Trials Evolution Review for Xbox 360

System: Xbox 360
Dev: RedLynx
Pub: Microsoft Studios
Release: April 18, 2012
Players: 1
Screen Resolution: 480p-1080p	Mild Violence

Trials HD also stood out for its graphics, which were far above average for an XBLA game. However, a major limitation of the engine required the game to take place indoors—a problem that has been solved for Trials Evolution. The new game features a huge variety of wide-open environments, and while it doesn't look quite as good as a top-notch retail release, it still looks amazing for a downloadable game.

Trials Evolution Screenshot

Unfortunately, the sound doesn't fare nearly as well. The game begins with a truly awful rap song that was apparently written just for the game, and the in-game tracks range from decent piano melodies to mediocre heavy metal. Even more annoying are the ridiculous exclamations your biker makes whenever he jumps high or lands hard.

By
Robert VerBruggen
Contributing Writer

@RAVerBruggen
Date: April 19, 2012

RATING OUT OF 5

RATING DESCRIPTION

4.3

Graphics
Engine improvements allow outdoor environments, and the game looks terrific.

4.5

Control
Ever so simple, and yet ever so nuanced.

2.5

Music / Sound FX / Voice Acting
Between your biker's irritating exclamations and the bad music, you might want to turn the sound off.

4.5

Play Value
The new tracks, the new features, and the level creator mean that you'll be spending a lot of time with this one.

4.3

Overall Rating - Avoid
Not an average. See Rating legend below for a final score breakdown.

Review Rating Legend
0.1 - 1.9 = Avoid	2.5 - 2.9 = Average	3.5 - 3.9 = Good	4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
2.0 - 2.4 = Poor	3.0 - 3.4 = Fair	4.0 - 4.4 = Great	5.0 = The Best

Game Features:

Ride in real-time multiplayer with two to four players, either locally or through Xbox LIVE.

Enjoy a deep, rich single-player career with fifty brilliant tracks, challenging unlocks, and tricky achievements.

A massive, powerful track editor lets you build the track of your dreams and easily share it with the world.

Download top-rated tracks from around the world, using the all-new Track Central.

Customize your bike and rider with awesome gear and unique parts, enjoy unique skill games, try ghost racing, beat your friends' scores, and more!