Urban Trial Freestyle

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 461 reviews
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  • humor
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"Urban Trial Freestyle" is a bike racing game where you perform tricks on a trials bike in various urban settings. Customize your bike and choose between Time Attack or Stunt mode. Challenge other players in Ghost Mode and climb the online leaderboards with over 140 challenges available. Impressive physics and dynamic animations add to the gameplay.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 461 reviews
graphics25 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience, especially for fans of trials racing.
  • It features a cool item unlock and level progression system, with nice detailed backgrounds and fun physics.
  • The game is a decent alternative to Trials, providing a unique urban setting and challenges that keep players engaged.
  • The later levels can become frustratingly difficult, leading to a drop in enjoyment.
  • The physics and controls feel unresponsive and less refined compared to the Trials series, making gameplay less satisfying.
  • The game lacks content and variety, with many levels feeling repetitive and not offering enough customization options.
  • graphics52 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals for a 2013 title and noting the appealing realism in certain aspects, while others criticize the low-poly design and outdated mobile heritage. Many comments highlight the lack of graphical options and optimization issues, leading to a perception of the graphics as subpar compared to contemporary standards. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, others feel they fall short of expectations, especially when compared to similar games in the genre.

    • “This game is a whole lot of fun and extremely addictive, with its graphics being appealingly realistic (nice camera panning included), so that you quickly become completely absorbed.”
    • “Really nice graphics for this type of game, the developers have done a marvelous job.”
    • “Urban Trial Freestyle wins in dynamic maps with some cool slow-mo effects, smooth gameplay and surprisingly pretty sharp graphics.”
    • “When you play this mobile app, while you'll see 3D rendered graphics, you'll quickly find it's just 2D gameplay as you do stunts and platforming across the mobile app levels.”
    • “And while I will point out often in over 10,000 Steam reviews, doing the job professionally is a minimum requirement, the graphics are low poly (because of the age and mobile heritage), so they still look bad, and also, what's with the crappy blurry filter you can't turn off?”
    • “11 year old mobile phone graphics, even if once professionally done, don't cut the mustard.”
  • gameplay47 mentions

    The gameplay of Urban Trial Freestyle is a mixed bag, offering a fun and adrenaline-fueled experience reminiscent of the Trials series, with intuitive controls and creative level designs that keep players engaged. However, it suffers from issues like repetitive mechanics, occasional unresponsiveness, and a lack of depth compared to its inspiration, making it a decent but ultimately forgettable option for those seeking a budget-friendly alternative. While some players appreciate its simplicity and charm, others find it frustrating and lacking in polish.

    • “Urban Trials Freestyle is an adrenaline-fueled joyride that combines heart-pounding action with precision gameplay, delivering an exhilarating experience that keeps me coming back for more.”
    • “The intuitive controls make it easy for both newcomers and seasoned riders to enjoy the game without sacrificing the depth of the gameplay.”
    • “The level design is another highlight, with a perfect balance of difficulty that keeps the gameplay challenging without becoming frustrating.”
    • “Urban trial freestyle steals the core gameplay of the Trials series but fails to do anything interesting with it.”
    • “It's an unapologetic knock-off of the brilliant Trials series and it succeeds in replicating the gameplay of that series to a point.”
    • “Now on to the cons: graphically lacking, gameplay is stiff and unresponsive, the levels may be interesting but you need to play each one twice, childishly easy, virtually no customization, not fun.”
  • humor12 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as absurd and edgy, often leading to hilarious situations that keep players engaged and entertained. Many reviewers find it to be one of the funniest games they've played, with a mix of enjoyable gameplay and amusing crashes, making it a great choice for those looking to add humor to their gaming collection. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with addictive gameplay, despite some critiques about the variation in comedic elements.

    • “One of the most hilarious games I've ever played.”
    • “This game is enjoyable, frustrating (in a planned 'just one more go' kind of way), humorous (in fact downright funny in places) and very, very addictive.”
    • “And I keep laughing at the unbelievable situations.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the heavy soundtrack and nostalgic tracks that enhance the atmosphere, while others find it merely adequate or lacking in impact. While some enjoy the dynamic and engaging soundtrack, others criticize it as being minimal or just ambient noise, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the music contributes positively for some, but fails to impress others, highlighting a divide in player preferences.

    • “The slightly gritty atmosphere and heavy soundtrack fit perfectly too.”
    • “For nostalgia purposes, I played Chris Jericho, and man was it nice, it's as if that song was made for this game.”
    • “The soundtrack was fantastic, the graphics were great, the rider customization was fun, the tracks were awesome, it was, overall, far and above Trials 2: Second Edition's minimalistic style.”
    • “It is not as challenging as Trials is, and the music, graphics, vehicle customization, and physics are all sub-par to Trials.”
    • “The game doesn't really hold any explanations of how to play, it has the absolute worst feel of any game I have ever played (no decent background music, just the horrible tinny sound of your bike, which sounds like a nitrous buggy that has been burned out).”
    • “Okay concept combined with cool dynamic maps, held together by a horrible PC port and rubbish vehicle upgrade systems.”
  • story10 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as weak, with many users describing it as cheesy, cliché, and lacking depth. While some players appreciate the graphics and gameplay, they primarily seek fun and engaging mechanics rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, the consensus is that the game excels in providing enjoyable gameplay, even if the story is not a highlight.

    • “But I'll be sure to play story mode again and again to get more stars and earn more records.”
    • “I like it; it has nice graphics and engine, missing some story mode and seems like it's a 'little game' but I still recommend this game :)”
    • “Spy hunters was a blast but could get quite intense between missions; we needed something to fall back on, something we could play that was fun and less intense.”
    • “- Attempt at story but comes off as cheesy, cliché, and boring.”
    • “No story here, just hours of fun!”
    • “Urban Trial Freestyle is an extreme motorcycle game from the side view; no story here, just hours of fun!”
  • replayability9 mentions

    The game offers moderate replayability, primarily through personal best challenges and unlockable content, with a playtime of around 5-7 hours for the main maps. While the creative environments and challenging gameplay enhance replay value, the absence of a level editor and limited content compared to similar games like Trials may leave some players wanting more. Overall, the inclusion of upgrades and challenges adds depth, but the replayability is not as robust as it could be.

    • “The challenges offer more replayability, and they can be very difficult.”
    • “I like that the cash added some depth and replayability with the option to upgrade parts and perform better with the new parts.”
    • “You play every map in 5 - 7 hours and are left without any replayability.”
    • “Also, the lack of a level editor greatly reduces replayability.”
    • “There is some replay value if you want to unlock everything, but also if you just want to beat your personal best.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing stability and performance issues that necessitate lowering graphics settings. While the presence of collectable moneybags encourages exploration and replayability, the overall optimization is considered poor, leading to a recommendation only at a significant discount.

    • “There are also some collectible moneybags throughout the levels which you use to upgrade your bike; whether this is a help or a hindrance to your playstyle is up to you. Typically, they are not too out of the way, and you are encouraged to make separate runs of the tracks for performance and money-collecting.”
    • “The number of stars you get depends on your performance on the track.”
    • “I'm not sure if the problem is on my side or it's the game's optimizations.”
    • “Poorly optimized on some levels, but definitely worth buying at -90%.”
    • “I feel like the graphics engine wasn't optimized very well as I had to lower shadow settings and turn off anti-aliasing.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is described as tedious and repetitive, requiring players to replay levels to unlock content, which can be frustrating for those not motivated by leaderboard rankings. While some find the gameplay addictive, many feel that the necessity to grind detracts from the overall experience.

    • “It’s a brief and utterly forgettable experience, one which only those who are willing to overlook its tedious gameplay in order to see their name in lights on its leaderboards will enjoy.”
    • “Otherwise, you will waste time grinding the same levels to try to unlock the full game.”
    • “(I got about halfway with a maxed out bike and couldn't continue because I didn't have enough stars. I'm not about to tediously go back through every level to five-star them just to complete this. It shouldn't have to come to that.)”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of Urban Trial Freestyle has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it is a mobile app port sold as a full-priced PC game, lacking the quality and innovation expected from a Steam title. Many feel it is an outdated product that fails to justify its price, especially when compared to more established games in the genre.

    • “Urban Trial Freestyle is a free mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a paid product, as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game seems to be a mobile app port of ancient console games from more than 10 years ago, so why this garbage is now suddenly on Steam is surely a mystery to all.”
    • “This game feels like a quick little cash grab when you compare it to Trials Evolution Gold.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by a gritty tone complemented by a heavy soundtrack, enhancing the experience of navigating courses with speed and agility as an acrobatic bike rider. This blend of elements effectively immerses players in the game's dynamic environment.

    • “The atmosphere is gritty in this version, but it doesn't take away from the fact that you are an acrobatic bike rider running a course with either speed, agility, or sometimes both.”
    • “The slightly gritty atmosphere and heavy soundtrack fit perfectly too.”
    • “The atmosphere is gritty in this version, but it doesn't take away from the fact that you are an acrobatic bike rider running a course with either speed or agility, and sometimes both.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability is criticized for being undermined by a poor PC port, leading to a frustrating experience with inadequate explanations and a lack of engaging audio. Players report a disjointed feel and overall dissatisfaction with the game's mechanics and length.

    • “The game is plagued by a horrible PC port, which severely impacts its stability and overall experience.”
    • “It has the absolute worst feel of any game I have ever played, with no decent background music and poor sound design.”
    • “The vehicle upgrade systems are rubbish, contributing to a frustrating gameplay experience.”
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Critic Reviews

65% average critic score

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Play time

18hMedian play time
18hAverage play time
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