Gameplay
Downhill Domination is an arcade-style racing game. The main objective is to be the fastest rider to reach the bottom of the mountain. The race itself is divided into three types:
- Freeride (FR), featuring large courses with minimal boundaries. Players can experiment and find their preferred route.
- Technical Downhill (TD), featuring medium-length, full-of-obstacle courses, where technique and precision are required.
- Mountain Cross (MX), featuring small courses that are full of man-made hills, moguls, sharp turns, and berms. Mastering the jumps is integral here; bad timing can slow the rider down.
There are a few mechanics that can help players advance through the game, such as:
- Tricking, which can be performed in the air by pressing the shoulder buttons and the triangle button. If landed successfully, it will grant players points, which later will be converted into cash. Tricking can also boost the rider's energy, which is required for sprinting and thus making them cycle faster.
- Combat, which can be done by pressing the square button (left attack) or the circle button (right attack). A successful hit will slow the opponent down, and also grant points and energy boost to the players.
- Pickups (power-ups) can also be found scattered throughout the courses. There are 5 types of pickups in the game: Energy, Adrenaline Boost, Combat Upgrade, Quick Mount, and Extra Points.
- The Bike Shop, where players can spend their earned cash by buying upgrades or better bikes.
Riders
Initially, the players are introduced to 6 fantasy riders to choose from, each with their own set of skills. New riders can be unlocked as they progress through the game; including 5 real-life, professional riders.
Fantasy Riders (Main)
- Ajax - An underground Hip Hop artist from the USA. His top skill is tricking.
- Cosmo - A rebellious, British aristocrat who would rather live his own life than pursue a higher education. His top skills are sprinting and tricking.
- Jonnie - An avid shark researcher from Australia. Her top skill is speed.
- Kalolo - A fire dancer from a seaside village in Tonga. His top skills are speed and combat.
- Mai - A bike messenger from Japan who's trying to find her "zen". Her top skills are sprinting and tricking.
- T-bag - An eccentric, adrenaline junkie of unknown origin, who owns a bike shop somewhere. His top skill is tricking.
Fantasy Riders (Bonus)
- Drud - An Everest tour guide from Germany.
- Rakel - A farmer from the Swedish countryside.
- Kineticlops - A guest rider from War of the Monsters .
Pro Riders
- Brian Lopez
- Eric “EC” Carter
- Missy "The Missile" Giove
- Richie Schley
- Tara Llanes
- Naoki Idegawa ( MT Bikers: Bakusō Mountain Bikers only, replaces Richie Schley)
Mountains
At the start of the game, there are only two mountains available: Mt. MiDoule and Red Pass. As players progress through the game, they will unlock more mountains and courses. Players can also unlock bonus levels, each offering their own unique gameplay.
Soundtracks
There are a total of 40 soundtracks in the game. Some are created for the game, while some are licensed songs from various artists.
Reception
Downhill Domination received "generally favorable reviews" according to Metacritic . [ 3 ] IGN gave it a score of 8, praising its gameplay and level designs, although also stated that the game isn't "terribly inspirational", "innovative", or "original". [ 4 ] The game itself has been referred to as " SSX on bikes" by a few. The criticism of the game is mostly targeted towards its audio and voice acting, with the latter stated to be repetitive.
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