"

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Bahram Bigharaz BaziCenter Sep 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"The Crew Motorfest has its own share of issues, and is not as ambitious and innovative as the first two games in the series either, but it has matured enough to offer a complete driving experience and even surpass its …"

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Ben Sheene Digital Chumps Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"The Crew Motorfest is a wildly engaging arcade racer that excels through its diverse Hawaiian setting and unique vehicle playlists. Players who enjoy Ubisoft&s;s dense open worlds will find plenty of activities to keep them satiated."

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Brandon Hofer GameCrate Sep 2023
75.0 /100

"Overall, The Crew Motorfest is a fun game. If they could fix those issues I discussed with a patch, I would enjoy the game more."

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Dariusz Matusiak GRYOnline.pl Sep 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

25.0

"The Crew Motorfest turned out to be a plesant surprise. Driving a firebird through night mist or speeding in a F40 while listening to Blondie stays in your head. Because, ultimately, these small moments are all that matters – and …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Sep 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

54.0

"The Crew Motorfest provides plenty of fun arcade racing, though it does very little to break new ground for the genre. There&s;s plenty to get your teeth into, but there are some annoying design decisions and a few technical issues …"

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Eric Hauter Gaming Nexus Sep 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"An open world racing game that doesn&s;t leave players wandering around lost, The Crew Motorfest has landed on a slightly derivative but much more propulsive structure with it&s;s new playlists. With a ton of interesting events, a fun setting, and …"

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Guillaume Pfeiffer Gameblog Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"The Crew Motorfest is a true evolution. The game improves the basics of the previous games while drastically improving their weak points: graphics and sound finally worthy of current standards despite some small bumps. The gameplay and arcade physics of …"

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Henry Viola GamingTrend Sep 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

55.0

"The Crew Motorfest continues the franchise&s;s legacy of delivering a fun and exhilarating racing experience set in a visually stunning open world. It&s;s packed full of cars, customization, and content, which is sure to cater to both casual gamers and …"

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James Wood Press Start Sep 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

45.0

"The Crew Motorfest crafts a stunning playground for its refined array of vehicles but never fully realises the potential of its new toys."

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Jeremy Peeples Hardcore Gamer Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"The Crew Motorfest is easily the best entry in the series to date and serves as a new launching point for the franchise."

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Jonas Herrmann GamePro Sep 2023
84.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"The Crew Motorfest is a fun open-world racing game and the best part of the series."

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Sep 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

47.0

"An open-world Hawaii and a generously spirited racer, chafed by always-online irritations and a lack of originality."

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Justin Towell GamesRadar+ Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"An open world racer that gets better the more you play it, revealing a wealth of high-quality racing in a beautiful, technically spectacular Hawaii. While it lacks originality, it is better than Forza Horizon 5 in several ways."

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Lorenzo Mango Everyeye.it Sep 2023
80.0 /100

"The Crew Motorfest exudes passion for engines and everything around them. Not only mechanisms, sticky oil and metal, but also emotions, history, engineering and drivers."

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Luciano Howard Jump Dash Roll Sep 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"A fun arcade racer with lots of variety but one which often confuses and feels decent, rather than brilliant when moving at top speeds."

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Luke Mitchell Checkpoint Gaming Sep 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

50.0

"The Crew Motorfest very much wants to be the next Forza Horizon 5, but in forcing us to compare the two, the blemishes that hold this Hawaii-set racer back are made even more obvious. The Playlist system gives a sense …"

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Luke Reilly IGN Sep 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"The Crew Motorfest is a robust racer with a confident sense of style, but its smaller map lacks life, its multiplayer isn&s;t really worth the wait, and its omnipresent microtransaction opportunities are still tedious."

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Marcello Paolillo Spaziogames Sep 2023
78.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"With The Crew Motorfest, the Ubisoft franchise finds new vitality, primarily thanks to a proudly arcade-styled driving system that also embraces online challenges."

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Matheus Yuan PSX Brasil Sep 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"The Crew Motorfest is a great addition to the franchise, but it&s;s also a title that may disappoint some fans, especially those who have kept playing its predecessor for so long. While the game is packed with fun activities, the …"

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Matt Kowalski Niche Gamer Sep 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

78.0

"The game lacking an overall story did feel like a bit of a miss but each playlist having its own feel and narrator made it feel like it had something to offer outside of a racing sim. The game’s controls …"

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Mohsen Vaziri Zoomg Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

64.0

"With The Crew Motorfest, Ubisoft enters a competition which has some really big competitors. The Crew Motorfest is not perfect but with new additions such as Playlists it always feels fresh and fun to play. The Crew Motorfest takes the …"

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Neil Watton TheXboxHub Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"After years of having the open world racing scene dominated by Forza Horizon, Ubisoft have certainly found the right gear with The Crew Motorfest. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, this is one not to miss."

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Nicholas Tan Game Revolution Sep 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

48.0

"The Crew Motorfest is an acceptable reproduction of the Forza Horizon concept. If you focus on the thematic playlists and roam the colorful open world listening to the radio, you’ll get a lot of mileage out of the game. There’s …"

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Nick Gillett Metro GameCentral Sep 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"A pub band cover version of Forza Horizon 5, that despite a few unique ideas doesn&s;t come close to the fun and variety of its inspiration."

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Phil Iwaniuk PC Gamer Sep 2023
78.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Forza mimicry aside, the improved handling and visuals, along with Grand Race mode, are a revelation."

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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"The sights and sounds displayed throughout The Crew Motorfest aren’t its only selling point. Motorfest is fun. Period. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel and certainly won’t scratch the sim-racing itch you may find yourself with. But, for what it’s trying …"

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements Sep 2023
82.0 /100

"One part MotorStorm, one part Forza Horizon, The Crew Motorfest is a hugely accomplished open world racing game that brings across the best of The Crew 2, while sprinkling in a few neat ideas of its own. Also, the returning …"

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Shubhankar Parijat GamingBolt Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"The Crew Motorfest embodies the spirit of the Forza Horizon franchise in more ways than one, and though it doesn&s;t ever quite touch the same heights, it does deliver what is easily the most enjoyable game in Ubisoft&s;s open world …"

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Stefano Calzati The Games Machine Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

64.0

"Summing up, The Crew Motorfest makes variety its strong point and its postcard views a perfect setting to experience everything it has to offer. An open world a bit &s;stripped of significant secondary activities, which however excels for atmosphere and …"

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

58.0

"The Crew Motorfest is the best in the series to date. While some may miss the enormous US map of old, O&s;ahu makes for a much more inviting setting with its tropical vibes and varied environments. The handling has never …"

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Steve Chambers Loot Level Chill Sep 2023
85.0 /100

"Ubisoft have copied Playground Games&s; homework and have made just enough changes, with a few spelling mistakes on the way, to make this a fun, rewarding experience."

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Steven Impson Press Start Sep 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

55.0

"It&s;s unfortunate that pervasive online requirements and microtransactions sully what is otherwise a chilled out, holiday vibe in The Crew Motorfest, but I had a good time regardless. Hanging out on O&s;ahu, learning about various car cultures and driving some …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Sep 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"The Crew: Motorfest is just that, a celebration of (almost) all things that have a motor. There are a ton of cars from dozens of manufactures, even a DeLorean which I am currently saving for. I am not a race …"

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Tony "OUberLord" Mitera Worth Playing Sep 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but when it comes to games, you have to bring some of your own improvements to the table. The Crew Motorfest is clearly trying to be very similar to its competition, but …"

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