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Welcome to Motorfest! Join a one-of-a-kind festival and enjoy the best experiences car culture has to offer in a beautiful Hawaiian open world.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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65
The Crew Motorfest dazzles with vibrant Hawaii-set racing, wild events, and car culture flair, but its clunky story and cringey dialogue sink an otherwise fun festival of wheels.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
65
Positive Reviews (80-100)
5%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
81%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
14%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
The Crew Motorfest dazzles with vibrant Hawaii-set racing, wild events, and car culture flair, but its clunky story and cringey dialogue sink an otherwise fun festival of wheels.
Gameplay Mechanics
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79
The Crew Motorfest delivers a wildly varied arcade racing experience with 600+ vehicles, dynamic open-world thrills, and themed challenges, but its fun is undercut by clunky handling, AI inconsistencies, repetitive side quests, and frustrating design choices—proving it’s a thrilling ride with serious technical potholes.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
79
Positive Reviews (80-100)
68%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
30%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
1%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
The Crew Motorfest delivers a wildly varied arcade racing experience with 600+ vehicles, dynamic open-world thrills, and themed challenges, but its fun is undercut by clunky handling, AI inconsistencies, repetitive side quests, and frustrating design choices—proving it’s a thrilling ride with serious technical potholes.
Graphics and Visual Design
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84
Stunning visuals, immersive Hawaii vistas, and lush detail win praise, but technical hiccups, an empty world, and shallow gameplay drag it down.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
84
Positive Reviews (80-100)
65%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
33%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
1%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Stunning visuals, immersive Hawaii vistas, and lush detail win praise, but technical hiccups, an empty world, and shallow gameplay drag it down.
Music and Sound Design
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70
The Crew Motorfest’s audio shines with realistic car sounds, immersive DUALSense tech, and a vibrant soundtrack, but clunky AI commentary, uneven voice acting, and jarring effects drag down the experience. A mixed bag of technical brilliance and narrative flaws.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
70
Positive Reviews (80-100)
21%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
74%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
5%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
The Crew Motorfest’s audio shines with realistic car sounds, immersive DUALSense tech, and a vibrant soundtrack, but clunky AI commentary, uneven voice acting, and jarring effects drag down the experience. A mixed bag of technical brilliance and narrative flaws.
Voice Acting
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Voice acting in The Crew Motorfest is a mixed bag—praised for AI charm and event flair, but plagued by cringeworthy dialogue, poor localization, and jarring tech issues that overshadow positives.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
58
Positive Reviews (80-100)
8%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
60%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
32%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Voice acting in The Crew Motorfest is a mixed bag—praised for AI charm and event flair, but plagued by cringeworthy dialogue, poor localization, and jarring tech issues that overshadow positives.
Technical Performance
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67
The Crew Motorfest shines on PS5/Xbox with smooth frame rates but stumbles on texture pop-in, server instability, and PC's DLSS gap—polish needed for a fully refined experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
67
Positive Reviews (80-100)
22%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
63%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
15%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
The Crew Motorfest shines on PS5/Xbox with smooth frame rates but stumbles on texture pop-in, server instability, and PC's DLSS gap—polish needed for a fully refined experience.
Replay Value
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75
The Crew Motorfest delivers massive replay value via endless events, dynamic playlists, and 600+ vehicles, but repetitive races, shallow modes, and monetization hiccups undermine its polish. While seasonal updates and customization keep it fresh, critics call out filler content, an empty open world, and unoriginal mechanics—leaving a mixed verdict on a game that’s fun but flawed.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
75
Positive Reviews (80-100)
34%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
63%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
3%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
The Crew Motorfest delivers massive replay value via endless events, dynamic playlists, and 600+ vehicles, but repetitive races, shallow modes, and monetization hiccups undermine its polish. While seasonal updates and customization keep it fresh, critics call out filler content, an empty open world, and unoriginal mechanics—leaving a mixed verdict on a game that’s fun but flawed.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
72
Positive Reviews (80-100)
52%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
48%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
The Crew Motorfest dazzles with vibrant visuals, thrilling racing, and a polished open-world Hawaii, hailed as the series’ best yet—yet its lack of originality, technical hiccups, repetitive gameplay, and underdeveloped systems drag it down, leaving a fun but flawed arcade racer in need of refinement.
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Reviews
141 reviews found91
Gaming Age
Sep 26, 2023
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The review states that The Crew Motorfest is a big step up from the prior games in the series and gives hope for additional variety in open world racers. The limited fast travel system and server timeout are mentioned as minor complaints.
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90
GameSpew
Sep 15, 2023
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The review praises The Crew Motorfest as the best entry in Ubisoft's open-world racing game series yet, with stunning visuals, rewarding gameplay, and a smile-inducing experience. It is compared to Forza Horizon 5 and suggested to potentially beat it in numerous ways.
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90
TheXboxHub
Sep 19, 2023
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The Crew Motorfest is praised as a brilliant racer, offering a dream experience for open-world motorsport fans. It competes well with Forza Horizon and is recommended for adrenaline junkies.
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90
Digital Chumps
Sep 20, 2023
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The Crew Motorfest excels in gameplay, graphics, and replay value, offering a diverse and engaging racing experience in the beautiful setting of Hawaii, with solid technical performance and a focus on car culture and history.
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90
Twinfinite
Sep 22, 2023
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The game is described as a fun and enjoyable experience, although not groundbreaking or original. It is worth the player's time.
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88
SomosXbox
Sep 19, 2023
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The Crew Motorfest surprises and exceeds expectations, serving as a spiritual successor to the TDU series. It delivers a satisfying arcade racing experience with room for improvement in certain aspects, offering a variety of races and challenges, competitive gameplay, and unique online modes.
85
GameGrin
Sep 21, 2023
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The Crew Motorfest is a great arcade racer with fantastic visuals, improved car handling, and a wealth of content to keep players busy.
85
GameCritics
Oct 27, 2023
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The Crew Motorfest is praised for its exceptional improvements over its predecessor, offering a top-tier racing experience with a variety of content and pitch-perfect gameplay. It sets a new standard for open-world racers and competes with the best in the genre.
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85
Gaming Nexus
Sep 20, 2023
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The Crew Motorfest is a well-made racing title that provides a fun experience, especially for fans of the franchise.
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85
God is a Geek
Sep 15, 2023
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The Crew Motorfest offers an alluring alternative to other racing games, with rewarding gameplay, stunning visuals, and fantastic online play.
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