The Crew: Open World Racing Across the USA
Developed by Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft, The Crew is an expansive open-world racing video game released in 2014. It is designed around persistent online gameplay, integrating Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) elements into the driving genre. Players are dropped into a massive, scaled-down replica of the contiguous United States, offering thousands of miles of roads and diverse terrain to explore.
Category
Racing, Action, Sports, Massively multiplayer online role-playing, Open world, Action-adventure, Simulation
About
Developed by Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft, The Crew is an expansive open-world racing video game released in 2014. It is designed around persistent online gameplay, integrating Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) elements into the driving genre. Players are dropped into a massive, scaled-down replica of the contiguous United States, offering thousands of miles of roads and diverse terrain to explore.
Players take on the role of Alex Taylor, infiltrating a criminal organization called the 510s. The game seamlessly blends single-player story progression with multiplayer capabilities, allowing players to join or form 'Crews' to complete missions, competitive challenges, and skill tests across the country. Vehicle customization is extensive, functioning much like an RPG loot system, where players collect performance parts to upgrade their cars' specs and classes, making The Crew a unique entry in the racing genre.
Features
- A massive, open-world rendition of the entire contiguous United States.
- Seamless integration of MMO features, allowing immediate interaction with other players.
- Deep RPG-like progression system for vehicles, customizing performance and specs.
- A compelling story campaign involving high-speed pursuits and infiltration.
- Diverse vehicle disciplines (Street, Dirt, Perf, Raid, Circuit) adaptable to various terrains.
- Cooperative and competitive multiplayer activities and challenges.
Ratings
User Reviews
- An ambitious open-world racer that nails the scope. Driving across the entire USA is an incredible experience and the sheer scale is unmatched.
- The customization system feels like an RPG for cars. Addictive progression and great variety of missions keep me coming back for more.
- The sheer size of the map and the amount of content provided ensures hundreds of hours of exploration and competitive racing.
- A true blend of MMO and driving game. The co-op missions with friends are particularly fun and challenging. Definitely worth checking out.
- Great car selection and diverse landscapes. It delivers on its promise of an open-world American driving adventure.