If Tour de France 2020 looked like a small category 2 pass in the history of the license with its small novelties, Tour de France 2021 would be a false flat descending. The new title from Cyanide is really stingy in novelties, does not change its interface or the graphic aspect of the title of a gut. It even removes the online multiplayer mode and the challenge mode to further impoverish the content, despite the many support races available to the Tour (Critérium du Dauphiné, Paris-Nice, Flandrian classics ...). We will simply retain a slightly clearer MyTour mode and very coherent AI opponents compared to reality. For the rest, Tour de France 2021 is still as accessible for any cycling fan and fun in split screen, but not really worth it compared to last season.
Tour de France 2021 remains a quite good game (accessibility, immersion, strategic options), but Cyanide risks losing credibility with its loyal fans. A graphic step is needed and the developer has to be more generous in novelties so as not to become an anonymous rider in the middle of the peloton.
The new edition of "Tour de France 2021" is rather mixed. In contrast to the predecessor, some elements have been removed and the innovations and improvements are rather charming. Some great and tactical races are created thanks to the new possibilities and the familiar first-person perspective. The graphics have only been minimally improved and look better in many areas. In addition, the loading time has been shortened, but the faces of the drivers could finally be integrated. In return, the sound and the other acoustic elements are convincing and create a credible atmosphere. If you would like to be the winner with your team again, you should take a closer look at "Tour de France 2021".
Tour de France 21 isn’t a particularly fun game to play for a neutral, but will appeal to a core fanbase, whilst giving all of us something of an appreciation of what a tough sport this is.
The Pro Leader mode allows you to create your own cyclist, and focus on the discipline you want to specialise in, whether it’s sprinting or climbing. Levelling up is vague and feels unsatisfying, however, and the whole package lacks the layer of gloss you’ve probably come to expect from other more popular sports games. This is a surprisingly tactical title overall, though, and it does bring something different to the genre. If you’re looking for a different kind of sports game, this could be worth shaving your legs for.
Tour de France 2021 feels so, so familiar. Whilst the upcoming 2021 tour is replicated in its entirety, there's little new here. Tweaked Peleton behaviours will improve your experience but it's an experience wrapped in the same tired engine. The license brings a lot with it but I'm still puzzled by a roster of identical riders that show a real lack of individuality. Fans will enjoy the mountain of content but it doesn't really feel fresh to me in any major way.
Actually I think it's a quite good game in the end. You know what to expect from the previous game instalments.. If I should mention one thing that I think could make the game better besides the models looking identical, it should be when you play an individual time trial, I would like to play with all the riders in a team instead of just one rider, just like in the real world, so you could play as the lowest placed rider in the general classification and when he's done you play the next rider in your team, all the way up to your best placed rider.
SummaryWin the yellow jersey with the official game of the Tour de France 2021. All 21 stages and the biggest Classics are included. Experience a new objective system, a redesigned My Tour mode and other new features.