Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Racing, Sport
- Platforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: Midway Games
- Publishers: Midway Games
Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt (2002)
Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt is a BMX video game developed by Acclaim Studios Austin and published by Acclaim Entertainment. It was released for the PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox in 2002. The game features 21 characters and 10 levels, and allows players to compete in various BMX events, including street, vert, and dirt.
Gameplay
Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt is a trick-based BMX game similar to the Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX series. Players control a BMX biker and must complete various goals within levels to unlock later courses. The game’s control scheme is simple: one button is used to perform tricks, and another is used to modify the trick once it’s performed. Players can string together combos of tricks to earn more points and fulfill requirements in the game.
Unlike other similar games, Gravity Games Bike rewards the same amount of points for performing the same trick repeatedly. This makes it easier for players to rack up high scores and unlock new levels. The game also features a number of different multiplayer modes, including deathmatch, trick attack, and hot seat.
Characters
Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt features a roster of 21 characters, each with their own unique stats and abilities. Some of the characters are based on real-life BMX riders, such as Dave Mirra, Ryan Nyquist, and Jamie Bestwick. Other characters are fictional, such as the game’s mascot, Gravity Girl.
Each character has their own strengths and weaknesses. For example, Dave Mirra is a well-rounded character with good stats in all areas. Ryan Nyquist is a technical rider who excels at performing difficult tricks. Jamie Bestwick is a vert specialist who can pull off some of the biggest airs in the game.
Levels
Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt features 10 levels, each with its own unique layout and challenges. The levels are divided into three different categories: street, vert, and dirt.
The street levels are set in urban environments and feature a variety of obstacles, such as rails, stairs, and gaps. The vert levels are set in skateparks and feature large ramps and pools. The dirt levels are set in outdoor environments and feature jumps, berms, and other obstacles.
Each level has a number of different goals that players must complete in order to unlock the next level. These goals can include performing a certain number of tricks, collecting a certain number of items, or beating a certain time limit.
Multiplayer
Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt features a number of different multiplayer modes, including deathmatch, trick attack, and hot seat.
In deathmatch mode, players compete to score the most points by performing tricks and knocking out their opponents. In trick attack mode, players compete to perform the most difficult tricks. In hot seat mode, players take turns playing the game on the same console.
Reception
Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s solid gameplay and fun multiplayer mode, while others criticized its repetitive gameplay and lack of polish. The game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Gravity Games Bike: Street Vert Dirt is a solid BMX video game that offers plenty of content and a fun multiplayer mode. It’s not as polished as some of the other BMX games on the market, but it’s still a lot of fun. The game has a cult following among BMX fans, and it’s still played by many people today.
Review Score
7.5/10
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