Riders Republic

 PlayStation 5
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 139 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 35 out of 139
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  1. Bump
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    I'm really enjoying this game. This is as close to SSX (one of my favorite games of all time) as anything I've played in years. The exploration is great, I love flying around in the jet pack wing suit finding new areas, events and collectibles.
  2. 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.
  3. Gotcha824
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    I was absolutely SHOCKED by how fun this game actually is. I didn't really like the Crew when it came out and I did like steep a little but this is just a mashup of some of the best open-world racing you can get. I foresee a strong community emerging with this one.
  4. DTM12NY
    Nov 29, 2021
    5
    the game is Good but the controls are so horrible, the game mechanics are terrible to deal with. If the they can improve these then I would give it at least an 7.5.
  5. 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
  6. Aquelfoly
    Nov 24, 2021
    4
    Full bug and ps4 graphisme :( Steep was better. Ubisoft is the best for destroy every games :(
  7. BoltBandicoot
    Jan 28, 2022
    6
    In theory, the game looks like it could be fun, but I just hate the mechanics.
    To me, this game has the same problem that The Crew games have. It tries to be a plane driving, car driving, boat driving and motorcycle driving game, and then none of the controls and mechanics for these vehicles feel polished enough. They just feel odd in relation to other games that use the same vehicles,    In theory, the game looks like it could be fun, but I just hate the mechanics.
    To me, this game has the same problem that The Crew games have. It tries to be a plane driving, car driving, boat driving and motorcycle driving game, and then none of the controls and mechanics for these vehicles feel polished enough. They just feel odd in relation to other games that use the same vehicles, those games who spent years to perfect the driving mechanics of a single type of vehicle.
    With Riders Republic, it feels the same to me.    … Expand
  8. Sifteruk
    Nov 3, 2021
    6
    I cannot support or promote a multiplayer game that sells for full price and has monetisation. If we are collectively ok with this it will become the normal it is already UbiSoft strategy for upcoming games and its greedy. No Man's Sky proved you can sustain a title over multiple years without monetisation if the game is good. Fortnite proved you can sustain a game over multiple yearsI cannot support or promote a multiplayer game that sells for full price and has monetisation. If we are collectively ok with this it will become the normal it is already UbiSoft strategy for upcoming games and its greedy. No Man's Sky proved you can sustain a title over multiple years without monetisation if the game is good. Fortnite proved you can sustain a game over multiple years with just monetisation if its good.
    Don't let games companies pull us in this direction. Its a slippery slope that will not benefit the consumer.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. lilteejie
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Most fun I’ve had in a game in a long time. Had to make an account just to leave a review I love it that much xx
  11. FredFCHT
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    Bon jeu je m amuse bien dessus, l impression de vites en vue subjective est ouf, la variété de sport est bonne.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. oreimo33
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    This game is the most fun I had in a long time. The sense of speed you have when you drive your bike down a hill with multiple people all around you is so awesome. The map is giant but never feels empty. So much to discover and do.

    Moving around does not get boring because you can always change up how you move and the natural vistas are beautiful. Only downside are the dialogues but    This game is the most fun I had in a long time. The sense of speed you have when you drive your bike down a hill with multiple people all around you is so awesome. The map is giant but never feels empty. So much to discover and do.

    Moving around does not get boring because you can always change up how you move and the natural vistas are beautiful.

    Only downside are the dialogues but just ignore those and you will have an amazing time.

    Hope this game will get a large community and will get supported for many years with more events, outfits and perhaps even more sports (skateboard for instance). Best purchase I made this year. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  15. Chris0nF1re
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    I haven’t had this much fun gaming in a very long time. After a very tough few years for the world it’s good to have a game is just joyful and fun. The game is beautiful, smooth easy to pick up but hard to master. I never thought I would ever recommend a Ubisoft game this highly but this is a must purchase if you have been wanting to scratch that extreme sports itch and just have a laugh.I haven’t had this much fun gaming in a very long time. After a very tough few years for the world it’s good to have a game is just joyful and fun. The game is beautiful, smooth easy to pick up but hard to master. I never thought I would ever recommend a Ubisoft game this highly but this is a must purchase if you have been wanting to scratch that extreme sports itch and just have a laugh. I have 0 complaints. Well done Ubisoft.… Expand
  16. Joejoeaction
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    So much fun! Amazing gameplay! Good performance, fast loading speed. Dream playground!
  17. KnownCritic
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Well done Ubisoft! Really good joob was done on that title!
    One of best extreme sports games ever!
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. oasis7
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    The game is extremely beautiful, awesome and fun.
    If you are one of the people who like to be focused and be the best ... it is perfect for you!
    That's thanks to the fact that the game has numbers of activities that involve other players worldwide to see who takes the first place. But if you are one of the people who just want to have fun and explore places in a great open world ... Well,    The game is extremely beautiful, awesome and fun.
    If you are one of the people who like to be focused and be the best ... it is perfect for you!
    That's thanks to the fact that the game has numbers of activities that involve other players worldwide to see who takes the first place.
    But if you are one of the people who just want to have fun and explore places in a great open world ... Well, much better!
    The map is huge and perfect and all its places are great, since each one has its fun for each sport.
    The customization of clothing and all the different types of sports is the best that the game has as well as the graphics.
    The graphics are some of the best on the ps5 right now and it has a decent change from current-gen to next-gen.
    Riders Republic exceeded my expectations and I believe it will also exceed yours.    … Expand
  21. LegoMaster89
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    This game is incredibly fun. The way they captured the feeling of ripping down a hill in first person on a bike is second to none. All sports are fast fun and challenging in their own way. They have so many challenges, technical challenges and things to find in this game. You don't even have to compete to enjoy playing this, though of you do compete they throw constant rewards your way.This game is incredibly fun. The way they captured the feeling of ripping down a hill in first person on a bike is second to none. All sports are fast fun and challenging in their own way. They have so many challenges, technical challenges and things to find in this game. You don't even have to compete to enjoy playing this, though of you do compete they throw constant rewards your way. The game is not pay to win, Only pay to look cooler if you want that. All progression of your character is set through competing in challenges/ competitions. Don't get me wrong, it has some minor things that aren't prefect but this game certainly deserves a 10.… Expand
  22. 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
  23. OnlyOneHere
    Nov 5, 2021
    7
    This game is very fun to play and I am still enjoying it. The open world map in this game is huge. The environments are beautiful and diverse. There is so much to discover. You can choose a variety of different rides, such as bicycles, snowmobiles, snowboards, wingsuits, and even a rocket suit. And you can switch between these rides in real time. You can even experience it in first person.This game is very fun to play and I am still enjoying it. The open world map in this game is huge. The environments are beautiful and diverse. There is so much to discover. You can choose a variety of different rides, such as bicycles, snowmobiles, snowboards, wingsuits, and even a rocket suit. And you can switch between these rides in real time. You can even experience it in first person. For a huge open world game that is rich in content, the graphics are neat.

    The customization options in this game are amazing. You can keep the look of your character grounded by wearing simple shirts and pants, or you can make your character look absolutely ridiculous with a unicorn mask and green skin tone. There are so many events to do in the open world. This game is exactly what an open world game should be about; freedom and tons of content. Lots of replay value in this game. The physics are complete garbage though. The cutscenes in this game were cringeworthy, but I appreciate that the cutscenes isn't the typical arty farty "I'm so miserable" trash that developers are obsessed with.

    There is an offline solo mode called Zen mode in this game. All you can do is ride around the open world and do tricks. There are no events or races to be found in this mode. Very disappointing. So once the developers decide to switch off the servers, you will be left alone riding in the map with no activities. You can't even customize your character in the mode. Nonetheless, I do appreciate that there is at least an offline mode. I recommend you wait for the price to drop to $40 before picking this game up.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. straddieman
    Nov 16, 2021
    6
    A strong 6 out of 10. Great graphics and the open world is beautiful. I wish you could choose a button to jump the bike. You flick the joystick to jump and you also flick it to backflip. Half the time you backflip when you dont want to. Hard to play for longer than half an hour. At the end of the day your just going down hills and jumping. Handling of the bike is a bit herky jerky.
  26. Duncs12345
    Sep 3, 2022
    8
    I really enjoy playing this game, it's refreshing to play a fun extreme sports game. It has variety through snowboarding, cycling and wingsuiting and it's soundtrack is great.
  27. Lewwildy
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    One of the best games Ubisoft has made in years. Really fun game love roaming around using all the different bikes and doing tricks.
  28. Don_Rolando
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    Fun game to play! I most like the skiing & boarding. It just feels nice! Also nice: the "story" doesnt bother you to much, its more about the gameplay and thats damn cool!
  29. Badsheep
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Great game, so much fun! It is true that controls could have been better, but racer control cheme works for me in both races and trick events. When I first played this game it felt disapointment after steep, but that was mainly because game starts from the road bike races which are quite boring. After the bike&ski tricks, deep snow and ski races opened this game is pure fun!
  30. Bosco091225
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    The game is very good, and the map is huge, but I think it could add more events.
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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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