Trials Fusion

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 51
  3. Negative: 1 out of 51
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  1. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2014
    70
    Not a game that will go down in history of electronic entertainment, but it provides lots of fun, especially in multiplayer. [06/2014, p.62]
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  2. Eurogamer Portugal
    Apr 30, 2014
    70
    Trials Fusion is not an evolution but rather a fusion of ideas and concepts that need to be improved.
  3. Shacknews
    Apr 18, 2014
    70
    If you managed to endure Trials HD and Trials Evolution and want more where that came from, Trials Fusion will certainly sate your appetite for a next-gen entry. Although the XP system isn't what it could've been, and the new tricks take some getting used to, the community features promise to keep gamers entertained for a long time.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 16, 2014
    70
    Not an evolution like the last game, and certainly not a revolution – there’s a great deal of fun still to be had in Trials Fusion but unfortunately not much in the way of new ideas.
  6. Digital Chumps
    Apr 16, 2014
    70
    It's everything you loved about Trials, just with some roughed up baggage that should have been better.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Apr 16, 2014
    70
    Trials Fusion is basically what we’ve come to expect from the series, just with a shinier new coat of paint.
  8. Polygon
    Apr 16, 2014
    65
    Every aspect of Fusion feels like a less imaginative experience that coasts rather than strives for something better. There's no question that the core Trials gameplay within Trials Fusion remains fun. But the host of missing features and bad design choices make it a significant step backwards after Evolution and for the franchise.
  9. DarkStation
    May 30, 2014
    60
    Trials Fusion isn’t a bad game at its core, but its design doesn’t take advantage of the best parts of the series well enough, and the technical issues surrounding it all are a bummer.
  10. AusGamers
    Apr 16, 2014
    50
    What we’re left with is a product that relies more on promises and potential than what is actually playable. The tracks are boring, the tricks not worth bothering with, the attempt at storytelling laughable and far too much expectation rests in the audience to shape Fusion’s potential.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 311 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 154 out of 311
  2. Mixed: 114 out of 311
  3. Negative: 43 out of 311
  1. StllBreathnButY
    Apr 15, 2014
    7
    This game feels like an overpriced expansion pack to evolution. It's a futuristic asthetic, minus anything else. Evolution pretty much had itThis game feels like an overpriced expansion pack to evolution. It's a futuristic asthetic, minus anything else. Evolution pretty much had it all. This game has the future, woo.

    Suffice it to say, this game has crushed my hopes for creating, the riding is less enjoyable do to the repetitive setting, and the music is often lazy. Hopefully this game will transform over the coming weeks/months. But so far it has mad a very lackluster first impression on me.

    Evolution>>>HD>>>>>>>>Fusion...    … Full Review »
  2. TrevMay15
    Apr 15, 2014
    9
    So seeing that I had never tried any Trials games or anything close to this before I was very skeptical about buying Fusions at first;So seeing that I had never tried any Trials games or anything close to this before I was very skeptical about buying Fusions at first; however, the lack of games on PS4 right now pushed me to give it a try and I was not disappointed. This game is incredibly fun, challenging and overall entertaining. The graphics are really quite impressive and the gameplay is a new and interesting experience for me. If you're like me and have never played a game like this I would encourage you to try the demo first because it can be extremely difficult and not appealing to some but overall it's great. I would like some more customization in characters and bikes but the options available are still what I had expected. What I didn't expect what the incredible track creator. The options and things you can make are amazing. A little difficult to learn to use at first but give it some time and mess around and the options are insane. I highly look forward to playing others' custom tracks. Also, I bought the version that comes with the season pass and I must say that I am very excited to see what they add in the future because this game has a lot of promise and potential.

    Pros:
    -Simple and Tight Controls
    -Exciting and Challenging Gameplay.
    -Outstanding Environmental and Physical Visuals.
    -Endless Custom Track Creation.
    -Very Fun Multiplayer.
    -Music. I think the music is great in most situations but sometimes it feels like there could be more.

    Cons:
    -Pretty rare but some small, noticeable visual errors do occur.
    -Editor controls take some real getting used to (They have tutorials posted online to get you started though)

    Overall, I really have enjoyed this game a lot in this first day of playing it. The first impression was very good and I can see myself picking this up and playing it a lot in the future. It has exceeded my expectations. I would not say its a must buy because the price plus season pass version will cost ya $40 but if you're looking for something new or are a fan of the Trials games this is an excellent game.    … Full Review »
  3. GamingCharged
    Apr 16, 2014
    9
    Trails Fusion, the sequel to the wildly popular Trials series aims to blow its predecessors out of the water. The game is slated to releaseTrails Fusion, the sequel to the wildly popular Trials series aims to blow its predecessors out of the water. The game is slated to release April 16th for the Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS4, and an April 24th release for PC. RedLynx and Ubisoft pulled out all the stops on this game with tighter controls and enhanced graphics. So strap on your helmets and lets throw up some dirt as we get into the nitty gritty of Trials Fusion.

    Trials Fusion delivers a healthy dose of white knuckled adrenaline rush action, and man does it feel good. I found myself squirming in my seat on several occasions due to amount of intensity this game packs into each and every level. Trials Fusion offers a career mode that has several different landscapes or “Events” with their own climate and scenery. Your objective is to reach the finish line of each level and collect your medal. Medals are awarded depending on your clearance time and how many times you crashed or “faulted”. Progressing through the levels earns you new apparel, bikes, and body kits. Included with each level are 3 challenges, just little quirks you can do to gain some experience points. Some of these challenges can be finished with relative ease while others might make you stop and think of a game plan.

    Each Event also has a training level just to familiarize players with obstacles they will be facing in later tracks. My personal favorite was the training level that teaches you how to properly perform stunts. I enjoyed the idea of spreading out the training levels across the Events so that way I didn’t have to sit through one long tutorial. Along with the training levels players will also come across Skill Game levels that can also be complete for metals. These Skill Games can range from achieving the highest altitude off of a ramp to scoring a huge stunt score. In my opinion these are some of the best levels in the game and I wish there would’ve been more to mess around with.

    Players can customize almost anything they want in this game. Anything from costumes, body kits, and wheels can be interchanged and used to make all new combinations. Not only that, but if you can customize it, chances are you can colorize it to your liking as well. Players are offered a whole color wheel of different choices allowing you to truly stand out in the crowd. The different costumes are awesome and can be earned from leveling up or earning various achievements throughout the game. This goes the same for wheels and body kits which can be earned in several different ways. Feel free to customize everything to your liking and become your own creative identity.

    Now before we go any further i wanted to make a point to talk about the game controls. When it comes to being tight and well tuned Trials Fusion scores big. I felt I had complete controls of my character throughout the game. I was able to position my rider for a safe landing from ramps and falls with relative ease. Of course being able to do so is just determined on the amount of time you dedicate to the game. These controls are so simple and yet so well refined that I feel like RedLynx wanted you to know that if you crashed it was your fault, not the game’s. The implementation of the Trick system was really cool and added so much intensity to the game and a made players pose a challenge to themselves.

    The addition of challenges and skill games really made this game enjoyable for me and added a lot to the replay value. The early Events are pretty easy and rarely require you to let off the gas. As you progress through the Events making it to the finish does become a bit more of a challenge, especially in the last 3 events. In fact, my only complaint was that I felt that the learning curve was too extreme, it starts off easy and next thing you know you’re having to bunny hop across a ravine and ride up a almost perfectly erect wall. This quarrel however can be written off as just me lacking the skill to maneuver the bikes properly. That being said this game does require some time and patience. I’ll admit that I had over 50 faults in just one level. While it was frustrating to say the least, completing that level gave me an overly joyed sense of accomplishment. For our readers who are completionists and aim to 100% everything, you guys are in for a treat.

    The landscapes are absolutely beautiful to say the least. Trials Fusion runs at a silky smooth 1080p and 60fps for the PS4 and 900p and 60fps for Xbox One. The environments were so surreal and sometimes the environment interacted with the rider in ways that were incredibly clever. This relationship also worked in reverse, having the players impact the environment just by completing the level or certain challenges. I experienced no frame rate drops or rendering issues while playing through the entirety of the game.    … Full Review »
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