Riders Republic

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 139 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 139
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 139
  3. Negative: 35 out of 139
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  1. GamingReality
    May 6, 2023
    4
    Absolute joke of a game, great idea poor execution. There's some fun to be had here but its so repetitive and boring most of the time.
  2. 12HD
    Oct 7, 2022
    2
    The gameplay suffers from noticeable delays, making console control frustrating. Unfortunately, the maps lack excitement, and the graphics don't meet the expected standard (which seems to be a recurring issue with Ubisoft games). An additional disappointment is the requirement to purchase a season pass for access to BMX events. While the game does offer sporadic moments of fun, these areThe gameplay suffers from noticeable delays, making console control frustrating. Unfortunately, the maps lack excitement, and the graphics don't meet the expected standard (which seems to be a recurring issue with Ubisoft games). An additional disappointment is the requirement to purchase a season pass for access to BMX events. While the game does offer sporadic moments of fun, these are overshadowed by its overall mediocrity. It's worth noting that the in-game rewards for completing missions often provide unattractive and unappealing skins.… Expand
  3. Aquelfoly
    Nov 24, 2021
    4
    Full bug and ps4 graphisme :( Steep was better. Ubisoft is the best for destroy every games :(
  4. Eluxi
    Jan 12, 2022
    1
    Theres visual and other glitches,
    after the latest patch the game keeps crashing every 3 races thats me done with ubisoft games taking this back to game for a refund wasnt worth the money or the time
  5. JasonKoOfficial
    Dec 13, 2021
    0
    Controls and the rules ruin this experience. Missing a checkpoint will result in you losing no matter what. Colliding with anyone can result in you never seeing 1st place. Mass race is an absolute joke. Winning is based purely on luck or hackers. Tricks battle is a joke. Two maps, and if you understand how it works, winning is literally the easiest thing to do. It's stale and boring. MoveControls and the rules ruin this experience. Missing a checkpoint will result in you losing no matter what. Colliding with anyone can result in you never seeing 1st place. Mass race is an absolute joke. Winning is based purely on luck or hackers. Tricks battle is a joke. Two maps, and if you understand how it works, winning is literally the easiest thing to do. It's stale and boring. Move on, you're better off playing something like Skate.… Expand
  6. HonestReviews66
    May 3, 2023
    0
    Got free with PS Plus. Deleted within an hour. Basically due to the two main reasons others are saying: Firstly, the controls and mechanics just don't feel fun. They've tried to do a bit of everything and haven't managed to be amazing at anything. But for me personally, the second reason is the game is just too cringey. It's full of cheesy one liners that Americans may find cool but usGot free with PS Plus. Deleted within an hour. Basically due to the two main reasons others are saying: Firstly, the controls and mechanics just don't feel fun. They've tried to do a bit of everything and haven't managed to be amazing at anything. But for me personally, the second reason is the game is just too cringey. It's full of cheesy one liners that Americans may find cool but us brits just don't like. It treated me like I was an eight year old. Maybe that's the audience it was aimed at. Probably decent if i gave it a chance, but just not for me given the size of my backlog. Also, yet another ubisoft 'go to all the dots on the map' structure. For god's sake, when will they try a different style of game???… Expand
  7. Belafonte
    Nov 2, 2021
    4
    there might be people to like this game. But it is just oversimplistic to control at a point that it is almost more difficult to fall than to stay on your bike or your skis. This makes this game super shallow and remove all the tension and the immersion of these extreme sports that this game is supposed to reproduce. This game could be amazing with better physics and more rewarding corethere might be people to like this game. But it is just oversimplistic to control at a point that it is almost more difficult to fall than to stay on your bike or your skis. This makes this game super shallow and remove all the tension and the immersion of these extreme sports that this game is supposed to reproduce. This game could be amazing with better physics and more rewarding core gameplay...… Expand
  8. Unicron35
    Feb 24, 2023
    4
    'Jack of all trades, master of nothing'. None of the sport styles feel exceptional. Controls are horrible. The music soundtrack is forgettable. Graphics are not impressive. The character models look like they were created back in 2005. The mandatory tutorial is mind numbingly boring.

    The introductory characters are cringe, annoying, and fit every cliche trope you can think of. After one    'Jack of all trades, master of nothing'. None of the sport styles feel exceptional. Controls are horrible. The music soundtrack is forgettable. Graphics are not impressive. The character models look like they were created back in 2005. The mandatory tutorial is mind numbingly boring.

    The introductory characters are cringe, annoying, and fit every cliche trope you can think of. After one of the intro characters referred to another NPC as a 'Tripple OG' I almost quit right there. During an intro tutorial you are told to 'just puke if you have to' to make it to the finish line. Like Seriously! Talk about promoting unhealthy habits and self harm.

    If you can push through the tutorial the controls will be your main obstacle as you take to the courses. Riding the bike feels like you're sliding on ice. Gameplay leaves little room for error. One minor mistake and you're sent flying off a cliff or face first into a mountain. Overall, a lackluster turd of a game.    … Expand
  9. cool_dave
    Nov 2, 2021
    0
    When I first started playing this game, I really thought I was going to enjoy it. Well, that lasted for about an hour or so. After that it became one of the most frustrating games I've played in a long time. If you enjoy cheap mechanics that constantly screw you, you are going to love this game! You are going to get bumped so many times in races. A lot of those bumps from the ghostWhen I first started playing this game, I really thought I was going to enjoy it. Well, that lasted for about an hour or so. After that it became one of the most frustrating games I've played in a long time. If you enjoy cheap mechanics that constantly screw you, you are going to love this game! You are going to get bumped so many times in races. A lot of those bumps from the ghost opponents are going to cause you to crash or mess up and have to start from the beginning. By the 20th or 25th time of having to start a race over because you make one tiny mistake or get bumped by the ghost opponents, you are going to want to pull your hair out.

    If you aren't frustrated yet, just wait until you've restarted the game for the 15th time because it randomly crashed.

    Not frustrated yet from the game crashing or screwing you over in races? Well, just keep playing and I'm sure after you've heard the same song 25 times in a row (it restarts the same song over when you restart a race), you will rather bang your head against a wall than keep putting up with the crap Riders Republic sends your way.

    On top of all that, I bought the Ultimate Edition and it still won't give me any of the cosmetics that come with that edition. So Ubisoft again releases another half-baked game and screws their customers. Don't let them screw you too!

    I definitely won't be playing this game again until they address all these issues. You probably won't have much fun playing Riders Republic either until they actually finish the game and fix all these issues.    … Expand
  10. Naveless
    Oct 31, 2021
    1
    Absolutely unnecessary and pity game. Played it for free last weekend and don't really understand for what it was created
  11. Mae_majima
    Jan 8, 2022
    0
    Pretty bad I’m not gonna lie I was heavily disappointed in the new Ubisoft rape culture realise it’s a awful attempt to be the next skate game honestly would refund but nowhere will buy it back from me this is a awful game almsot as bad as god of war 4
  12. Geepstar
    Aug 28, 2023
    0
    € 40,- euro's for a yearpass. And I should have gotten 8 different types of bikes or gear. The game is COMPLETELY NOT INTUITIVE and the races are CRAP. The WORST spend money ever. Ubisoft is only focussing on making money instead of making good games. Maybe I am too old for this stuff, but my god, to start an event you can't just select it. You have to drive to it and hope you press the X€ 40,- euro's for a yearpass. And I should have gotten 8 different types of bikes or gear. The game is COMPLETELY NOT INTUITIVE and the races are CRAP. The WORST spend money ever. Ubisoft is only focussing on making money instead of making good games. Maybe I am too old for this stuff, but my god, to start an event you can't just select it. You have to drive to it and hope you press the X on the right moment. I can't find anywhere how it works. There isn't a single youtuber that explains it from the menu's. What a waste of money.… Expand
  13. OnSurfari
    May 9, 2023
    1
    You will need to spend months of time grinding away at the same events over, and over, and over before you begin to see the gear needed to really enjoy the competitive side of the game. There is zero matchmaking, you're competing against the best gear right out of the gate so you are at a disadvantage for months. This game is not a lets chill and explore, this is a grind for stars or yourYou will need to spend months of time grinding away at the same events over, and over, and over before you begin to see the gear needed to really enjoy the competitive side of the game. There is zero matchmaking, you're competing against the best gear right out of the gate so you are at a disadvantage for months. This game is not a lets chill and explore, this is a grind for stars or your gear is terrible, slow, and downright frustrating. Ubisoft purposefully makes your experience terrible with the carrot dangling with promises of "legendary" gear. BUT, it's RNG...grind, grind, grind...oh, you didn't get anything but cash (you can't even spend because their shop is bare, unless you spend real money on microtransactions), KEEP GRINDING! This is a gacha game disguised as a AAA experience. BUT wait, they do add some cool new toys for you to explore and have fun with...but for a price. So if you want to spend 60 for the game, then another 15 for a hoverboard, and another 20 for a season...well, enjoy the best game at nickel and diming you!… Expand

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#54 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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#38 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. Het Nieuwsblad
    Jan 6, 2022
    80
    In terms of gameplay, Riders Republic is an arcade-style racing game. Not necessarily realistic, but very fun, fast and over the top. It's perfect for fans of Tony Hawk, SSX and even (for those slightly older readers) Cool boarders. It's not overly technical, but it's not dulled either. It's also clever how Ubisoft has managed to make every discipline on point. Whether you're doing tricks on a snowboard or flying through a ravine in a wingsuit, all the disciplines are incredibly fun.
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  2. Softpedia
    Dec 20, 2021
    85
    Riders Republic is an action-packed game that’s not only exciting to play but also very fun to discover, pretty much because depending on the route you choose, everything feels new and fresh even if you’re not playing it for the first time.
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  3. Carole Quintaine
    Dec 13, 2021
    80
    Yes, the title from Ubisoft is full of qualities, full of energy, full of color and it offers beautiful sensations to seasoned players and others thanks to many options of accessibility. The sense of travel (and speed) and freedom are at the RDV! Too bad that some problems of management of physics and a scenario a little pretext a little spoils the superb panoramas.
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