Phil Iwaniuk
The GuardianThe Crew 2 review – racing simulator takes the long and grinding road
Published 7/10/2018
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Stadia / PS4 / PC / XONE - 6/29/2018
The Crew 2
The newest iteration in the revolutionary franchise, The Crew 2 captures the thrill of the American motorsports spirit in one of the most exhilarating open worlds ever created. Welcome to Motornation, a huge, varied, action-packed, and beautiful playground built for motorsports throughout the entire US of A. Enjoy unrestrained exploration on ground, sea, and sky. From coast to coast, street and pro racers, off-road explorers, and freestylers gather and compete in all kinds of disciplines. Join them in high-octane contests and share every glorious moment with the world.
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- Ivory Tower
- Publisher
- Ubisoft Entertainment
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65
47 scored reviews
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47
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40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 65 across 47 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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80–895 reviews · 11%
70–7914 reviews · 30%
Below 7027 reviews · 57%
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Michael Ruiz
DualShockersThe Crew 2 Review — A Joyless and Empty Ride
Published 7/9/2018
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50
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Read originalZach Jackson
WellPlayedSea Change
Published 7/9/2018
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60
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Read originalTravis Northup
GamingTrendGamingTrend The Crew 2 Review
Published 7/9/2018
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70
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Read originalJustin Clark
Slant MagazineThe Crew 2 | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 7/5/2018
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50
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Digitally DownloadedReview: The Crew 2 (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 7/5/2018
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60
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Wray
WccftechThe Crew 2 Review – The Ubisofitiest Game of them All
Published 7/5/2018
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65
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseThe Crew 2 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 7/5/2018
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80
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Read originalJohn Whitehouse
ZTGDThe Crew 2 (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 7/5/2018
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55
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisThe Crew 2 Review
Published 7/4/2018
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70
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