The Crew Motorfest Takes Off on an Island Adventure – Hands-on Impressions

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The Crew Motorfest is looking to make some notable changes to the formula which fans of the series have grown accustomed to over the past decade. Probably the biggest shift is moving the game away from the mainland of the United States, where players will now find themselves adventuring through the many diverse biomes that the Hawaiian island of O’ahu has to offer. While racers were previously able to navigate from New York to San Francisco in one giant map, The Crew Motorfest is aiming to have a more focused environment that players can explore.

In my 3 hours of hands-on with the game, it’s clear that Ubisoft Ivory Tower is trying to steer this racing franchise in a different direction while addressing some of the faults of the previous title. With a greater emphasis on road vehicles – while boats and planes continue to take a backseat – The Crew Motorfest is setting itself up to deliver a fun arcade racing experience for motoring fans to enjoy.

The Crew Motorfest’s new backdrop is the beautiful island of O’ahu. You’ll find yourself driving down the busy streets of Waikiki, cruising along the sandy-white beachside shores, or flying over the top of the island’s volcanic cone at Diamond Head. Although players are no longer driving across the countryside of Route 66 in the midwest of the United States, O’ahu is a perfect replacement and offers an assortment of visually interesting locations to adventure through.

While racing across the open world of the island, various playlists will be made available to you which explored different aspects of car culture and also look at some of the standout vehicles behind those trends. The Made in Japan playlist can have you drifting around the mountain