PIPE by BMX Streets

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PIPE by BMX Streets is a single player sport game. It was developed by Mash Games and was released on March 15, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Pipe is a physics based BMX experience built for the BMX community designed to simulate realistic BMX motion. Perform over 50 aerial stunts, grind any corner, send big airs in the Pipe! Pipe also includes some fun Easter Eggs for those willing to explore and think outside the box.

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Single-Player

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,350 reviews

gameplay35 positive mentions

stability33 negative mentions

Great physics and controls that feel intuitive, reminiscent of the Skate series.
Active modding community that enhances gameplay with custom maps and tricks.
Fun and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged for hours.

Limited content with only a few maps, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Bugs and glitches, particularly with character movement and controls.
Requires a controller to play, with no keyboard support, which can be frustrating for some players.

gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this BMX game is characterized by solid mechanics and realistic physics, offering a rewarding experience for players who invest time in mastering the controls. While many users praise the smoothness and intuitiveness of the gameplay, there are significant criticisms regarding the lack of content, such as challenges and a scoring system, which detracts from its overall appeal. Despite these shortcomings, the game is seen as a promising simulator for BMX enthusiasts, with potential for future updates and improvements.
- “This is probably the best real feeling BMX game out from a mechanics standpoint, not like Tony Hawk button mashing.”
- “Buttery smooth gameplay paired with natural controls that cover every BMX fundamental makes for the best BMX game I have ever played!”
- “Can't recommend this game enough; the gameplay and physics are amazing, and the developer always keeps in touch with the community to help out and fix bugs wherever he can.”
- “The base mechanics seem neat and well crafted, but I can't say anything beyond that since I was so thrown off by the lack of content in a fully fledged release with high reviews.”
- “Game is basically a money grab to fund an apparently better game that never seems to be coming... the mechanics feel painfully clunky and slow, and the input lag is so painful.”
- “Game mechanics and controls are the worst I've used in my 25 years of gaming.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some players praising them as "amazing" and "top notch," particularly for a small development team, while others criticize them as "dated" or lacking in detail, especially in lighting. Overall, many users appreciate the visual quality and realism, noting that it enhances the gameplay experience, though there are suggestions for further improvements and updates.
- “I couldn’t find one for BMX until I found BMX Pipe, which is the best and most enjoyable BMX I’ve ever played, with the graphics being the best of any BMX game on the market and the feel of riding feeling so rewarding when landing tricks.”
- “The graphics are great, easy controls, lots of fun!”
- “Absolute best BMX game out there, amazing graphics, great physics, all-around amazing game.”
- “The graphics are terrible.”
- “Even though it's a relatively new game, both the animations and graphics look dated.”
- “Seems like someone just tried to make a game and didn't even bother to do the graphics.”
stability
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which can significantly detract from the overall experience, making it feel unpolished and at times unplayable. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration with the stability, noting that it often feels like a work in progress rather than a finished product. However, there is some optimism regarding ongoing updates and community support aimed at improving stability over time.
- “The amount of glitches and dumb things your character does 100 percent of the time makes this game almost unplayable. It's a cool concept, but I'm just going to wait for Skate 4.”
- “Right now it's just a glitchy, buggy, barely running game with potential.”
- “It's unclear that when you buy this, you aren't buying the game; you're buying a $10 physics demo, which is buggy and nowhere near a finished product.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking, with many players expressing a desire for built-in music options or playlists to enhance their experience. While the game is enjoyable for relaxing and playing alongside personal music or podcasts, the absence of any default soundtrack or structured music elements has been noted as a significant drawback. Overall, players appreciate the game's chill vibe but feel that incorporating music could elevate the experience further.
- “Great game with great mods... I find it very relaxing when listening to music and playing.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “It's a fun game to throw on and relax to while jamming to some music.”
- “No music whatsoever in the game.”
- “No challenges, or music, or other people to ride with.”
- “There's no structure or even scoring, no music, nothing but some almost passable BMX physics.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The game's story aspect is largely absent, with many users noting that it lacks a traditional narrative, challenges, or a scoring system. While some players express a desire for a more structured story mode akin to other games in the genre, the focus remains primarily on gameplay mechanics rather than storytelling. Overall, the consensus is that the game functions more as a simulator than a narrative-driven experience.
- “It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you.”
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Not sure if it's kept up with, but I hope it is; would love to see a story mode like the skate games had.”
- “☑ no story”
- “Okay, this game is a solid BMX simulator, but that's pretty much all it is. I can't really give it the title of a game because it doesn't really have game mechanics. For example, there is no score system, there are no challenges, there is no story, there are no leaderboards. You can only choose one rider who will always have the same stats. Like I said, it is a simulator and that's pretty much it.”
- “(Not much story besides some achievements to unlock, mostly the type of game to jump in and do whatever.)”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is primarily derived from its funny ragdoll physics and the hilarious character movements during crashes, which players find entertaining. Many users appreciate the comedic elements that arise from glitches and the overall absurdity of the gameplay, contributing to a lighthearted experience. Overall, the game's humor enhances its appeal, making it enjoyable and engaging for players.
- “This is probably the best bike game I will play, mostly because of the funny but realistic physics and other mods you can put into this game.”
- “The way the character moves off the bike is hilariously awful.”
- “Free & fluid movement with funny ragdoll crashes.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding mechanics in the game are poorly executed, with inconsistent controls and frustrating physics that detract from the experience. Players find the grinding system to be broken, often feeling as if the bike is magnetized to the rails, and the overall gameplay is marred by laggy controls and annoying respawn mechanics.
- “Frame rate sucks for a 2018 game and the controls for grinding are extremely inconsistent and straight up not fun to play.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding is broken; it feels like the bike gets magnetized to the rail. Controls still feel a bit laggy, and the ragdoll physics are overdone and look like a mess.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's initial content and the availability of mods that significantly enhance replayability. The fun gameplay and endless combinations contribute to a strong replay value, even in its demo form.
- “There's a good amount of content at the start for the price, and plenty of mods to extend the replayability.”
- “The game is so fun, and the combinations are endless, which makes for great replay value, despite it being a demo.”
- “The game has a good amount of content at the start for the price, but I found the replayability lacking after a few runs.”
- “While there are plenty of mods available, the core gameplay doesn't offer enough variety to keep me coming back.”
- “After completing the main story, I realized there wasn't much incentive to replay the game, as the experience felt repetitive.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, criticizing developers for prioritizing profit over product quality and suggesting that the game feels like a cash grab before it has established a solid foundation.
- “I mean, come on devs, quit trying for the cash grab so early. At least have something of a product first before throwing it up on Steam; this just makes you look terrible.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users report smooth performance due to well-optimized scripts, others struggle with running the game smoothly on Windows 10.
- “Another selling point I'd like to address is the optimization; Mash has done a great job optimizing his scripts. I play this game on my system without any issues.”