

So, how does it play? Controls – Less Simulation, More Arcade Downhill Biking is the highlight of the show The heart of the game is in the races, and snow tricks, and the massive map that is ripe for exploration. Which again, isn’t bad – there’s nothing with everyone talking like an extra from Point Break, it’s actually quite charming, in a very early 2000s kind of way. Needless to say, you’re not going to be playing Riders Republic for its writing – which isn’t bad, it just sounds like a very long Red Hot Chilli Peppers song. The first “race” players are put in is simply to introduce the kind acrobatic insanity that will ensue later in the game, with players getting to ride a bike downhill, followed by a brief section with rocket wingsuits, and ends in a small cutscene – introducing players to the social space of Riders Republic and the characters of the game.
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The opening wastes literally no time in putting players right in the thick of things, as they ride down a hill full speed and marvel at just how incredibly fast-paced yet responsive it feels.Īlso Read: Halo Infinite Campaign Allegedly Dropping on December 8: All You Need to Know Riders Republic Beta – Just the right amount of fun and challenge From the Beta, it became pretty clear right from the get-go, that not only is the presentation decidedly distinct from Steep – Riders Republic is its own game, capable of standing on its own two feet, although it retains a lot of good things and charm from Steep. The game was announced a while back to a largely positive reception and the audience was curiously optimistic about whether it will be that much a departure from Steep – Ubisoft Annecy’s previous title that does bear a strong resemblance.

This time around, Ubisoft Annecy, along with other Ubisoft studios – Pune, Montpellier, Belgrade, Kyiv, and Odesa, have something a little more rugged and flashy in store with Riders Republic. Ubisoft Annecy‘s previous foray into adventure sports and all kinds of aerial acrobatics and snow resulted in a surprisingly fun game that had tons of potential – Steep.
