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. 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

Awards & Rankings

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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

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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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