BMX Streets

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"BMX Streets" is a sport game that offers various play modes, including single-player, co-op, and multiplayer. It's a freestyle extreme biking simulator with an open world, featuring innovative controls that allow for full expression and customization of riding styles. The game boasts realistic physics, endless bike customization options, and diverse environments, although it may contain some bugs that could affect gameplay.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,414 reviews

gameplay102 positive mentions

stability226 negative mentions

The game offers a steep learning curve that is rewarding once mastered, making it satisfying to land tricks.
The bike customization options are extensive, allowing players to personalize their rides down to minute details.
The developer is actively updating the game based on community feedback, showing commitment to improving the overall experience.

The game feels unfinished and has numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
The map is large but feels empty and lifeless, lacking NPCs and interactive elements.
The controls can be overly sensitive and inconsistent, making it difficult to perform tricks and navigate smoothly.

gameplay
358 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
62%
9%
The gameplay of this title has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a steep learning curve and frustrating mechanics that can lead to a button-mashing experience. While some appreciate the depth and potential of the trick mechanics, others criticize the awkward physics and lack of clear tutorials, making it difficult for newcomers to grasp the controls. Overall, the game shows promise but feels unfinished, with many players suggesting it requires further refinement and polish to enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay really brings back those days when you put on your headphones, hop on a bike, and disappear into the night.”
- “With its addictive gameplay and promising foundation, it's easy to see why it's worth giving a try.”
- “Once you get a feel for the new gameplay... it is an absolute blast.”
- “Complicated mechanics lead to just button mashing to perform certain tricks, with pretty much no walkthrough at the beginning for how to play.”
- “Altogether, this leads to a rather frustrating gameplay experience, especially when trying to complete missions.”
- “The overall gameplay is so stiff, overcomplicated, and unnatural it's not even funny.”
stability
236 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many describing it as "extremely buggy" and "unfinished." Players report frequent glitches, unpredictable physics, and issues with controls that hinder gameplay, making it frustrating at times. While some find enjoyment in the game despite these problems, the consensus is that it requires substantial improvements and polish to meet player expectations.
- “Don’t listen to all the hate comments, it feels great and runs great even on my laptop.”
- “Ignore negative reviews; the game runs great even on low-end PCs. The physics feel great and allow for way more creativity than was ever possible in Pipe. Money well spent, highly recommended.”
- “Honest opinion: it is an $80 NZD game. I personally am glad I spent every penny on this game. I really love it; I've played about 400 hours on Pipe and have been waiting for 5 years. It's a very empty game, but it's a solo dev and there's a lot to come. The game runs great; tricks 10/10. It's worth the $80 NZD in my opinion, and there are mod maps, so you'll never get bored of the old maps when there are new ones every couple of weeks.”
- “I'm saddened to say the game is still wildly buggy and nowhere near worth the $44 CDN charge.”
- “Considering this buggy mess of a BMX sim was what we waited years for, I am thoroughly disappointed with the progress and functionality of the game.”
- “The game is buggy, and performance is not so great, sitting at 50fps to 120fps fluctuates too much.”
story
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The game lacks a cohesive storyline, offering only a series of challenging missions that many players find frustrating and poorly designed. While some appreciate the difficulty and customization options, the absence of a narrative or structured progression detracts from the overall experience, leaving players wanting more depth and context. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a work in progress, with hopes for future improvements and the addition of a story mode.
- “Work in progress but if you know the story behind it then you know it's a masterpiece.”
- “Challenges are fine but a story would have been great.”
- “No storyline or anything as such.”
- “It's not worth $40 - the rinse and repeat content on an empty large map just needs more - storyline, future unlockable map locations, some sort of progression.”
- “I wish it had a 'story' mode and wasn't just an open world full of random challenges.”
graphics
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
60%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while some visuals are impressive, others appear unfinished or lack detail, particularly in certain assets like trees and anti-aliasing. Performance issues, such as choppy graphics at high speeds and bugs, detract from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that the game is visually better than its predecessor, Pipe, but still falls short of expectations for its price point. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but not groundbreaking, with room for improvement in optimization and detail.
- “The map is huge and well balanced, the bike customization really goes into detail, the graphics are really nice.”
- “Great flip and spin physics and the graphics are beautiful.”
- “Developed by Mash Games, this title delivers an exhilarating experience that seamlessly blends challenging gameplay with stunning visuals, immersing players in the vibrant world of street BMX riding.”
- “It's only a lighting bug but it's been in the game for over 6 months now, and on top of that, the graphics are really choppy. The controls definitely don't feel as nice as Pipe BMX, which was only £10 when it came out and had way less bugs and issues than this game. For granted, it doesn't have multiplayer, which is my guess as to why the price is so high, but it really isn't worth it in the game's current state.”
- “The world doesn't feel realistic, textures and visuals aren't great, and sadly it's an empty city.”
- “Graphics are kinda lame for a game this expensive.”
optimization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
48%
28%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including stuttering and fluctuating frame rates, particularly on higher-end hardware. While some users report satisfactory performance, especially in multiplayer, others criticize the game for feeling rushed and lacking proper testing, leading to graphical glitches and poor asset quality. The Steam Deck compatibility is also noted as problematic, though there is hope for future improvements through updates.
- “However, the performance in multiplayer is fantastic so far despite me thinking that it would have lowered FPS.”
- “Performance is good, works out of the box on Linux, which is lovely.”
- “I wanted this game to be like skate but for BMX and currently it's exactly that and a bit more. I'm having so much fun running it off my 1080 6GB, 2070 Ti 6GB, and 4090 Ti 12GB. I'm seeing no performance issues with either PC and I have no issues paying the price.”
- “It's seems like the game was rushed to release without proper testing and optimization.”
- “Even on great hardware (3070/i7) it's unplayable with 20-40fps (fluctuates, makes it even worse) and no settings relieve this performance issue.”
- “Do not buy, definitely not worth $40 and the game is not optimized at all.”
grinding
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding mechanics in the game are widely criticized for being inconsistent and frustrating, with players often struggling to execute basic maneuvers due to misplaced 'suction' mechanics and janky physics. While some find the grinding system enjoyable when it works, many report that it feels overly difficult and tedious, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a mixed bag, with potential that remains largely unfulfilled due to technical issues and poor design choices.
- “Grinding is very hard, etc.”
- “The grinding feels too finicky to get it right compared to pipe, and tooth grinds are janky, leaning to the left/right feeling inverted or so.”
- “"Grinding the ground" is practically game-breaking and beyond annoying that I've closed the game off that alone.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nice lofi hip-hop tracks despite the limited number of songs, while others find the soundtrack unremarkable and often choose to mute it. Additionally, issues with volume settings and the balance between music and sound effects have been noted, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience.
- “While there aren't many songs in the soundtrack, the music is really nice (lofi hip hop).”
- “Consolidating the options menus, a good soundtrack, and the ability to make a custom character would all be solid things to add but don't detract from the game today.”
- “It's not my sort of music, but it's there at least.”
- “Soundtrack is just something you'll turn off.”
- “After a few hours of playtime, I already have the music muted.”
- “- for some reason, music volume is set to 0 by default.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as quirky and entertaining, with players finding amusement in the clever brand names, glitchy physics, and the absurdity of character tumbles. While some aspects, like sensitive collisions and overcomplicated gameplay, can become frustrating, many players still share laughs over these moments, indicating a lighthearted charm despite the game's unfinished nature. Overall, the humor adds a unique flavor to the experience, though it may wear thin over time.
- “The funny brand names are clever and entertaining.”
- “This was quite the funny experience watching the character tumble forever.”
- “The collisions with people online are kind of sensitive, but at the same time, I find it funny. My friend and I have run into each other a bunch of times, and we always laugh it off.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The game's replayability is bolstered by a growing modding community and deep gameplay mechanics, appealing to both seasoned players and newcomers. However, some users express frustration with bugs and difficulty in executing moves, which detracts from the overall experience. While there is potential for improvement through updates and community support, many players feel the game currently lacks the polish needed for sustained enjoyment.
- “Modded maps are already popping off, so it seems like there will be a big community around this game and a lot of replayability down the line.”
- “Whether you're a seasoned BMX enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, BMX Streets offers something for everyone, with its deep gameplay mechanics and endless replay value.”
- “Session is a far better skate game, with far more possibilities and replayability.”
- “(edit: 55 hours into the game, I can say I'm starting to regret deleting Pipe because it was honestly more fun than this game. The transition stuff in this game is so much better, but doing simple things like spins into grinds or certain grinds is much harder because you have to land very specifically to make it work. Half the time I can't get the right grind input, which I think is partially my fault, but it's definitely too difficult for me to enjoy the game when I can never flow around a park or map without bailing. My joystick wasn't exactly where it should've been, or my character spun a few degrees too far to stick the 180 into a grind. The biggest problem is that I just can't explore half the map because the game starts to get so buggy with a ton of lag, where it looks like I have less than half the frame rate and it goes super slow. I have a pretty good PC and never had an issue with any other game, and this only applies to certain parts of the map. I tried tons of stuff and asked other people about it, but no real help has come. Some have even told me the game is just like that, so I've given up on trying. Also, how quickly the character slows down is making it so annoying to connect lines, which used to be my favorite thing. I'm still happier to have the game than not have it, but it is very disappointing, and until it is made better, it is definitely no replacement for their previous game, which is more playable overall.)”
- “As much as I am enjoying riding around at the moment, with the state of the game I can't recommend buying it. I'm not going to refund the game in hopes that something good actually comes out of this game, whether it be at the hands of the devs or the modding community. This game has great bones, but sadly I was expecting a little more from it having been teased for such a long time. If the game changes for the better and ends up in a more playable state, I'll update my review. I guess we'll see what the future holds.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing skepticism about the developers' commitment to future updates or improvements. Many feel that the game lacks depth and engagement, featuring empty environments and minimal content, which further reinforces the perception of it being a quick money-making scheme rather than a well-supported project.
- “Cash grab game, don't waste your money.”
- “Clearly a quick cash grab.”
- “And they have no intentions of ever updating it, and they never will because they are on their next cash grab vacation pay called BMX Streets 2.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its meticulous detail, creating an authentic and immersive experience that resonates with players, earning a perfect score of 10/10. While some users note occasional jankiness, the overall ambiance is described as relaxing and enjoyable, making it a key selling point for those interested in this type of game.
- “From the gritty streets to the sprawling urban landscapes, every detail is meticulously crafted, creating an atmosphere that feels both authentic and immersive.”
- “The atmosphere is a 10/10!”
- “The game is a bit janky at times, but it's a fun game and exactly what I was hoping for with the relaxing atmosphere I loved from Pipe.”
- “Only buy this game if you have the money and are really interested in the atmosphere of the game.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a wholesome community that fosters positive interactions among players, creating a supportive environment. This sense of camaraderie enhances the overall experience, making moments of spontaneity, like performing random flips, feel joyful and connected.