Downhill Domination

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jul 23, 2003
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 69
  3. Negative: 5 out of 69
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  1. JoeS.
    Jul 30, 2003
    10
    Awesome!
  2. MatthewP.
    Aug 4, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome I really think you should buy it.I love how all the brand names are real. You will like it to.
  3. ManuelM.
    Aug 4, 2003
    10
    This game is off da hook..great graphics, sound, tricks and gameplay. And best of all its Fun....and its pretty funny when you bust your ass.
  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 then suddenly do a face plant into a rock you never saw, you feel the pain. Worth the money.
  5. JonW.
    Aug 5, 2003
    10
    I myself am a Downhiller and this game KICKS ASS! Brand Names, some real-life riders! Missy Glove for sure! Lopes! IT RULES! Only bike their missing is a Brooklyn Machine Works TMX! (Awww... my baby!)
  6. Chelsey
    Oct 2, 2003
    8
    I'v only played the demo but it's a good game very realistc when you crash your person I laughed when he fell of his bike and all the blood came sqruiting out of him.
  7. MichaelL.
    Jul 30, 2003
    10
    This game is the most unreal. I have never been a better game so far so good game.
  8. JakobM.
    Aug 16, 2003
    10
    Fast as hell!
  9. JackC.
    Aug 29, 2003
    10
    This is the best biking in ps2 history.
  10. TinaV.
    Aug 5, 2003
    10
    This game is the hottest sports game i ever played.
  11. JoyceElaineH.
    Aug 8, 2003
    9
    This game is totally supreme! I give it a 9.5 because although the game is G.O.D. the music selection could have been a little better.
  12. Ben
    Oct 5, 2005
    10
    A sweet game, the best for ps2 or anything, not too realistic but who cares. good graphics too, if you like mtb buy this game.
  13. MatL.
    Aug 24, 2003
    10
    Finally we got a good downhill mountain biking game. As a mountain biker myself i'm amazed by the bikes and the graphiques.
  14. 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 have good graphics but they neeeeeed the norco manik (my bike)
  15. LenJ.
    Dec 3, 2005
    9
    As a local north shore rider , the game is great , the feeling as you hukkk off jumps in the game is the same as you do it for real . Good game to play when you just can't get out and do the real thing. Just wish more north shore style was in the game .
  16. BrianN.
    Jun 28, 2006
    9
    Graphics suffer a tad but overall this game is quite innovative.
  17. Jboy2468
    Nov 29, 2011
    9
    This is one of my favorite PS2 games I own. It's the first BMX game for the console, and the best out of them. One of the only complaints I have about this game is that hitting X repeatedly to sprint on the BMX nearly ruined the button. Sprinting hurts your thumb as well. But, there are a slew of careers, riders, tracks, and overall, fun.
  18. theste99
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    The best game on ps2 . Only one problem with spilt screen frame drops when you add bots. Very cheap and easy to find. I recommend it to any ps2 owner !!!
  19. 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 game that you would have fun time with.
  20. 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 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 thisThis 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
  21. Arya977
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Great
    Story.......................N/A
    Score.....................Great
  22. samuelmarca
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de bicicletas del ps2 y de la historia! Con marcas reconocidas y escenarios muy hermosos.
  23. VerminosoGames
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    MELHOR GAME DE BIKE QUE EXISTE, NÃO TEM OUTRO MELHOR QUE ESSE, SIMPLES ASSIM!
  24. Pseudomonki
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    Extremamente divertido e inovador para a época, cheio de opções e características únicas, mas não tive tempo de explorar todos. Com características tão singulares e sua ação frenética o jogo é um dos mais queridos
  25. Ardho
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    Very cool game, where games are made for fun, being able to attack each other makes it even more fun
  26. AgentLvi
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Excellent game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  27. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    I even miss playing the 13 races with my brother and seeing who could make it to the end without falling. This game scored more than Tony hawk
  28. romulo200
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    QUEREMOS UM REMAKE DESSE JOGO POR FAVOR, ELE FEZ PARTE DAS NOSSAS INFÂNCIAS.
  29. Celll
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Jogo simplesmente incrível tudo nele é divertido remake dele seria uma boa sony

Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
  1. 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.
  2. TotalGames.net
    81
    With up to four players racing together, Downhill Domination offers plenty of adrenalin- pumping action and if you are looking for a different and rewarding racer then this is one mountain worth climbing.
  3. GameSpot
    75
    Feels like pretty standard fare for the extreme sports genre, although it moves at an unusually high speed.
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