I bought this for £7.99 in a sale recently. Sure, the graphics aren't the greatest, but the sheer variety of disciplines and the fact that there's always something new every week makes this a game well worth buying and playing. It's an 8/10 from me, and I can see myself playing it for a long, long time. Oh yeah, great videos man - I subscribed a while back.
This video successfully sold me on the game. It looks like everything I want and with a Steam racing sale going on right now I can get it for a whopping 80% off. Even the season pass is slashed by that amount right now so if it's half as good as you claim this is an absolute steal. Cheers!
Ahh I shoulda waited! I spent like 60ish a couple of months ago. I just started playing a couple days ago though and I love it! Definitely take advantage and buy this game if you have a decent PC setup!
You dont need the season pass ubisoft have move one step ahead and now require players who want to get every new update item to buy a currency with real money like rockstar does with shark cards if this is something that bothers you you can play without paying
My main thing with the map is quality issues at times, and the lack of some large cities that are just not in game. Like tell me why they added Nashville but not Atlanta? If they do The Crew 3, it would be nice to see an updated map and better highways and backroads
I think it's kind of sad they removed a whole bunch of places from the first game, the map really had character you actually wanted to look around, you wanted to see what you could find, then they removed a bunch of places in The Crew 2, now personally I really like the first crew but I've been considering if I should get the crew two, I like the fact that it had a story it wasn't a very good story but I mostly liked just being able to drive around and explore, this review kind of help but I don't know I'm not really feeling the whole be an influencer vibe, if anyone has opinions on what they like about this game compared to the first one let me know because I'm really struggling with what I want to do currently it's on sale for $26
@@mr.exodus3844 I think if you picked it up for that price, you get what you payed for. The game still is updated and the car selection is pretty ok but outside of that, that’s the only good thing I can say. If you got friends that play Crew 2 then mess around with them because it makes the game that much better. If you want something more story related, I recommend getting Forza Horizon 1 or 2 if you got an Xbox One or Series X.
@@SkiaAAAA it's not so much the story I care about it's just the fact of being able to fuck off and drive around kind of thing, I liked the idea of being able to drive across the entire United States a lot and being able to visit actual cities, The Crew 2 seems fun and from what you said it sounds like it would be great if I had a group of friends, but if I can't explore the map like I used to then I don't know if the game is worth it. I'm kind of Lucky it's on sale because it's a regular $92 game here lol, if you think that price is worth it, the $26 then I might give it a shot.
@@mr.exodus3844 Hmmm. I would say get it then. I actually had Crew 2 first then bought Crew 1 and I agree that Crew 1 is by far the better of the 2. Ig at that point if you are a fan of The Crew, just get Crew 2 to say you have the Crew 2. It’s not like there isn’t fun to be had but yeah. The only thing I am gonna recommend though is that you look up money guides and just in general faster ways to earn money because the prices for cars in game are unreasonably expensive and you will be doing a lot of grinding to just get the cars you want
4:10 You forgot to mention that The Crew 2 also has Pro Settings, which you can use to tune handling and performance. It's right at the bottom when you're in the performance section. I commented this on your 2021 Crew 2 video but you haven't noticed it. Otherwise, great video. Also, if you buy this game, make sure you get the Gold Edition of this game so that you get a permanent 20% discount at the game's shop. If you hate microtransactions, stay away from this game. There are some limited-time cars and cosmetic vanities that can only be bought with Crew Credits in Motorpasses (Battlepass). I also wish you could've talked about police chases, stunt scoring events, time trial events, taxi missions, and story missions.
Microteansactions or not, i‘d say the game in itsself has more than enough content to keep you entertained. Even Season Pass vehicles can be obtained with the standard edition. With the season pass you get them for free, otherwise you gotta buy them with ingame cash. Its also crazy how many cars were added through time. The Jesko and Gemera, M8 Competition, countless bugattis. But yes, the game is a grind, HOWEVER: once you finished the game, this is what you do. Get a good Hypercar, maximize the „Rich“ Skill, grind New York on Ace over and over. Im at a point where im done with the race in 30 mins and it gets me 400k, do that like once a day and your set for the entirety of the games online lifespan lol
@@CallousKobold the only microtransaction i. the game are cars that you can purchase in game but different skin and vanity packs, some unique cars only required to play on live summit.
Oh wow, I’ve had this game for years and never expected to reach this popular. This game is the most worth it in my opinion. It is the most versatile racing game. Very creative and unique.
this might be personal preference but this game’s cities look horrible. they look like they’re made of plastic and it really kills my vibe playing this game, even the crew 1 looked better.
@@buffering7612 i was gonna get this or motorfest. might get both, but might get motorfest while its on sale. crew 2 is gonna stop getting updates i heard
I came back to this after years and have been loving it, as a huge fan of the crew 1 as well as a closed and open beta tester for the crew 2, I was disappointed at release at the seemingly downgrades from the crew 1, I did everything the game had to offer and then left it, but coming back I realised this game is just fun. Sure it may not be the most realistic, best graphics etc but the sheer unique nature of the crew 2, the utter feeling of freedom I've never felt in a game and the truly expansive experiences you can have, the crew 2 is just such a fun game! P.s This review was absolutely brilliant well done :) you perfectly encapsulated this games nature and just how fun it is!
(Btw I’m not arguing because launch did suck there is no question) but the crew to is not meant to be realistic it’s quite clear the devs wanted to stand out with physics that were fun. Making the gameplay as fun as possible was definitely what they were going with like when they added an update which allows you to go flying if you use nos mid air and cutting back on graphics for an impressive map. It’s fun to play with friends in these silly levels like the chases and aliens.
TFFox... I never played the first Crew, but I just downloaded Crew 2 today and I am OBSESSED with this game! I love the mix of realism and retro arcade styles and I LOVE that there is continued support for this game. I snagged this game for $10 via the PSN sale and I am utterly blown away by this incredible game!
Everything doesn’t have to be realistic . It’s a video game . Glad you came back and had fun ! People want things to be to realistic nowadays man . Video games are to have fun !
I feel like most reviews I came across before getting the game really didn't cover the important points, like the diversity between different events to keep the game fun for a long time. I definitely think the game could be better (course editor, better parts system, etc.) but it's truly an incredible open world game that you can play for hundreds of hours before getting tired of and explore endlessly. Great review
@@josephcoviello5721 sorry for the late reply but in the pro vehicle tuning there are assists one of the is ESP I suggest turning that off bc that's what sometimes makes your car unresponsive to the inputs. And also the controller setting need to be tweaked a little bit I suggest looking through every setting and looking up a video. But that's basically it my controls feel kinda like fh4 now and I'm incredibly satisfied with it
It’s been way too long since I’ve actually sat down and watched a video of yours. So glad I did. Brings me back to simpler times, when I was in desperate need for a decent racing game that had lots of content. I watched your video review of this game in 2020, all those months ago, and nearly 2 years later, still find it enjoyable, as do I still find your content enjoyable. It’s incredible seeing how far you’ve come since then, and I would say stumbling upon your channel was the best thing to ever happen to me. Stay blessed. 🔥🙏🏾
As a motor rider i can say that cruising on a sportbike with cockpit view i can easily cruise for an hour or more just cruising trough the traffic just like in real life, very good. One of the best handling with motorcycle games how the bike feel while riding etc.
To any new people thinking of buying it beware some vehicles will be locked off to you forever they were added in events that required platinum to unlock in things called summit events a weekly challenge this really annoys me as I want some of these vehicles and I'm now forever locked out of them with no way of obtaining them now Despite its flaws I do like driving around the map is huge it takes a while to drive down the same road and notice I usually like to put on music or podcasts and cruise like its coming from the radio I would like to see more old cars added to the game too
They do come back you just have to wait for it to come back during one of the months which is no where near now with the amount of stuff that slowly getting into the game but hey I was in your shoes back then struggling to get summit vehicles but eventually I got extremely good at the game and every summit I’ve placed platinum with no sweat it just takes time to actually get good at the game and I’ve had it since December 2018 but the summits for sure definitely require absolute skill.
Growing up and playing games in the '80s, 30fps in a game like this is more than acceptable. It's bliss, actually. And what is considered 'average' graphics in today's games, or even games a few years old, I consider the graphics to be gorgeous. Gamers today have impossible standards. Anything less than mind-blowingly awesome is frowned upon, even shunned and ridiculed. I love having a low bar. I get to enjoy games that today's gamers just won't bother with. 😜
Got this in sale last week really enjoying it actually more than horizon 5 literally farmed 5 mill in takedown enough to buy a vehicle in each class it’s a massive game plenty to do next gen upgrade is coming in July
Is it worth getting even now when you can't get the cars that were exclusive to various events in the past? Seems like the later you get this, the more cars you miss out on.
If you ask me, this is the best racing open world game I've ever had the chance to play! Not only is it super realistic when it comes to graphics, but it's also diverse and it personally makes me much more free and independent while exploring the enormous map! I suggest everybody playing it without hesitating because it's got its own uniqueness and I can't even compare it to any other game of the racing ones I've played!
Been playing this one again lately and instantly remembered why i dumped hundreds of hours into the first game in high school. This game is so underrated and somehow it gets more fun for me with every update
I played all Forza Horizons and this is hands down way better. The graphics look better in Forza but they're not much of use if you're getting bored, which will never happen here.
I had the crew 2 on stadia and loved it! I recently purchased it on Xbox for $9 with season pass and lots of dlc. The only disappointment is finding out the wheel support is pretty nonexistent.its a great game with a controller
Wheel support is nonexistant? Which wheel are you using? There are tonnes of settings for force feedback, even if it's not the best, and all the wheels I've ever had have been supported!
I downloaded it for free on PlayStation plus on my ps5 and I was actually pretty impressed with it. The visuals and landscapes are pretty underwhelming but the drifting and customization options are really cool. Definitely worth downloading it for free.
I was not expecting someone to say good things about this game omg as one of the top players i see everyday only bad feedback about the game so i forget a lot the most simple things your video made me remember that i am not playing a trash game, thanks
I get that the speed customisation isn't good but it does have a AFFIX stat which lets you tweak the cars in certain ways to make them feel different. But it is hard to get used to.
I’ve never been big into racing games, but just being able to hop in a chill (like a truckingsimulator) or mess with my friends was just the icing on the cake on top of the 80% (or so) discount I got on it
2:39 Great point here. My i5-9400F with just 8GB of RAM and an Nvidia GTX 1660 with 6GB of VRAM would not perform well with Forza Horizon 5. I'll wait a few years and get an i9-12900KF with Nvidia RTX 3090-Ti. The Crew 2 is a perfect fit for my i5-9400F. With the GTX 1660 graphics card, I can easily max out on all of the graphics settings.
How can it not? My OCed 4690k and R9 290x runs Horizon 5 almost maxed at 60fps, She just doesn't like TAA because she's old, but I'm floored a modern I5 and 1660 can't play H5
I got it today, with a price of £4.99 on steam. Thought I’d try it out as it’s cheap and similar to forza as I have heard. First day, 9 hours. I’ve earned myself a Kawa H2, as I LOVE motorbikes. I have fallen in love.
I downloaded it for free recently with PS Plus subscription. I think it's really good! Reminds me a lot of Test Drive Unlimited, kinda wish I found this game sooner, although it is nice to have all the added content from the past years, gives a lot to do!
What the...ok thats some trippy stuff happening to the landscape at 4:27 😷 Great video thanks! Its like £4.20 now so I might just grab it! Have my sub!
Yes, they are the 'live extreme' events where you race different classes in the same race! You can get a stint in a boat and then switch to a lambo...it's pretty damn cool! Thanks for the sub man, that's hugely appreciated!
For the future, I think it would be super sick if they made The Crew 3 and it was based in Europe so that we’d have to use planes and boats more because the cars are really what is played the most
I hope crew 3 will be going back to street racing... And have a map located somewhere else... Like in japan or something... Im happy to get rid of planes and boats and stuff mabye even set in the 90s would be great
Someone said enthusia emulated to 4k with a wheel set up was a dream set up; but then they'd only be missing out on this goldmine of a game. I've been playing it for only three days now and I love it.
@@michaelJones_1800 I would get the bugatti chiron ss 300+, I think that one, the la voture niore and the chiron carbon(you can win this one at icon 1000) can do at least 300 or more. But the chiron ss can do 300 stock!
played this game pretty much on day one ,still remember how excited i was to play it back then! i still play it every once in a while. its just fun to do a road trip across the usa
To be honest, this game is a gem. I got it at launch and stopped playing it. Since its launch it has fallen off in popularity quite a bit. I went back the other day and was extremely impressed. I have no idea why I stopped playing such an awesome and cool game!
Hey I been playing Forza 5 since release and its first ever time I played mmo type racer on PC. I was wondering if this game has solo farm/progression like Forza 5 where you can do seasonal championship vs A.I? Also does this game have agrigious lootbox system where most stuff is behind forced pay wall? Is game new player friendly ( those that are not lewis hamilton level skill)? Thank You
This video is the thing I needed I saw this video and rlly wanted the game as I'm a fan of steering wheel gaming and knowing I could go around the entire USA and that it actually has a rlly big map was amazing news to me luckily for me right now the game is on sale for 6 pound
Personally, I would avoid it! It will hurt your early game progression which is one of the best bits! If you want a headstart though, it will give you that.
What a review man, sickest thing ive seen, makes me feel like i already played it lol, nice bro!!!! (quick question how long it takes to style your own car like M5 or RS6 in Forxa? Also Forza 5 or 4? and why?) :)
Cheers man! Sorry for the late reply. Doesn't take long to mod cars like an M5 to look how you want in Forza Horizon. Also very quick progression to afford such cars and the mods. Forza 5 for sure! Graphics are incredible, map is better and the playerbase is very good. Can't go wrong though!
I bought it on sale a few months ago and still it doesn't cease to amaze me grinding doesn't take up a whole lot of time and just driving around wherever you want is just great
60fps on next gen consoles is a good upgrade! And visually yes there are some improvements but they are not huge! The Crew Motorfest is coming out in September with massively overhauled graphics. It looks amazing!
The Crew 2 is great. Its not some amazing world changing masterclass of game design, but its fun. I'm so tired of the bandwagon hate towards this game. People hate this game for aspects the first game already did, yet they love the first one. They say this game is crap because there's no story, as if TC1's story was anything to write home about. It was serviceable at best IMO. They say the handling sucks as if TC1's handling was great. (Personally I prefer TC2s handling.) The cutscenes are cringe and budget AF but don't act like you can't literally just ignore them. Its a minor gripe since the focus of the game is the gameplay. They hate the upgrade system but TC1s was basically the same. I even saw one guy put "the pedestrians are stupid" in their "top 10 reasons why the game sucks". You can't get much more bottom of the barrel than that. They removed landmarks (cause of some stupid copyright/legal bs) but added more complexity to the cities and added more tracks and other event locations. Is it perfect? No, but games are never black and white contrary to popular belief. They can be just good or just quite good. I've played about 100 hours of the game and I feel like I got my moneys worth. Its a solid 7 or 8 out of 10 for me.
There has to be a middle ground between cars handed out too generously (FH5) and the tedious grind for in game currency to buy cars (NFS Heat and the Crew 1).
@@tomasburian6550 I wasn't referring to handling. FH5 is too generous when it comes to currency to acquire cars. Every level up comes with a possibility of vehicle as a reward. I'm not complaining about that. Grinding for currency is tedious in the Crew 2 and NFS Heat.
The main reason why The Crew 2 graphics looks bland and "mediocre" when compared to FH5 or 4 is because of its sheer map size. It's literally the whole USA (condensed though) so that's why they have to sacrifice the graphics for optimal performance I think this can also be applied in Battlefield 2042, where it achieved 128 players in a multiplayer match but EA/DICE had to sacrifice... Everything
The poor lighting and constant gloomy weather and rain drove me away from this game.I gave it a break for a year then downloaded it again,I played a week or two on and off, then I uninstalled the game again.
I hate this game. This review makes it look amazing but the menus and UI is a nightmare to navigate, I had an incredibly difficult time figuring out just how to get into a race. I did a couple of boat races and all I wanted to do was drive a car. I don't have the time and energy it takes to get used to the way this game operates, and what little driving I was able to do in a couple of car races that you start out doing, well, it felt awful anyway. Hard pass on Crew 2, luckily I got to play a free trial so all I wasted was an hour of my time.
The diversity of vehicles and locations is amazing, but the physics are a joke, sometimes I feel like I’m playing Mario Go Kart, so I go back to NFS… But DAMMIT in what other game can you drive across the US in your favourite vehicles that aren’t found in other games (Bugatti Divo, Koeniggsegg CCX, Pagani Zonda, Dodge Demon, Super bikes and MUCH more)
The car selection and the map size are the strongest points of this game. It's unbelievable how they even managed to beat Forza Horizon in everything but graphics, and even the graphics are being constantly updated so I'm convinced that one day this game will be on top in every department.
I remember I got this game when it first came out on steam and I absolutely feel in love with it. Literally played the game for like a whole week straight 😂
@@AverageGameReviews its also really fun to fly up high and then shapeshift into a land/sea vehicle....i hoper there are fun stuff to do with the helicopter when i unlock it.
❓How would you rate The Crew 2 out of 10? (Comment your score) :)
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7.8/10
6/10 if only it wasn’t an arcade game…
I bought this for £7.99 in a sale recently. Sure, the graphics aren't the greatest, but the sheer variety of disciplines and the fact that there's always something new every week makes this a game well worth buying and playing. It's an 8/10 from me, and I can see myself playing it for a long, long time. Oh yeah, great videos man - I subscribed a while back.
@@CalpeIsMyHome I couldn't agree more, thanks for sticking with the channel - massively appreciated 👊
10 /10 bro.... o_O
Just picked it up for $0.8 in a crazy Ubisoft discount on steam
Yup
I'm pondering picking it up as well but I fear I won't like it cause I already own nfs unbound .
is there an offline mode ?
Yup it’s about a dollar on all platforms rn it’s crazy
@@esaujacob7575 dude really. You can try it out and if you don't like it you're only out ONE DOLLAR 😅
This video successfully sold me on the game. It looks like everything I want and with a Steam racing sale going on right now I can get it for a whopping 80% off. Even the season pass is slashed by that amount right now so if it's half as good as you claim this is an absolute steal. Cheers!
We all came here because of that juicy steam sale XD
Ahh I shoulda waited! I spent like 60ish a couple of months ago. I just started playing a couple days ago though and I love it! Definitely take advantage and buy this game if you have a decent PC setup!
Its a really fun game, enjoy your time!
Ps5 is having sale as well 80% off
You dont need the season pass ubisoft have move one step ahead and now require players who want to get every new update item to buy a currency with real money like rockstar does with shark cards if this is something that bothers you you can play without paying
This game is CRIMINALLY underrated. A solid 8/10 for me. I love it.
Totally agree, I think it suffers from Forza Horizon existing, but I love both.
@@leonardokula5742 do u have xbox then? i have ps4 but i wana try forz a
@@leonardokula5742 what I can agree on though is that crew 2 has way better vehicle sounds
@@based_male9293 how?? The car sounds in crew 2 sound so quiet and muted
My main thing with the map is quality issues at times, and the lack of some large cities that are just not in game. Like tell me why they added Nashville but not Atlanta? If they do The Crew 3, it would be nice to see an updated map and better highways and backroads
I would like to see a map of the entire world but that would take ages
I think it's kind of sad they removed a whole bunch of places from the first game, the map really had character you actually wanted to look around, you wanted to see what you could find, then they removed a bunch of places in The Crew 2, now personally I really like the first crew but I've been considering if I should get the crew two, I like the fact that it had a story it wasn't a very good story but I mostly liked just being able to drive around and explore, this review kind of help but I don't know I'm not really feeling the whole be an influencer vibe, if anyone has opinions on what they like about this game compared to the first one let me know because I'm really struggling with what I want to do currently it's on sale for $26
@@mr.exodus3844 I think if you picked it up for that price, you get what you payed for. The game still is updated and the car selection is pretty ok but outside of that, that’s the only good thing I can say. If you got friends that play Crew 2 then mess around with them because it makes the game that much better. If you want something more story related, I recommend getting Forza Horizon 1 or 2 if you got an Xbox One or Series X.
@@SkiaAAAA it's not so much the story I care about it's just the fact of being able to fuck off and drive around kind of thing, I liked the idea of being able to drive across the entire United States a lot and being able to visit actual cities, The Crew 2 seems fun and from what you said it sounds like it would be great if I had a group of friends, but if I can't explore the map like I used to then I don't know if the game is worth it. I'm kind of Lucky it's on sale because it's a regular $92 game here lol, if you think that price is worth it, the $26 then I might give it a shot.
@@mr.exodus3844 Hmmm. I would say get it then. I actually had Crew 2 first then bought Crew 1 and I agree that Crew 1 is by far the better of the 2. Ig at that point if you are a fan of The Crew, just get Crew 2 to say you have the Crew 2. It’s not like there isn’t fun to be had but yeah. The only thing I am gonna recommend though is that you look up money guides and just in general faster ways to earn money because the prices for cars in game are unreasonably expensive and you will be doing a lot of grinding to just get the cars you want
4:10 You forgot to mention that The Crew 2 also has Pro Settings, which you can use to tune handling and performance. It's right at the bottom when you're in the performance section. I commented this on your 2021 Crew 2 video but you haven't noticed it. Otherwise, great video. Also, if you buy this game, make sure you get the Gold Edition of this game so that you get a permanent 20% discount at the game's shop. If you hate microtransactions, stay away from this game. There are some limited-time cars and cosmetic vanities that can only be bought with Crew Credits in Motorpasses (Battlepass). I also wish you could've talked about police chases, stunt scoring events, time trial events, taxi missions, and story missions.
Shut up OTR better ☺
Yeah, see that's another thing that pushed me off Crew 2, it's Microtransactions. The Crew 1 didn't do that, but granted the dlc wasn't free.
Microteansactions or not, i‘d say the game in itsself has more than enough content to keep you entertained. Even Season Pass vehicles can be obtained with the standard edition. With the season pass you get them for free, otherwise you gotta buy them with ingame cash.
Its also crazy how many cars were added through time. The Jesko and Gemera, M8 Competition, countless bugattis.
But yes, the game is a grind, HOWEVER: once you finished the game, this is what you do. Get a good Hypercar, maximize the „Rich“ Skill, grind New York on Ace over and over. Im at a point where im done with the race in 30 mins and it gets me 400k, do that like once a day and your set for the entirety of the games online lifespan lol
@@CallousKobold the only microtransaction i. the game are cars that you can purchase in game but different skin and vanity packs, some unique cars only required to play on live summit.
tune handling like forza 🔧
Oh wow, I’ve had this game for years and never expected to reach this popular. This game is the most worth it in my opinion. It is the most versatile racing game. Very creative and unique.
this might be personal preference but this game’s cities look horrible. they look like they’re made of plastic and it really kills my vibe playing this game, even the crew 1 looked better.
It plays better than motorfest though
@@buffering7612 i was gonna get this or motorfest. might get both, but might get motorfest while its on sale. crew 2 is gonna stop getting updates i heard
Lmao obviously don't play on PC
I came back to this after years and have been loving it, as a huge fan of the crew 1 as well as a closed and open beta tester for the crew 2, I was disappointed at release at the seemingly downgrades from the crew 1, I did everything the game had to offer and then left it, but coming back I realised this game is just fun. Sure it may not be the most realistic, best graphics etc but the sheer unique nature of the crew 2, the utter feeling of freedom I've never felt in a game and the truly expansive experiences you can have, the crew 2 is just such a fun game!
P.s This review was absolutely brilliant well done :) you perfectly encapsulated this games nature and just how fun it is!
Couldn't agree more! Glad you liked the video :)
(Btw I’m not arguing because launch did suck there is no question) but the crew to is not meant to be realistic it’s quite clear the devs wanted to stand out with physics that were fun. Making the gameplay as fun as possible was definitely what they were going with like when they added an update which allows you to go flying if you use nos mid air and cutting back on graphics for an impressive map. It’s fun to play with friends in these silly levels like the chases and aliens.
TFFox... I never played the first Crew, but I just downloaded Crew 2 today and I am OBSESSED with this game! I love the mix of realism and retro arcade styles and I LOVE that there is continued support for this game. I snagged this game for $10 via the PSN sale and I am utterly blown away by this incredible game!
I loved the crew 1 had all the hot rods in it. It was so fun finding the parts for them
Everything doesn’t have to be realistic . It’s a video game . Glad you came back and had fun ! People want things to be to realistic nowadays man . Video games are to have fun !
I feel like most reviews I came across before getting the game really didn't cover the important points, like the diversity between different events to keep the game fun for a long time. I definitely think the game could be better (course editor, better parts system, etc.) but it's truly an incredible open world game that you can play for hundreds of hours before getting tired of and explore endlessly. Great review
Agreed! Many good things but a few which could be so much better. Has the potential to be a perfect game. Glad you liked the review! :)
How did you get over the horrific controls and physics?
@@josephcoviello5721 sorry for the late reply but in the pro vehicle tuning there are assists one of the is ESP I suggest turning that off bc that's what sometimes makes your car unresponsive to the inputs. And also the controller setting need to be tweaked a little bit I suggest looking through every setting and looking up a video. But that's basically it my controls feel kinda like fh4 now and I'm incredibly satisfied with it
@@based_male9293 so in in order to get over the terrible controls in physics you have to change the controls and physics....
This is a great game for all ages. I especially love this in the winter months. Driving indoors and traveling.
I bought this game in the first lockdown and still play it. The updates have kept me hooked.
lmao same
Don't forget were getting 60 FPS update and graphics update on July
Okay cool and the game will be unplayable soon!
@@skullembzxm2210 oh boy...another cry baby with his "gAmE wIlL be DEad" first you gotta live too those years then complain
It’s been way too long since I’ve actually sat down and watched a video of yours. So glad I did. Brings me back to simpler times, when I was in desperate need for a decent racing game that had lots of content. I watched your video review of this game in 2020, all those months ago, and nearly 2 years later, still find it enjoyable, as do I still find your content enjoyable. It’s incredible seeing how far you’ve come since then, and I would say stumbling upon your channel was the best thing to ever happen to me. Stay blessed. 🔥🙏🏾
Thank you, my friend! Your support means a lot. All the best, man! 👊
As a motor rider i can say that cruising on a sportbike with cockpit view i can easily cruise for an hour or more just cruising trough the traffic just like in real life, very good. One of the best handling with motorcycle games how the bike feel while riding etc.
Thanks for that insight! Very interesting and also surprising due to the lack of realism in car handling!
Have hundreds of hours on this game and did not know that the apartment had floors to showcase cars. Wow!
Did you realise from this video? 😂
@@AverageGameReviews Yes! Will be spending more time decorating my place!
how did you not know xD
To any new people thinking of buying it beware some vehicles will be locked off to you forever they were added in events that required platinum to unlock in things called summit events a weekly challenge this really annoys me as I want some of these vehicles and I'm now forever locked out of them with no way of obtaining them now
Despite its flaws I do like driving around the map is huge it takes a while to drive down the same road and notice I usually like to put on music or podcasts and cruise like its coming from the radio
I would like to see more old cars added to the game too
They do come back you just have to wait for it to come back during one of the months which is no where near now with the amount of stuff that slowly getting into the game but hey I was in your shoes back then struggling to get summit vehicles but eventually I got extremely good at the game and every summit I’ve placed platinum with no sweat it just takes time to actually get good at the game and I’ve had it since December 2018 but the summits for sure definitely require absolute skill.
Yes he is right
8:46 We've all had this pain at least once
I loved this game a lot when playing on ps4, I am considering buying it again but for pc
I'm tempted to do the same purely for 60FPS 😂
@@AverageGameReviews Lmao
Best $1 game I’ve ever played!! 😊👍🤷♂️
Got this game for $5 from the Steam Summer Sale!
Is there wheel/pedal/shifter support? Looking for a nice game to just cruise around in.
Yes, there sure is! It's not too bad either and there's lots of settings you can change to tweak it
@@AverageGameReviews thank you! & thanks for the video.
@@I-dont-reply No worries man, you're very welcome!
Same here. Just got a Series X with G920 and this looks like fun.
30 seconds into the video and the diversity alone has me sold. Not to mention the crisp graphics.
Growing up and playing games in the '80s, 30fps in a game like this is more than acceptable. It's bliss, actually. And what is considered 'average' graphics in today's games, or even games a few years old, I consider the graphics to be gorgeous. Gamers today have impossible standards. Anything less than mind-blowingly awesome is frowned upon, even shunned and ridiculed. I love having a low bar. I get to enjoy games that today's gamers just won't bother with. 😜
Don't be ridicilous. Gamers nowadays have very low standards. Otherwise, the industry would not be in such a bad state for costumers right now.
@Just Watch You're thinking of the mainstream casual gamer who only plays the big AAA games like FIFA and Call of Duty tho
PSPlus members get it the “special edition” version for 11.99 until 6/23!
I am waiting for the PS5 update, I can't do the 30FPS any more. Still love this game however.
man i’ve been doing 30 fps for years now. you’ll be alright until the update hits 😂😂
Tbh I can’t either but it’s a solid 30 very solid ….
Played it on release on pc literally un installed it in 3 hrs playing it now on next generation console at 60fps and love it 2023
Got this in sale last week really enjoying it actually more than horizon 5 literally farmed 5 mill in takedown enough to buy a vehicle in each class it’s a massive game plenty to do next gen upgrade is coming in July
is the next gen upgrade part of the same game or is it sold separately
@@dantopps7332 just update to current game will be 60fps with some graphical improvements
@@Megadeth50 ok thanks
Is it worth getting even now when you can't get the cars that were exclusive to various events in the past? Seems like the later you get this, the more cars you miss out on.
@@tomasburian6550 if your all about collecting everything maybe not but I’m more for the gameplay plenty vehicles to use still
0:24 so it’s diddy kong racing then 😂
If you ask me, this is the best racing open world game I've ever had the chance to play! Not only is it super realistic when it comes to graphics, but it's also diverse and it personally makes me much more free and independent while exploring the enormous map! I suggest everybody playing it without hesitating because it's got its own uniqueness and I can't even compare it to any other game of the racing ones I've played!
It might be time to revise your opinion with the 60fps update on PS5 and XSX
Been playing this one again lately and instantly remembered why i dumped hundreds of hours into the first game in high school. This game is so underrated and somehow it gets more fun for me with every update
I never knew this game was ‘open world’ until today !! Might need to give it a try cause I love just roaming around the map in a game 😃
That's interesting actually because I saw it all over the place and didn't realise for ages also! Maybe they need to advertise it better...
I played all Forza Horizons and this is hands down way better. The graphics look better in Forza but they're not much of use if you're getting bored, which will never happen here.
bro, its fun, also boating in cool little rivers and hidden spots is epic and relaxing
Can't wait for the 60 fps update in July. I'm definitely getting back on that game. 8/10.
Yer it’s been a long requested feature :) I can’t wait as on ps5 this is the closest we have to forza horizon
I think a sequel would be better
Same here 🤗 lol
Get a PC
Downloaded the game from PS Plus Premium today in preparation
I had the crew 2 on stadia and loved it! I recently purchased it on Xbox for $9 with season pass and lots of dlc. The only disappointment is finding out the wheel support is pretty nonexistent.its a great game with a controller
Wheel support is nonexistant? Which wheel are you using? There are tonnes of settings for force feedback, even if it's not the best, and all the wheels I've ever had have been supported!
I downloaded it for free on PlayStation plus on my ps5 and I was actually pretty impressed with it. The visuals and landscapes are pretty underwhelming but the drifting and customization options are really cool. Definitely worth downloading it for free.
I was not expecting someone to say good things about this game omg
as one of the top players i see everyday only bad feedback about the game so i forget a lot the most simple things
your video made me remember that i am not playing a trash game, thanks
Depends...the cars all feel samey...you want a good arcade racer...get grid legends or driveclub instead....
@@remarkableputter6622 No, i prefere the crew 2
Maybe im weird but this is my choice
The problem I have with it is that no one plays it online anymore so it’s hard to play pvp
The pvp and online in general to me needs to be re done
@@idrip2153 and the drift mechanics cuz they’re ass
There's always someone playing online particularly since they brought out Story mode.
I wish they would add matchmaking for PvE
I still play this game every now and then. I love roaming on the street bikes.
yooo 4:29 Inception moment, look at the background! LOL
I get that the speed customisation isn't good but it does have a AFFIX stat which lets you tweak the cars in certain ways to make them feel different. But it is hard to get used to.
I’ve never been big into racing games, but just being able to hop in a chill (like a truckingsimulator) or mess with my friends was just the icing on the cake on top of the 80% (or so) discount I got on it
2:39 Great point here. My i5-9400F with just 8GB of RAM and an Nvidia GTX 1660 with 6GB of VRAM would not perform well with Forza Horizon 5. I'll wait a few years and get an i9-12900KF with Nvidia RTX 3090-Ti. The Crew 2 is a perfect fit for my i5-9400F. With the GTX 1660 graphics card, I can easily max out on all of the graphics settings.
How can it not? My OCed 4690k and R9 290x runs Horizon 5 almost maxed at 60fps, She just doesn't like TAA because she's old, but I'm floored a modern I5 and 1660 can't play H5
They recently had a graphics update not sure if it’s only new gen but it’s so beautiful now
4:27 LOL the backgroud. What is this, incursion, dr Strange?
I got it today, with a price of £4.99 on steam. Thought I’d try it out as it’s cheap and similar to forza as I have heard. First day, 9 hours. I’ve earned myself a Kawa H2, as I LOVE motorbikes. I have fallen in love.
Another downside to this game: No Offline Mode, so if you have bad internet, don't buy it.
This is the only reason I have not bought the game. Its a shame I can't play it offline.
The Review 2
It's actually The Review 3
I downloaded it for free recently with PS Plus subscription. I think it's really good! Reminds me a lot of Test Drive Unlimited, kinda wish I found this game sooner, although it is nice to have all the added content from the past years, gives a lot to do!
I very much appreciate such re-reviews years after launch.
Great to hear!
What the...ok thats some trippy stuff happening to the landscape at 4:27 😷
Great video thanks! Its like £4.20 now so I might just grab it! Have my sub!
Yes, they are the 'live extreme' events where you race different classes in the same race! You can get a stint in a boat and then switch to a lambo...it's pretty damn cool!
Thanks for the sub man, that's hugely appreciated!
@@AverageGameReviews Sounds like a hoot! Getting it now while the sales on!
I just got gold edition for 15
Bought the game a couple of days ago and I’m enjoying every part of it
To confirm, this is not an online only game, correct? I can play it all solo without needing the PS+ subscription?
No, sadly it is online only. You will need PS+ subscription to play!
Always loved steep and enjoyed riders republic, I realized this is basically that with cars and planes, saw it was $10 had to get it
just picked this game up for just 1 euro! its a blast!
For the future, I think it would be super sick if they made The Crew 3 and it was based in Europe so that we’d have to use planes and boats more because the cars are really what is played the most
No
Sounds like not a good idea
The crew motorfest just announced
@@SGVSOUTHSIDE I saw. It looks pretty cool, especially the Japan part
Need an answer soon, please. If you were to crash your car, is there visual damage to the car?
yes there is.
@@E39Kai tysm
Get the gold adiition now! It's on sale rn for 9.55 after tax for the crew 2
Had it on stadia now got it on xbox, love it. 9/10
2:56 next gen versions are coming in july!! There’s going to be lots of changes.
Because of your vid I decided to buy this game via Steam 80% off this past weekend. Loved your presentation on this!
i came back to this game after 2019. i know play the summit every week with my friends
I hope crew 3 will be going back to street racing... And have a map located somewhere else... Like in japan or something...
Im happy to get rid of planes and boats and stuff mabye even set in the 90s would be great
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Someone said enthusia emulated to 4k with a wheel set up was a dream set up; but then they'd only be missing out on this goldmine of a game. I've been playing it for only three days now and I love it.
Yeah I just got it and I like it so far. I might buy the pass or whatever to get a faster car, any suggestions?
Assetto Corsa is where it's at, man. Them mods do some amazing things with it, check for some videos, they completely change the game!
@@michaelJones_1800 I would get the bugatti chiron ss 300+, I think that one, the la voture niore and the chiron carbon(you can win this one at icon 1000) can do at least 300 or more. But the chiron ss can do 300 stock!
played this game pretty much on day one ,still remember how excited i was to play it back then!
i still play it every once in a while.
its just fun to do a road trip across the usa
great vid as always! this the 4th time youve done this review now??lol anyways still great to watch
Haha this is the 3rd one! Feel inclined to do one every year because of all the updates.
Cya around 👊
I'm new like 2 weeks old usually play gran turismo but I love the open world on the crew 2
To be honest, this game is a gem. I got it at launch and stopped playing it. Since its launch it has fallen off in popularity quite a bit. I went back the other day and was extremely impressed. I have no idea why I stopped playing such an awesome and cool game!
If you got it at launch, depending on when you put it down, you wouldn't have known about upgrades such as the Summits, or Motor Pass events.
It's litteraly $10, there is no harm in trying it.
Hey I been playing Forza 5 since release and its first ever time I played mmo type racer on PC. I was wondering if this game has solo farm/progression like Forza 5 where you can do seasonal championship vs A.I? Also does this game have agrigious lootbox system where most stuff is behind forced pay wall? Is game new player friendly ( those that are not lewis hamilton level skill)? Thank You
I see my Playstation Plus pass gonna come in handy🔥
Something you didn't mention is its online requirement. That's a deal breaker for me.
Very good point! I'll keep that in mind for future videos!
This video is the thing I needed I saw this video and rlly wanted the game as I'm a fan of steering wheel gaming and knowing I could go around the entire USA and that it actually has a rlly big map was amazing news to me luckily for me right now the game is on sale for 6 pound
Would you reccomend buying season pass?
Personally, I would avoid it! It will hurt your early game progression which is one of the best bits!
If you want a headstart though, it will give you that.
What a review man, sickest thing ive seen, makes me feel like i already played it lol, nice bro!!!! (quick question how long it takes to style your own car like M5 or RS6 in Forxa? Also Forza 5 or 4? and why?) :)
Cheers man! Sorry for the late reply. Doesn't take long to mod cars like an M5 to look how you want in Forza Horizon. Also very quick progression to afford such cars and the mods. Forza 5 for sure! Graphics are incredible, map is better and the playerbase is very good. Can't go wrong though!
@@AverageGameReviews Thanks boss!
I bought it on sale a few months ago and still it doesn't cease to amaze me grinding doesn't take up a whole lot of time and just driving around wherever you want is just great
Just bought the deluxe edition for $8.99
Great review! Did the graphics and performance update help much?
60fps on next gen consoles is a good upgrade! And visually yes there are some improvements but they are not huge! The Crew Motorfest is coming out in September with massively overhauled graphics. It looks amazing!
@@AverageGameReviews Great to know! And I will definitely be getting Motorfest!
The Crew 2 is great. Its not some amazing world changing masterclass of game design, but its fun.
I'm so tired of the bandwagon hate towards this game. People hate this game for aspects the first game already did, yet they love the first one.
They say this game is crap because there's no story, as if TC1's story was anything to write home about. It was serviceable at best IMO.
They say the handling sucks as if TC1's handling was great. (Personally I prefer TC2s handling.)
The cutscenes are cringe and budget AF but don't act like you can't literally just ignore them. Its a minor gripe since the focus of the game is the gameplay.
They hate the upgrade system but TC1s was basically the same.
I even saw one guy put "the pedestrians are stupid" in their "top 10 reasons why the game sucks". You can't get much more bottom of the barrel than that.
They removed landmarks (cause of some stupid copyright/legal bs) but added more complexity to the cities and added more tracks and other event locations.
Is it perfect? No, but games are never black and white contrary to popular belief. They can be just good or just quite good.
I've played about 100 hours of the game and I feel like I got my moneys worth. Its a solid 7 or 8 out of 10 for me.
The crew 1 is better.
Thank you, really informative video.
Very welcome! Hope it was what you were looking for!
After watching ur video till the end. It makes me wanna buy this game ...like right now ! Loved ur take on this beautiful title.
So the headlights still don't work?
There has to be a middle ground between cars handed out too generously (FH5) and the tedious grind for in game currency to buy cars (NFS Heat and the Crew 1).
If you think that FH5 has a way too generous handling, try playing it with a steering wheel, a way different experience.
@@tomasburian6550 I wasn't referring to handling. FH5 is too generous when it comes to currency to acquire cars. Every level up comes with a possibility of vehicle as a reward. I'm not complaining about that. Grinding for currency is tedious in the Crew 2 and NFS Heat.
@@tomasburian6550 how did you even come to that conclusion that he was talking about handling??
the crew 2 is 4 years old and getting updated, nfs heat in the other hand...
It's a big shame! That game had and has so much potential
Say what y want about Ubisoft but they do support there community
@@zanisgardening123- yea true
The main reason why The Crew 2 graphics looks bland and "mediocre" when compared to FH5 or 4 is because of its sheer map size. It's literally the whole USA (condensed though) so that's why they have to sacrifice the graphics for optimal performance
I think this can also be applied in Battlefield 2042, where it achieved 128 players in a multiplayer match but EA/DICE had to sacrifice... Everything
Shoud i buy it for offline on ps4
Can you race someone sitting next to you offline please? What option do select
The poor lighting and constant gloomy weather and rain drove me away from this game.I gave it a break for a year then downloaded it again,I played a week or two on and off, then I uninstalled the game again.
Looking foward to downloading this on ps plus extra
I hate this game. This review makes it look amazing but the menus and UI is a nightmare to navigate, I had an incredibly difficult time figuring out just how to get into a race. I did a couple of boat races and all I wanted to do was drive a car. I don't have the time and energy it takes to get used to the way this game operates, and what little driving I was able to do in a couple of car races that you start out doing, well, it felt awful anyway. Hard pass on Crew 2, luckily I got to play a free trial so all I wasted was an hour of my time.
And now crew 2 is getting an offline mode!🤩🤩🙏
I did the rival mission in offroad and i didnt get the helicopter for some reason
The diversity of vehicles and locations is amazing, but the physics are a joke, sometimes I feel like I’m playing Mario Go Kart, so I go back to NFS… But DAMMIT in what other game can you drive across the US in your favourite vehicles that aren’t found in other games (Bugatti Divo, Koeniggsegg CCX, Pagani Zonda, Dodge Demon, Super bikes and MUCH more)
The car selection and the map size are the strongest points of this game.
It's unbelievable how they even managed to beat Forza Horizon in everything but graphics, and even the graphics are being constantly updated so I'm convinced that one day this game will be on top in every department.
This game is free on PlayStation Plus premium.
I love it, I would gladly pay for it.
I remember I got this game when it first came out on steam and I absolutely feel in love with it. Literally played the game for like a whole week straight 😂
bought it for 10 bucks on a sale, one of the best games i ever played only behind GTA V
Honestly the diversty blows me away I can't possibly be the only one that was sold by this one sentence:
It has planes!
This game is huge. It is pretty insane when you think about it!
@@AverageGameReviews its also really fun to fly up high and then shapeshift into a land/sea vehicle....i hoper there are fun stuff to do with the helicopter when i unlock it.
coming from someone who still actively plays it its an amazing game espicaly if you get it with friends youl have the time of your lives
This game literally helped me get back into playing racing games again
Yooo I finally get a house and don’t gotta sleep in my car only forza 🤦🏻♂️