RedLynx Trials 2 SE Review

RedLynx Trials 2 SE Review

Review by Mick

Trials 2 SE offers high flying motorcycle obstacle challenges. Your job is to navigate the various courses without dumping the rider. You will be navigating jumps, loops, stair stepped hanging logs and even vertical walls. Compete for the best time with players the world over.

Excitebike for the 21st Century

The tracks are linear in this game so your only job is to accelerate, brake and lean the appropriate direction. Tracks are available in the standard “easy to hard” rating as well as specific trick tracks. You must ride your motorcycle up ramps, down hills and even land on a barrel that only has room for your back tire. The tracks vary in composition but include tires, ladders, scaffolding, and dirt piles. You can also compete for the most flips, the longest wheelie and navigate tracks that are made up of objects that move when you ride on them.

Flips, Ramps, and Moving Obstacles

In Flip mode there are extremely high jumps that allow you to perform seemingly endless backflips. In Wheelie mode your goal is to ride the longest continuous wheelie possible on the track. Dynamic mode is similar to the regular tracks but with one key difference, the track changes as you ride it. Ramps slide down or fall over, barrels tumble down on top of you, landings are boards balanced on top of other boards. Over 60 tracks are available and more are on the way. New tracks are added to the game as they are developed.

Simple Controls But Tough Challenge

Controlling the character is simple. The arrow keys are the primary controls: accelerate, brake, lean forward and lean back. Also available is a reset button for when you crash and need to move back to the last checkpoint. Don't let the simple controls fool you though. While the controls are simple, navigating the tracks can be incredibly difficult even for the top gamers.

The graphics are very well done. The levels are very detailed and all the aspects are included. The actual track consists of realistically detailed items like tractor tires and scaffolding. All the intricate detail adds to the experience as you work your way through the tracks.

Customized Handling Would Be Nice

One limitation of Trials 2 SE is the lack of customizable motorcycles and riders. While allowing only one motorcycle keeps online competition fair, you also can't customize the appearance of your bike and rider. While speed is unnecessary, better handling and shocks could make navigating the tracks easier, or allow for better tricks to be performed.

Conclusion - A Fun Stunt Motorcycle Racer

The goal is simple, get from point A to point B, everything in between is a completely different story. Perfecting your skills to shorten your time and get that coveted top spot on the leader board, squeaking out just one extra backflip or even just making it through the course are just a few of the things that make this game great. Challenging and entertaining obstacles await in Trials 2 SE.