Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game

If you're a fan of dirt bikes, and why wouldn't you be, then there is good news: Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game is here as the next title in the series!

- By Joshua Render

Now, I have to be honest: I've never really played a Supercross game, so will this be the game that'll convince me to rev my engine, or is it a wipeout?

So, first things first: there is a career mode that lets you race rivals and other competitors across the world. For the most part, Monster Energy Supercross 25's career is what you expect as you compete in various races to earn levels, which in turn unlock new bike parts plus uniforms. However, there's a little more to it than that, as you'll also get to talk to other drivers on occasion to build a relationship with them.

Over time, you'll start to gain a reputation depending on how you respond to certain people, which will affect how they treat you on social media and in races. Sadly, it's mostly done through text chains rather than any in-person interactions with the other riders. Meanwhile, the “moral” system of the game isn't all that complex. The issue is that you're only given two to three options to respond, and it's pretty obvious which side of the moral spectrum they fall on.

While the “social” aspect is nice, it’s not deep, and none of the characters are interacted with in any meaningful way in person. As such, they're just another figure on the bike, so you never really feel a connection to them as rivals and other racers.