MX World Tour fits the standard look and sound of a budget title. Riders look boxy and animate stiffly. Even when trying to pull off the limited assortment of tricks or crashing, it just doesn’t look all that good. What the game does have going for it, however, are the tracks. Indoor tracks all look the same, so you’re not likely to get much variety while racing Stadiumcross races. But when you move into Motocross, you’re treated to some nice environments. Races take place in several locations around the world like Rome and Tokyo, and feature little ambient details to give some variety. One of the more impressive tracks takes place against the backdrop of the Great Wall of China. Still, the game isn’t much to look at.
On the plus side, MX World Tour features commentary by Jamie herself. Of course, you’re not likely to hear much from her during races. You hear a little introduction before the race and maybe a comment or two during the race, but that’s about it. Music selection is made up mainly of loud, screechy, metal tunes. I suppose it’s meant to get you in the mood to race, but I found it annoying. At least there’s Custom Soundtrack support, which was a pleasant surprise considering the lack of support this feature receives from bigger budget titles.
