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Review By:

Hoover

Date:

07/30/2003

Release: 07/22/2003
Publisher:

Sony

Developer:

Incog, Inc. Entertainment

Platform:

Playstation 2

In stores this week is the extreme bicycle racing game Downhill Domination; a new breed of game with no other competitors.  It is the first downhill mountain bike racing game published for the latest consoles.  The game includes professional riders, licensed manufacturers and multiple courses to test your racing ability down the mountainside.

Up to 4 players can play head-to-head in three unique course styles:

  • Mountain Cross – current racing trend
  • Technical Downhill – classic downhill racing
  • Freeride – free ride

The game can be played in first or third person perspective and there are 14 riders to choose from including 5 pro riders.  The pro riders are Eric Carter (California), Tara Llanes (California), Missy Giove (NYC), Brian Lopes (California) and Richtie Schley (Vancouver, B.C) all accomplished BMX racers with multiple championships at all levels of the sport.

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This game was developed by Incog Inc. the developers of Twisted Metal Black and War of the Monsters so you know the action is going to be fast and furious.  Besides the 14 different riders there are 27 courses around the globe including tropical islands, desert canyons, mountain passes and city streets among others.  Races can have up to 10 competitors and the courses are dynamically changing with different weather, trees and even rock slides.

In career mode of the game racers try and win races to gain corporate sponsorship.  Sponsorship means official gear and the latest parts and equipment for your ride.  The more races you win the more points/cash are accumulated to purchase upgraded bike frames, wheels and suspensions.  Other single player modes include Practice, Single Event, Freestyle, Time Trial, and Training.  Multi player modes are broken down into Practice, Single Event, Arcade, Freestyle and Custom Tournament Editor.

In addition to the fully customizable bikes, Downhill Domination incorporates more than 30 tricks and a ton of combat tactics.  Combat tactics include jamming sticks into competitors’ spokes, throwing water bottles, and executing hip checks.  The crazy aerial stunts can be “Superstyled” and “Combo’d” via the Super Trick System to gain even more points.  Points and victories unlock numerous bonus features:  Extra Courses, Bonus Riders, Downhill Video Clips, Game Attribute Editors, Music Tracks and more! 

You can’t have a hard rocking racing game without some good music so Downhill Domination comes with 20 licensed punk, hip-hop, techno and classic rock tracks.

Based on the past success of titles from this development shop and the anticipation surrounding this one of a kind game I am looking forward to shredding down the mountain.

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