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The Crew Motorfest

The Crew Motorfest

Welcome to Motorfest, the ultimate open-world driving experience. Explore the Hawaiian islands of O'ahu and Maui. Celebrate the best of car culture through 20+ themed campaigns (street racing, offroad, drift...) and collect hundreds of iconic vehicles. Enjoy the game free for five hours!

79%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperUbisoft Ivory Tower
PublisherUbisoft
Release DateApr 18, 2024
-80%
$69.99$13.99
Peak Players12.9K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Racing
AI Review Summary

The Crew Motorfest is a vibrant open-world arcade racer that excels in sound design and visual performance, offering a content-rich alternative to the Forza Horizon series. While it provides a fun experience for both casual and dedicated players, it is weighed down by mandatory 'always-online' requirements and technical friction with the Ubisoft launcher.

Pros

  • Exceptional engine and exhaust sound design that rivals or exceeds top-tier competitors.90%
  • Strong visual performance and optimization that allows for a good experience even on lower-end PCs.80%
  • Significant amount of content and activities providing hundreds of hours of potential gameplay.80%
  • Engaging arcade-style driving physics that are particularly enjoyable in cooperative play.70%
  • Notable improvements in polish and mechanics compared to its predecessor, The Crew 2.60%

Cons

  • Mandatory 'always-online' requirement prevents play without a stable internet connection.90%
  • Progression system can feel excessively grindy and utilizes FOMO-driven design elements.80%
  • Persistent technical issues with steering wheel input mapping and peripheral recognition.70%
  • Frustrating user experience regarding Ubisoft Connect activation and mandatory launcher integration.70%
  • Unstable multiplayer servers and connectivity issues when trying to form crews with friends.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Steam Deck compatibility reports are highly contradictory, with some users finding it perfect and others calling it unplayable.
  • The user interface and menu design have been criticized for mimicking streaming service layouts rather than traditional game menus.
  • Reviewers frequently suggest the game is best enjoyed as a 'shenanigan-filled' alternative to Forza Horizon 5.
Confidence: 81%
Based on the 176 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 3, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
2.2K
Peak · last 90 days
2.3K
All-time peak
12.9K

Price

Current price
$69.99$13.99-80%
Lowest tracked
$6.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
80%
All-time positive
79%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews26.0K
Positive: 20.5K (79%)Negative: 5.5K (21%)

5%

Reviews from Steam Deck

5%

Dev Response Rate

55h

Avg Playtime at Review

73%

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