If you played the NASCAR Motorfest Tour playlist, enjoyed it, and thought that this is the best thing Ubisoft has ever done in a The Crew game, you are in for a surprise. When I reviewed the original The Crew Motorfest, I mentioned that the playlist-style system in the game would make it easier for Ubisoft to add new content to the game, but I had no idea that they would not only add new playlists but also add brand-new mechanics as well. The NASCAR Motorfest Tour was definitely a good example, but after playing the RC Frenzy playlist, I can now see how far Ubisoft is willing to go to make it better. In this review of RC Frenzy, we try the PC version of The Crew Motorfest to see how this brand-new vehicle type switches up the gear and shows the true potential of the game.
Similar to other playlists, RC Frenzy features 10 events, each catering to a different RC car and an event designed for that particular vehicle. Apart from the main playlist events, you get a handful of side activities like 25 new challenges, 8 feats, and 5 brand-new photo ops based around the new RC cars in the game. The events are a good mix of off-road and on-road racing that gives you a good sense of driving with these new vehicles. The playlist starts with a custom track that not only allows you to play around with the new handling physics but also presents a brilliantly made track using the game’s new custom track builder, which was added at the start of Season 9.
Next up, you get to drive around a cargo ship with some insane jumps and tight corners. The playlist also features two brand-new event types, which are the perfect addition to this playlist, and these are top-down racing events. If you have played some RC racing games, they are mostly displayed as top-down racers. The Crew Motorfest does not force you to drive RC cars with a top-down view all the time, but features special events that use this type of view for maximum nostalgia. Apart from these top-down events, you drive them like normal cars on the road in third-person view, and you can use boost, jump with a special key, and even perform wheelies. Out of the ten events in the playlist, my favourite events include the one where we drive a big monster truck bus RC vehicle, and the one with the off-road RC, where you can really get down and dirty with the mud.
Naturally, these RC cars bring their brand-new handling system to the game. They are not just blazing fast but can jump around, drive on water, and also allow you to land some cool stunts by combining jumps, wheelies, and more. The handling has been made from scratch for these cars by Ubisoft, and it is one of the best handling systems for RC cars that we have seen in any racing game. Another important factor to note here is that despite RC cars having their own unique handling style, they are further specialized into different categories, like normal vehicles. For example, the Phazr Rust Bucket is a street tier vehicle that excels at high speeds and stunts, while the Phazr Coyote is more focused on off-road races with special treaded tires on the rear and softer suspension.
One of my favourite things about the new playlist is that the RC cars are not as tiny in size as some of the other games that have come out previously. Normally, with the term RC, the thought always jumps to tiny cars running around furniture, rooms, or gardens, but that is not the case here. In The Crew Motorfest, the RC cars are much bigger, the handling is closer to real vehicles, and they feel meaty. Every jump, wheelie, or high-speed bump feels like proper vehicle driving. The sense of speed is there, and you will feel like you are driving a real car, only smaller. The perspective still feels like an RC car, but not as small as that of most games. Compared with titles like Motorstorm RC or Re-Volt, where RC cars are driving under actual cars, you have much bigger versions here, and it is very pleasant to drive them around like regular vehicles.
Ubisoft has done an amazing job with The Crew Motorfest’s post-launch content, and the new RC Frenzy playlist is a clear example of it. While every playlist gives a chance to experience some amazing vehicles, RC Frenzy takes it to a whole new level of enjoyment. This is the type of post-launch content that shows the commitment of a developer with its product. To top it off, every RC car handles and feels unique. They are not just a reskin of a base model. You get trick-happy RC, off-road ones, road racing ones, and so on. Every RC car brings its own personality to the game. I would love to see more RC playlists arrive in The Crew Motorfest because it is not enough, and once you have completed the last race, it leaves you wanting more.
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Final Verdict:
RC Frenzy stands as the strongest playlist introduced to The Crew Motorfest to date, fundamentally reshaping how the game feels to play. Rather than simply offering a new vehicle type, it delivers a fresh perspective that turns familiar environments into chaotic, fast-paced playgrounds. The RC cars are exceptionally well-designed, with responsive and satisfying handling that makes every event feel engaging. More than a novelty, RC Frenzy is a standout addition that elevates the overall experience and is an easy must-play for anyone jumping back into the game.
Final Score: 9.5/10
Disclaimer: Early access to the RC Frenzy playlist for The Crew Motorfest on PC was provided by Ubisoft for this review. Read our Review Policy.
