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TrickStyle

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61%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, stability
74% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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TrickStyle is a single player and multiplayer racing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Criterion Games and was released on February 21, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

TrickStyle is a Science Fiction Sport game that lets you race on hoverboards across 18 tracks in locations spread across three continents. Compete in single-player, local multi-player or PvP modes with up to 2 players in split screen, pulling off tricks and jumps while avoiding obstacles to win. Defeating champion boss characters unlocks new hoverboards, while an iconic techno soundtrack and inspired sound effects enhance the gameplay experience.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
music5 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • TrickStyle offers a nostalgic experience with its stylish visuals, unique setting, and a good selection of tracks and characters.
  • The game features exhilarating gameplay with the freedom to perform tricks while racing, making it a fun and engaging experience.
  • It successfully captures the essence of local multiplayer gaming, providing a blast from the past for those who enjoyed it on the Dreamcast.
  • The game suffers from various technical issues, including poor controller support, bugs, and a lack of modern resolution options.
  • The AI is not very challenging, making races feel too easy, and the game is criticized for being too short and lacking variety in levels.
  • Many players have reported frustrating controls and mechanics, particularly with the trick system and the final race, which can lead to a tedious experience.
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the excellent soundtrack and find it enhances the gameplay experience, some express disappointment over missing songs from the original and a mismatch between the music and race tracks. Overall, the upbeat and engaging music contributes positively to the fun of racing with hoverboards, despite some technical issues.

    • “A racing game featuring hoverboards, which was rather unusual, and awesome music, was more than enough to have a total blast.”
    • “Speed and stunts and great music.”
    • “This old game still has excellent music, cool stunts, and cool outfits.”
    • “Some people complain about the music not being appropriate for the different race tracks.”
    • “In defense of the update, I noticed I could now use up and down in the menus and I now have sound effects in-game (still no music?).”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are noted for their stylish visuals and unique art style, which many players appreciate. However, some reviews point out that the graphics feel dated and are hindered by poor level design and a lack of variety, making it less appealing for new players. Overall, while the aesthetic is praised, it may not be enough to overcome other gameplay shortcomings.

    • “Stylish visuals and a unique setting.”
    • “Nice graphics (love that style).”
    • “Stylish setting and art style.”
    • “▪ dated graphics”
    • “Love the concept and graphics, but the poor level design and lack of variety kill it for me.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay in Trickstyle is characterized by exhilarating mechanics and a futuristic setting, providing a fun and simple experience. However, players have reported frustrating issues such as collision bugs with invisible walls and a "rubber band" mechanic that keeps opponents unnaturally close, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While controls have seen some improvements, they still require mapping adjustments to enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “Trickstyle offers an exhilarating experience with its futuristic setting and adrenaline-fueled gameplay.”
    • “Fun and simple gameplay.”
    • “Pretty awesome game mechanics.”
    • “The controls have to be mapped and do not work out of the gameplay itself.”
    • “The gameplay feels unpolished and lacks the fluidity expected from a game of this genre.”
    • “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, making it frustrating at times.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, particularly with controller bindings and menu navigation, which often require a keyboard. Users report that these issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “The sound has been added, but it's incredibly buggy at best.”
    • “There is no effort to bind the controller; keyboard controls are still very buggy.”
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TrickStyle is a racing game with science fiction theme.

TrickStyle is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

TrickStyle was released on February 21, 2017.

TrickStyle was developed by Criterion Games.

TrickStyle has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

TrickStyle is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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