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The crew upgrade#
The higher the number, the bigger the upgrade they’ll bring to your ride. These colour-coded parts are easy to understand. Instead, the performance of each vehicle is determined by loot you can earn and equip yourself with after each event. Pulling off tight corners in a Ferrari before switching into a boat and bopping along the New York harbour all feel great, although there’s seldom a feeling of a mastery among the formidable suite of vehicles. Ultimately, it’s a detrimental piece of design that makes the inclusion of such a vast setting feel mute.Īll the presentation and tonal issues aside, how does The Crew 2 actually play? All of its vehicles control with an aura of satisfying competency.
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Instead, you’ll be hopping from event to event without driving through the massive world Ivory Tower has spent years crafting. A button that created a waypoint to the nearest event would have been a lifesaver, providing players with a constant stream of things to do. It takes far too long to get your bearings, and in a world so big, this proves to be an even bigger problem. You’ll seldom stumble across things naturally, having to reference the cumbersome map to even find an activity, let alone partake in them. The likes of New York, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City are all ripe for exploration, but driving through them provides a gorgeous visual showcase and only a smattering of events in which to partake. Sadly, despite encompassing the entirety of the US, everything just feels a little empty. The Crew 2 shines when you’re given the freedom to take advantage of its sprawling world, whether it’s through bespoke events or dynamic exploration. I especially enjoyed the newly implemented motorcycles, which not only control brilliantly but allow for a multitude of absurdly rad tricks to pull off. The depth on display here is admirable, and I had a blast testing out new rides as my rank increased. All possess four individual disciplines that lead to additional vehicles and events. Vehicles are split into three categories: Cars, Planes and Boats. It’s trying to be upbeat, cheery and down with the kids, but instead comes around as a silly, cringe-inducing charade I wish you could mute and focus on the enjoyable racing it upholds. The failing narrative is one of many ailments of The Crew 2’s inconsistent tone. There’s nothing wrong with having a story baked in with a racer, but it needs to compliment the mechanics behind it instead of distracting you, making your eyes roll in the midst of loading screens that you’re incapable of skipping. The idea of being a viral sensation in the racing world has potential, but it’s instead filtered into a handful of woefully acted cut-scenes that you’ll be desperate to skip.īig bads of sorts are introduced in the form of veteran racers, but they’re needless window dressing to an already bland experience.
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Much like its predecessor, Ivory Tower has tried to blend a seamless narrative of sorts into the open world of The Crew 2 – and has once again failed to craft anything compelling. Followers are the primary form of progression in The Crew 2, growing with almost every single action. You’re an influential figure in the sporting world, and thus you’ll need to build followers to grow into the superstar you hope to be. The Crew 2 has you playing the role of an emergent racer. It’s competent on all fronts, but without a soul to carry its many mechanics, The Crew 2 falls into the pits instead of roaring across the track. While hardly bereft of content, there isn’t a slither of personality to be found in this ambitious racer. Ubisoft Ivory Tower has crafted a miniaturised version of the United States that feels truly gargantuan, and it’s packed with different activities where you’ll need to drive, fly and climb to reach success.
The crew Ps4#
Available on PS4 (version tested), Xbox One and PC