Descenders

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  • Summary: Descenders is extreme downhill freeriding for the modern era, with procedurally generated worlds, and where mistakes have real consequences. Will you lead your team to glory and become the next legendary Descender? In Descenders, your team is your life. When you pick a side - Enemy, ArborealDescenders is extreme downhill freeriding for the modern era, with procedurally generated worlds, and where mistakes have real consequences. Will you lead your team to glory and become the next legendary Descender? In Descenders, your team is your life. When you pick a side - Enemy, Arboreal or Kinetic - you'll be bound together with other players who choose the same side as you.

    Grab your bike, pick your team, and attempt to live up to the legend of your Descender. Will you join the die-hard, trick-frenzy ranks of Team Enemy, the proficient, off-road stylings of Team Arboreal, or the high-octane, speed-is-everything Team Kinetic?    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Player 2
    Aug 30, 2020
    91
    It’s a refreshing change compared to other entries I’ve played in and around the genre and one that ensures I’ll keep coming back to Descenders regularly for the foreseeable future. After all, a few more runs and I might just be able to make it through the forest completely unscathed.
  2. TheGamer
    Aug 31, 2020
    90
    The procedurally generated tracks look and feel great, providing plenty of challenge for those looking to master the downhill course, but being welcoming enough for casual players looking for something more than another Trials-clone.
  3. The Games Machine
    Aug 25, 2020
    80
    After each descent you want more. More speed, more show, more fun, Descenders is the classic easy to play hard to master game, embellished with rogue-like elements that exponentially increase its longevity.
  4. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 21, 2020
    75
    Descenders offers up some excellent arcade biking thrills in short bursts, with the multiplayer prolonging the fun. The simplistic nature of the gameplay will grate eventually, but it's worth investigating for those who want a two-wheeled adrenaline rush without too many frills.
  5. God is a Geek
    Aug 23, 2020
    75
    Descenders is a little rough around the edges, and it can be punishing, but there's a lot to get stuck into, with a satisfying gameplay flow and a brilliant soundtrack.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Aug 31, 2020
    70
    Despite an old-gen aesthetic and some minor issues, Descenders is a good downhill arcade racer with pretty good SSX and Tony Hawk's vibes.
  7. Video Chums
    Sep 9, 2020
    60
    Descenders is one of those rare games that procedural generation makes it less fun. I wish it was a fine-tuned experience instead.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. OnlineEmily
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
    A fun paced game that I keep coming back to over and over. The devs have been open, honest and worked through loads of launch bugs whileA fun paced game that I keep coming back to over and over. The devs have been open, honest and worked through loads of launch bugs while keeping us updated every step of the way. This is a fantastic game that I imagine I'll be playing for hundreds of hours, just like I have on Steam… Expand
  2. Bwipon
    Nov 12, 2020
    8
    With all the updates this has become a firm favourite in our house for pick up and put down play. It had a rough start, but with each updateWith all the updates this has become a firm favourite in our house for pick up and put down play. It had a rough start, but with each update we've been enjoying it more and more, and now they're planning to add even more bikes and parks in. A definite winner here.… Expand
  4. DirtShart
    Jan 15, 2023
    7
    Game isnt much to look at graphics wise but the gameplay is actually pretty fun. I used to love to play downhill domination on PS2 and can sayGame isnt much to look at graphics wise but the gameplay is actually pretty fun. I used to love to play downhill domination on PS2 and can say this is far superior to that.… Expand
  5. BallzyDan
    Jan 14, 2021
    5
    September 22, 2020, this game was still a beta. Game crashed often and more than half the time when trying to advance a level; thus makingSeptember 22, 2020, this game was still a beta. Game crashed often and more than half the time when trying to advance a level; thus making the game unbeatable. No customizable control options and they do not use all of the button assignments anyway. R1, x, and the touchpad do nothing. I will watch for updates, but I currently feel ripped off. Another unfinished product I paid for.

    October 5, 2020 - game is playable to the end now without crashing. However, the game does not keep track of my progress (REP) very well, it keeps going up and down, not counting certain times i have played the game. Also, trophies are glitched and some seem unobtainable. If you love BMX's there is maybe some fun to be had but be prepared for false saves    … Expand
  6. d4ntes
    Aug 20, 2023
    4
    This one is a mixed bag for me. Sure, it's fun at first, presentation is ok, generated tracks are random so you're promised to have someThis one is a mixed bag for me. Sure, it's fun at first, presentation is ok, generated tracks are random so you're promised to have some replay value, but then it gets dull and repetitive real quick. And then, when you want to actually win something, comes frustration. It might be good when you're starving, but there are other, better games to play.… Expand
  7. RWAVY24
    May 3, 2021
    0
    Where do I begin man this game sucks ass garbage waste of money this is a gamepass game
  8. stinkyfish
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Probably a decent game; I don't know because constant severe framerate drops make it unplayable.

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