Downhill Domination

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jul 23, 2003
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  • Summary: Downhill Domination is based on the extreme sport of downhill mountain bike racing and puts players in control of a customizable mountain bike to race down vertical mountainsides and urban environments while performing stunts at speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour. Playable in first- andDownhill Domination is based on the extreme sport of downhill mountain bike racing and puts players in control of a customizable mountain bike to race down vertical mountainsides and urban environments while performing stunts at speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour. Playable in first- and third-person perspectives, players will be able to select from one of 14 riders, including five pro-riders in an intense race to gain corporate sponsorship and a chance at the coveted Downhill Domination Championship.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
  1. Play Magazine
    91
    Take everything you could possibly desire from a manic downhill assault and amplify it by 10. [Aug 2003, p.76]
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  2. Armchair Empire
    86
    DD's biggest failing is the audio. There are four different types of musical sets you can listen to while racing. They’re all lame and performed by bands that are not known very well.
  3. GameBiz
    84
    But if you don’t mind your BMX mixed with a whole heap of fun (why wouldn’t you?) then you’ll love the game’s unique concept, giant courses and impressive graphics.
  4. TotalPlayStation
    80
    A steep learning curve, specific source material and an overall feel that doesn't exactly scream mass market means the game probably won't have the universal appeal that Incog’s previous efforts had, but given enough time, it's more than easy enough to warm to the game’s plusses.
  5. G4 TV
    80
    Gamers looking for a vast, expansive trick system like the one in the "Tony Hawk" games might find their wings clipped in Downhill Domination, but the responsive physics and no-rules mayhem work surprisingly well. It's fast -- perhaps a little too fast.
  6. netjak
    73
    Another major complaint I have about the control that bears mentioning is that the machinations one must go through to flip or spin are extremely annoying at best.
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  7. NTSC-uk
    40
    A game that in spite its solid design and adherence to the extreme sports game blueprint, just seems a bit too formulaic. What’s missing is that intangible ingredient, which keeps the player coming back for more.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Celll
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Jogo simplesmente incrível tudo nele é divertido remake dele seria uma boa sony
  2. MattG.
    Dec 15, 2004
    10
    Man i think that this is da best ps2 biking game ever as i am also a downhiller the more perfect bits are that the brands are real and they Man i think that this is da best ps2 biking game ever as i am also a downhiller the more perfect bits are that the brands are real and they have good graphics but they neeeeeed the norco manik (my bike)… Expand
  4. FilazaferX.
    Aug 1, 2003
    10
    An absolute blast. I love this game. It is like SSX, but faster and with better combat during riding. When you are flying along smoothly and An absolute blast. I love this game. It is like SSX, but faster and with better combat during riding. When you are flying along smoothly and then suddenly do a face plant into a rock you never saw, you feel the pain. Worth the money.… Expand
  5. VerminosoGames
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    MELHOR GAME DE BIKE QUE EXISTE, NÃO TEM OUTRO MELHOR QUE ESSE, SIMPLES ASSIM!
  6. Cegoch
    Dec 25, 2016
    9
    A really good game, Technically is precious, and the progression is real, because you feel like you're in a good way. Is an old school gameA really good game, Technically is precious, and the progression is real, because you feel like you're in a good way. Is an old school game that you would have fun time with.… Expand
  7. Arya977
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Great
    Story.......................N/A
    Score.....................Great
  8. oldgamer81
    Feb 23, 2021
    7
    This is the fastest paced racing game on the PS2. With Extreme G 3 you belive better that you exceed 1000 km/h, but with Downhill DominationThis is the fastest paced racing game on the PS2. With Extreme G 3 you belive better that you exceed 1000 km/h, but with Downhill Domination there actually is plenty of scenary you squash through in an abnormally high velocity, but never leaving the absolutely smooth 60p framerate. Allthough I own plenty of racing games on the PS2, I would not have believed what is possible on this console, before I played DD. And this scenary is not just boring hill and forest - no! Tons of people, plants, rocks, buildings, vehicles and even animals (!) cross your steep way down.
    The question on the other hand is: Do you want that ultimate speed rush, every time you play the game? Actually, I love it from time to time, but the hectic this game means playing is not my most favorite mode. So, even though the gameplay is pretty precise and forgiving, the handling in that downhill rush is not what I like most when racing. Thats why, this otherwise really great game spends quite a lot time standing in my collection rather than beeing played. So only 7 from me, but surely add 1-2 points more and be sure to buy this game, if you like incredible speed!    … Expand

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#62 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#57 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#1 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003