The Crew
End of Life: March 31, 2024
Racing, cars, sandbox, co-op, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
A sandbox racing game developed by Ivory Tower Studios in cooperation with Ubisoft Reflections. The Crew was tailored for the fans of spectacular racing video games. The players become drivers racing across the American roads and cities. There are over 100 car models, whose appearance and performance can be modified as you see fit. The Crew offers several play modes – both single and multiplayer.
Last Update: January 26, 2015
The Crew Game Guide
From this guide for The Crew, you learn how to win gold medals in even the most difficult of races and missions, about the available cars and about the modification options.
December 15, 2014
The Crew Review: Test Drive Unlimited in USA
After six years of hard work, the team behind Test Drive Unlimited has crafted a similar product for Ubisoft. A few dozen of cars, the vast United States and the titular ‘crew’ on the road. How did it all turn out?
Videos and Screens
[2:56] The Crew launch trailer (PL)
[7:56] The Crew 101 trailer
Gamepressure Review
The Crew
After six years of hard work, the team behind Test Drive Unlimited has crafted a similar product for Ubisoft. A few dozen of cars, the vast United States and the titular ‘crew’ on the road. How did it all turn out?
DualShockers: 5.5 / 10 by Jorge Jimenez
While ambitious in attempting to craft a living breathing world with tons to do, it falls short with poor driving and being loaded with superfluous content intended to run up the play clock. The co-op is fun but recommending a driving game where the main activity of driving is no fun is a tough sell.
TheSixthAxis: 6 / 10 by Dan Jones
I really want to love The Crew. The in game world is absolutely huge and it's filled with a great deal of content – it looks brilliant at times too. Although the handling takes some time getting used to it does feel natural as the game begins to open up. Despite that, the driver AI can be infuriating at times, as with the traffic placement which I refuse to believe is a coincidence. The online doesn't feel well integrated either and the story is uninspiring. If you know that you have friends playing The Crew it could turn out to be a great arcade racer, but if you're playing solo for the majority of it, it will no doubt start to feel lifeless and lacking a bit of soul.
Hardcore Gamer: 3 / 5 by Adam Beck
The Crew can be fun under the right circumstances, but unfortunately those are too far and few between. It's not a bad game, as there's a lot to like in this package, but there's also a fair amount holding it back
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Gameplay: Many users appreciate the fun and simple campaign, with easy-to-follow missions and enjoyable group rides with friends.
- Nostalgia and Impact: The game has a strong nostalgic value for many players, with some stating that it significantly shaped their interest in cars and gaming.
- Open World Experience: Players enjoyed the massive open-world recreation of the United States, noting memorable experiences like cruising from New York to Texas.
- High Replay Value: Some players have logged hundreds or even thousands of hours, indicating the game had significant replayability.
- Positive Aspects of Story and Design: Users highlighted the amazing story, physics, music, character design, and the overall map of the game.
The main cons of the game
- Server Shutdown: The most significant issue raised is the shutdown of the game?s servers, which rendered the game unplayable for many, even for those who had purchased it.
- Online Requirement: Players expressed frustration over the game?s requirement to be online to play, particularly for a title that could have had an offline mode.
- Customer Service Issues: Several reviews mention difficulties with login and support, contributing to a negative experience.
- Perceived Poor Business Practices: Users criticized Ubisoft for their handling of the game, claiming it reflects questionable business practices and a lack of respect for their customers.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Offline Play Option: Many players wished for an offline version of the game, especially after the servers were shut down.
- Refunds for Purchases: Users expressed a desire for refunds for the game and its DLCs, feeling that their purchases were rendered worthless due to the server shutdown.
- Remaster or Revival: There is a strong hope among players for a remaster or revival of the game, particularly due to its nostalgic value and impact on their gaming lives.
- Improved Access and Support: Players noted the need for better login processes and customer support to enhance their gaming experience.
Summary
- Overall, while The Crew? was celebrated for its engaging gameplay and nostalgic value, the abrupt server shutdown and lack of offline access have led to significant dissatisfaction among its player base.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 3086 votes. 2102 players anticipated the game.
The Crew Description
The Crew for PC, PS4 and etc. is a car game with a fully open world, allowing the player to compete with other drivers in the area of the United States. The title was produced by French studio Ivory Tower, founded by former employees of Eden Games (responsible for the series of Test Drive Unlimited) with the support team developer, Ubisoft Reflections.
As befits a racing game, the players have the opportunity to assume the roles of drivers and try their hand at exciting race through the streets of American cities. The developers took care of a wide selection of cars available, many of which are licensed models of leading manufacturers. In total, the game offers more than a hundred carefully mapped cars in five diverse categories.
The developers’ ambition was, just like the promotional slogan said, to make sure that the players never raced alone, thus the emphasis on the presence of extensive social features, allowing a smooth transition between single and multiplayer modes. The Crew offers a bunch of modes for, inter alia, individual competition, or team competition with one’s friends or randomly chosen players. One of the key features of the game is an open world – the creators prepared nearly 5,000 square miles of land located in the United States, intended for exploration, filled with a variety of attractions: hundreds of missions, races, and tasks. The role-playing campaign offers about 10 hours of gameplay during which the players participate in history of six different characters.
One of the most characteristic elements of the game is an extensive system of car modifying. The players can make a number of changes not only in the appearance of the body, but also in the technical parameters, adapting the vehicle to individual tastes and preferred driving style. The possibility of creating your own vehicle using parts acquired during the game is also an interesting options. The developers tried to accommodate both the inexperienced players and the lovers of simulation-style gameplay with different driving models.
The Crew for PC, PS4 and etc. is characterized by a high-quality graphics and sound. Carefully mapped car models and varied route surroundings where battles between drivers take place also attract attention.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
The Crew Summary
Game Series: The Crew
Platforms:
PC / Windows December 2, 2014 March 31, 2024 (EOL)
PlayStation 4 December 2, 2014 March 31, 2024 (EOL)
Xbox One December 2, 2014 March 31, 2024 (EOL)
Xbox 360 December 2, 2014 March 31, 2024 (EOL)
Developer: Ivory Tower / Asobo Studio (X360)
Publisher: Ubisoft
The Crew System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.5 GHz/AMD Athlon II X4 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce GTX 260/ Radeon HD 4870 or better, 18 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8/8.1 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5 2.6 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 580/Radeon HD 6870 or better, 18 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/8.1 64-bit
Ubisoft Sued for Misleading Customers. Plaintiffs Presented Evidence and Claims
Two gamers from California have sued Ubisoft for misleading them about The Crew's situation. They are demanding compensation for each person affected.
video games
Martin Bukowski
November 12, 2024
The Crew Is Resurrected. Ubisoft Shut Down Servers, but Fans Are on Track to Recreate Entire Game
Fans affiliated with the group The Crew Unlimited are striving to revive the Ivory Tower studio's game, whose servers were shut down several months ago. That they are doing well is evidenced by gameplay uploaded online yesterday.
video games
Christopher Mysiak
June 21, 2024
Campaign Against Killing Games Continues. We Asked Its Organizer About Future and Lawyers' Opinions About The Crew
The fight against killing games isn't going out. The organizer of the Stop Killing Games initiative answered our questions about the follow-up and the arguments undermining the sense of the action.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
June 7, 2024
Gamers Intensify Fight Over Games. They Want to Force Publishers to Keep Them in Playable Condition
A petition appeared on the UK government's platform regarding the abandonment of games by publishers. Gamers are demanding that they be left at least in a playable state.
video games
Martin Bukowski
April 17, 2024
“Stop Killing Games.” Big Campaign Targeting Publishers Launched. Ending Ubisoft’s Support of the Crew a Flashpoint
The end of the first The Crew encouraged a popular youtuber to initiate „real action” against the practice of „killing” games by publishers.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
April 3, 2024
First The Crew Ends Its 9-year Life; You Have 108 Days Left to Play It
This day had to come at some point - Ubisoft has announced that the first The Crew will stop workin in a dozen weeks or so, along with the shutdown of servers. It's worth playing this original racing sandbox while you have the chance.
video games
Christopher Mysiak
December 14, 2023
The Crew is the next Ubi30 free game
Starting September 14, all members of Ubisoft Club will be able to claim The Crew, a successful open world racing game, on PC for free.
video games
September 8, 2016