Description
Customization is key in Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2. In this
release, players can create their own riders (or ride as BMX champ Dave
Mirra, Ryan Nyquist, and others in an impressive posse of BMX pros), choose
their own sponsors, and even design their own parks in which to complete a
variety of challenges. As players progress through the game, they'll earn
the respect of fellow riders. The ultimate, however, is to unseat Mirra
himself as king of the BMX hill.
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 also supports up to 12 players
and features 10 multiplayer games, including an extreme bikathalon
competition. Also, the release includes eight additional game levels, and
they're four times beefier than before. Tear and trick through a total of 11
levels with this edition. The game is completed by integrated traffic,
including moving cars, trains, trucks, and even other riders and
pedestrians.
The open trick system in Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 holds
more than 1,500 tricks and signature moves--many of them motion captured off
Mirra himself. And a fitting soundtrack accompanies the game, featuring cuts
from Ozzy Osbourne, Methods of Mayhem, the Cult, Godsmack, and others.
Review
Dave Mirra 2 is an excellent game. It does have its flaws
though. One mission objective says "Do 1-footed flair over halfpipe" when
the flair move isn't even in the trick book because not all the tricks could
be fit in. But, you can soon figure out how to do one. There are a few minor
camera angle problems, for instance, when you go through a tight corridor.
But, the average gamer won't really even notice or pay any attention to
this. Now, onto the good stuff about this game. The levels are HUGE. They
remind me of THP3 in the layout but they are 4 or 5 times the size. This is
a major reason for buying this game as playing on free ride mode or even in
completion, just riding around the place doing tricks everywhere is a hell
of a lot of fun. There are over 1500 tricks in this game which gives enough
replay value as you will try to learn more and more tricks. Don't pass this
game up, you will enjoy it.
