[2 Minute Review] Trials 2:Second Edition

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Are a simplistic physics engine, simplistic controls, and impressive visuals enough to make a great game?

Yes, yes, and yes. Read on.

DO: You control a bike rider in a straight line in a warehouse full of ramps, jumps, and other obstacles. The catch: the way you lean forward and back on the bike. There are timed modes and stunt modes. Uses a keyboard or gamepad.

TYPE: Casual (that can be played for hours or as little as 30 seconds)

PLATFORM: Digital download online or via Steam

PRICE: $9.99, FREE Demo

MEAT: I picked this game up via Steam the weekend it came out at$8.99. This is one of those games where everything just clicks: visuals, controls, sound, game play, and price. I am surprised that it’s not more popular than it already is (in the indie-underground). The goal of getting to the end of the obstacle course is simple enough. However, it’s the journey that is the challenge. I imagine that most players right out of the gate will gun the bike. A couple of broken bones—or fatality—and they’ll learn that this game is about timing and finesse.

PERKS: Leaderboards; achievements (Steam); team play; download-able content; video editor; price

SCREAMS: To be on Xbox Live—at the same price. To be a mainstream game. To not have such a competitive online community—watch the videos—those guys are insane.

VERDICT: +. Own it on Steam.

I am feeling generous, and to celebrate our first 2 Minute Review I’ll be gifting one copy of this game via Steam. All you have to do is post your Steam ID in the comments and leave us some feedback on the review (like the idea? thoughts?). Drawing closes a week from posting.

June 12, 2008 | Nat | Filed Under 2 Minute Reviews, Casual Games, PC, Video Games 

Comments

4 Responses to “[2 Minute Review] Trials 2:Second Edition”

  1. Brock on June 12th, 2008 9:24 pm

    I LIKE IT!

    Now gimme :)

    Hopefully this will give you an incentive to finish off some of those games in your backlog.

    And my steam ID is Guboo

  2. flamingsquirrel on June 12th, 2008 9:52 pm

    Nice review, looking forward to more.
    I don’t have a steam ID though, looks like someone else gets it

  3. Tony on June 12th, 2008 10:57 pm

    I think I tried a Flash version of this once. Maybe I downloaded it. Either way, it was very addicting.

    I may just sign up for Steam to get in on the give-away. :)

  4. Nat on June 12th, 2008 11:08 pm

    @Brock …and I am the guy who was trying to complete them all.

    @Tony I believe that the first version was a Flash game.

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