Trials Evolution

 Xbox 360
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 286 Ratings

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  1. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    6
    Atmosphere: 7
    Enjoyment: 7
    Gameplay: 7
    Graphics: 6
    Music: 5
    Story: 5
    Total: 6.17
  2. drlowdon
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
    As with it’s predecessor, Trials Evolution challenges players to ride a motorcycle from the start of a level to the end while navigating a number of obstacles, preferably as quickly and with a few crashes as possible.

    Trials Evolution becomes particularly difficult towards the final stages, to the extent that few will ever see it through to completion, but the gameplay remains addictive    As with it’s predecessor, Trials Evolution challenges players to ride a motorcycle from the start of a level to the end while navigating a number of obstacles, preferably as quickly and with a few crashes as possible.

    Trials Evolution becomes particularly difficult towards the final stages, to the extent that few will ever see it through to completion, but the gameplay remains addictive and the addition of an excellent track editor has seen some fantastic user created levels made available. Add to this some fun multiplayer modes and you have another top notch Xbox Arcade title.    … Expand
  3. FlushtheFashion
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    Following on from its predecessor 2009’s Trials HD, Trials Evolution brings more 2.5D barrel balancing, log leaping & fire dodging, motocross goodness.

    Still keeping its original core feel, simple controls and some mentally insane tracks, Trials Evo isn't just a quick entertainment fix. No sir (or madam), it’s a game to bring out your competitive side, your control skills and maybe some    Following on from its predecessor 2009’s Trials HD, Trials Evolution brings more 2.5D barrel balancing, log leaping & fire dodging, motocross goodness.

    Still keeping its original core feel, simple controls and some mentally insane tracks, Trials Evo isn't just a quick entertainment fix. No sir (or madam), it’s a game to bring out your competitive side, your control skills and maybe some “Hulk” like tendencies.

    The metamorphosis through the years has seen improvements to both the graphics and game play, pushing the boundaries of physics, awesomeness and the just plain crazy.

    Trials Evolution tests your abilities (at least to start with) on relatively simple obstacle courses and tracks, but as you make your way things get tougher, and the determination to succeed becomes stronger. That is unless you see green, rage quit and sit sulking in the corner.

    Online you can compete with 3 other human riders, and a big part of the fun is building and sharing your own personal tracks and customising your bike and rider.

    Congrats to Red Lynx and Microsoft Studios for bring something truly epic to the table and I hope they continue to work together on future projects.

    At 1200MSP, it’s available to download in the XBL Marketplace and is simple enough that anyone to play (yes, even my 3 year old can complete the beginner courses).    … Expand
  4. Ninja7Everin
    Aug 3, 2014
    9
    Trials Evolution came out of nowhere. For the first few months learning how to manipulate the motorcycles I enjoyed jumping ramps and trying OVER AND OVER AGAIN to place the bike into a particular position while balancing between gravity and my own virtual weight in order to make the bike swing left and right to clear an obstacle, then on to the next obstacle. After thousands uponTrials Evolution came out of nowhere. For the first few months learning how to manipulate the motorcycles I enjoyed jumping ramps and trying OVER AND OVER AGAIN to place the bike into a particular position while balancing between gravity and my own virtual weight in order to make the bike swing left and right to clear an obstacle, then on to the next obstacle. After thousands upon thousands of wrecks I started to use the level creation tool to create my own tracks. Months went by and I started to pass tracks that were once impossible for me, and now I search for tracks that will somewhat present a challenge to me. Trials keeps your nerves twisted and your palms sweaty, but the addiction is uncontainable and constantly evolving. With no game of its kind (apart from a few indies and I tab/phone similars) its no wonder this smash hit kept users coming back. Intense bike manipulation, good graphics, and superior controls, Trials is among the top five best arcade games of all time. Magnificent.… Expand
  5. Vanpire73
    Mar 6, 2014
    9
    Nothing but joy was felt playing this thing. This is a pure gamer's game. You don't have to like it, but are a f*cking moron if you give this game lower than a 5. I can understand not loving it, but Jesus, man, don't be that f*cking jack*ss. 9.5 rounded down. Nothing is a 10.
  6. KennedyP
    Feb 24, 2014
    10
    Best DLC ever. Only cheap. If you dont own it.. WHY NOT?
    You can download other peoples own created track so there is no end to this game. A must buy.
  7. TheChaser1985
    Aug 1, 2013
    7
    Talk about the most frustrating series of all time, but still fun. It's very well made and the gameplay is great but it doesn't keep me coming back for more, like the first one did. Maybe I just bored of it.
  8. electriclight41
    Jun 3, 2013
    9
    The only thing that could make me stop playing Trials HD? Trials Evolution. It improves on nearly everything from the first, starting with even bigger and more awe-inspiring set pieces. Add in customized bikes, characters and levels, and you had a deep game with tons of replay value.
  9. JackYaLate
    Apr 9, 2013
    8
    Graphics: 7/10 Gameplay: 7/10 Enjoyment: 8/10 Value For Money: 9/10 7.75
    If you haven't yet... BUY THIS GAME!!! Just looking up there at what scores I have rated you should have got overtime at work and worked for this game. Bust game on the XBLA, maybe?
  10. MrMassakka
    Apr 3, 2013
    7
    This is clearly the best arcade-game available in my opinion. It can't compare with "real" games, but for the branch it is nearly perfect.
    It's astonishing what this game is capable of. It's not only another great Trials game with improved graphics and physics, but thanks to the map-editor and the communities' creativity you can expand the experience a lot. However, after all it's still a    This is clearly the best arcade-game available in my opinion. It can't compare with "real" games, but for the branch it is nearly perfect.
    It's astonishing what this game is capable of. It's not only another great Trials game with improved graphics and physics, but thanks to the map-editor and the communities' creativity you can expand the experience a lot. However, after all it's still a Trials game which means that the gameplay of driving a motorcycle in 2D perspective can get quite dull after a while, no matter how much quality content there is.    … Expand
  11. lionalio
    Mar 27, 2013
    9
    Impressive the game is. Not only fun but also difficult to play, to get pass the harder levels of the game require a lot of patience and skill. This game deserves a try for everyone
  12. Sbeeer
    Mar 21, 2013
    10
    It's the perfect Xbox Live Arcade game, awesome, addictive and amazingly good. A must-buy for everyone who likes racing, physics, puzzles, explosions, multiplayer competition and an all-around complete editor.
  13. Rdxl
    Jan 12, 2013
    10
    Simply a really fun game to play - as simple as the gameplay may seem initially, being somewhat the same as 'dirt bike' flash games, it is just so much more in every way. If you can work the level editor to an advanced level, that alone is worth the cost of this game.
  14. Nicholasandrew
    Oct 13, 2012
    10
    It's one of the most amazing games that I ever played. Its awesome, very fun, and you can play easily with 3 other friends in the same room, competing for only one reason... If you don't get this game, you are a kind of stupid person!!! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
  15. skykappah
    Oct 13, 2012
    10
    For newbies the Trials games are at heart a platformer with amazing level designs, except instead of being a blue hedgehog, you are a trial biker. It uses realistic physics to control your bike, playing with speed and weight. It's very addictive.
    Back to the review now. Trials HD was one of my favourite games of all time. Trials Evolution is even better. The controls are tighter and    For newbies the Trials games are at heart a platformer with amazing level designs, except instead of being a blue hedgehog, you are a trial biker. It uses realistic physics to control your bike, playing with speed and weight. It's very addictive.
    Back to the review now. Trials HD was one of my favourite games of all time. Trials Evolution is even better. The controls are tighter and more responsive which is an improvement on what was already rather perfect.
    The skills games aren't as well thought out but their are a few that come close to the original.
    For all let downs in skill games... It is offset by better tracks in the main game and an amazing track editor. As if that didn't keep you occupied, you can download tracks and skill games from bedroom designers from all over the world. Buy this now!    … Expand
  16. potatoes351
    Oct 10, 2012
    10
    The Trials franchise has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a PC title. Now in its fourth entry Trials Evolution opens up the doors of that dingy warehouse into the open landscapes beyond. Trials Evo boasts a single player mode with 50+ tracks & skill games to play; online, splitscreen and LAN multiplayer on both single player courses and all new Motocross courses and TrackThe Trials franchise has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a PC title. Now in its fourth entry Trials Evolution opens up the doors of that dingy warehouse into the open landscapes beyond. Trials Evo boasts a single player mode with 50+ tracks & skill games to play; online, splitscreen and LAN multiplayer on both single player courses and all new Motocross courses and Track central, a place to build, share and download all your creations with anyone in the world. Trials Evo will set you back 1200MS points but for that price your getting what would amount to more than a £40 game. Trials is back and its here to stay.… Expand
  17. ImNotPaid4This
    Oct 5, 2012
    3
    Can't believe this is rated so highly, It's an alright game but does not deserve such a high rating. Got bored of it after about 6 hours of gameplay. Nothing more than what I used to play on windows 98, but it was free to play that back in my day.
  18. Brett6547
    Oct 1, 2012
    9
    Trials HD, RedLynx
  19. Thappers
    Aug 29, 2012
    10
    I bought this game on the day of release, played it for a few hours and thought it was pretty good but not something i would play much in the future.

    Oh how wrong I was. There comes a point playing this when you suddenly break through one of the several difficulty barriers and you are suddenly whizzing through tracks that had previously seemed Iike trial-and-error exercises in futility.    I bought this game on the day of release, played it for a few hours and thought it was pretty good but not something i would play much in the future.

    Oh how wrong I was. There comes a point playing this when you suddenly break through one of the several difficulty barriers and you are suddenly whizzing through tracks that had previously seemed Iike trial-and-error exercises in futility. And then there's the hard tracks, and then the extreme tracks. When I finally got gold on Way Of The Ninja it was literally one of the most satisfying moments I've experienced in gaming. The thing is, you are always improving and just when you are about to smash the controller you come through the other side... You can feel yourself getting better. It's addictive and rewarding, more so than any 'AAA' game, hands down. It's what gaming should feel like. To say nothing of the amazing editor and DLC, you cannot get better value for money imo.

    Don't dismiss this game until you've given it a REAL chance    … Expand
  20. dizziedylan
    Aug 20, 2012
    8
    Trials Evolution is really fun but it gets kinda boring when you start trying to get gold on all levels. Track central offers loads more gameplay. Making levels is really easy too(other than making complicated skill games like snake and other things like that). I would even say the track editor is simpler than happy wheels.
  21. DarrkHawk
    Aug 17, 2012
    8
    Although I hate this game and all trials game before it, this game certainly deserves credit as one of the best games on the arcade this year. It has nothing wrong going for it. Graphics are outstanding, game-play is smooth, game physics are amazing, excellent maps and the player customization allow players & creators alike to explore their creativity with developing for the game.Although I hate this game and all trials game before it, this game certainly deserves credit as one of the best games on the arcade this year. It has nothing wrong going for it. Graphics are outstanding, game-play is smooth, game physics are amazing, excellent maps and the player customization allow players & creators alike to explore their creativity with developing for the game. Definitely an amazing game to fans of the trials series and neutral players but my pure hatred for the game series forces me to deny this game a 10 rating.… Expand
  22. Ztarscream
    Jul 23, 2012
    10
    There is nothing bad at all about this game.....other than the fact it is incredibly addictive. Anyone giving the game a low review is either retarded or they have not played the game and just want to hate it.
  23. tom3118
    Jul 13, 2012
    5
    "Physics based" my foot! Excite Bike on the NES had better physics! It's pretty, responsive, and fun, with varied and engaging levels. But let's be honest: the core mechanic is very simple, and it is anything but realistic. I got bored of it pretty quickly, definitely before I felt like I'd had my $15 worth. If you judge it on the gameplay, I've seen better flash games with the same"Physics based" my foot! Excite Bike on the NES had better physics! It's pretty, responsive, and fun, with varied and engaging levels. But let's be honest: the core mechanic is very simple, and it is anything but realistic. I got bored of it pretty quickly, definitely before I felt like I'd had my $15 worth. If you judge it on the gameplay, I've seen better flash games with the same mechanic*. That said, it's not like it's terrible. It's just that this rating is way, way too high. *And I find the "level editor" in Line Rider to be a lot easier to use!… Expand
  24. aussiebattery
    Jul 6, 2012
    9
    Evolution on this game, Red Lynx has had 3 years to perfect this game, and it is no doubt a wait I could deal with, he game is awesome and even with it, it is still one of the best games on XBLA. lovin it
  25. xHEISENBERGx
    Jul 5, 2012
    9
    Trials Evo is fun. Very fun. The only problem is, Trials is also VERY VERY frustrating. Its a simple premise, ride your bike from point A to point B without falling off. The thing is, your going to fall off. ALOT. trials is a trial-and-error style game, which may turn off some who have a lack of conviction. Heck, even I wanted to throw the controller at the screen a few times.........okTrials Evo is fun. Very fun. The only problem is, Trials is also VERY VERY frustrating. Its a simple premise, ride your bike from point A to point B without falling off. The thing is, your going to fall off. ALOT. trials is a trial-and-error style game, which may turn off some who have a lack of conviction. Heck, even I wanted to throw the controller at the screen a few times.........ok maybe a few hundred times. But still, its relaly alot of fun, and you definitely feel accomplished in finishing each and every course. Especially the extreme maps… Expand
  26. ImRambosSon
    Jun 21, 2012
    10
    Amazing! Way better than Trials HD, which was already a fantastic game. For a 15$ arcade game it's a must buy. Redlynx has mastered the physics of the bike and are by far the most realistic of any other motorcycle game.
  27. Avalon
    Jun 19, 2012
    2
    Another attempt to cash in on a cheap tacky game, everytime I tried to boot this game up I was greeted with a long period of unreponsiveness, when I do get to play the game I find myself playing something from miniclip.com.

    Gameplay is same old flash style gameplay, graphics are the only thing worth mentioning about the whole game. It gets really boring very quickly and no matter how    Another attempt to cash in on a cheap tacky game, everytime I tried to boot this game up I was greeted with a long period of unreponsiveness, when I do get to play the game I find myself playing something from miniclip.com.

    Gameplay is same old flash style gameplay, graphics are the only thing worth mentioning about the whole game. It gets really boring very quickly and no matter how the graphics change and the scenary varies it doesn't make the gameplay any less repetitive or yawn-worthy.

    I give a 2/10 purely because it looks good but I wish I could get a refund as I would accept it in an instant.    … Expand
  28. crtlew
    Jun 17, 2012
    9
    Gameplay is great. Endless options with the track builder. Only real complaint is the selection of upgrades is fairly small. Got a bunch of money to spend and nothing to spend it on! I had no problems with online multiplayer.
  29. Dakoda
    Jun 12, 2012
    10
    I loved Trials HD! I never thought they were going to make a sequel, but I'm glad I was wrong! Trials: Evolution was amazing! I loved the single-player campaign! Then they brought multi-player to the game and just expanded it more than it already was! They also made it so the trails could be turned and it's not just a straight away, you can turn and the enviormentss are amazing! I love theI loved Trials HD! I never thought they were going to make a sequel, but I'm glad I was wrong! Trials: Evolution was amazing! I loved the single-player campaign! Then they brought multi-player to the game and just expanded it more than it already was! They also made it so the trails could be turned and it's not just a straight away, you can turn and the enviormentss are amazing! I love the sense of humor that Red Lynx has! The Squirrels are hilarious and I love them. Overall great game!… Expand
  30. AFryer123
    Jun 9, 2012
    9
    Addiction. I went on for ten minutes, I spent two hours. The graphics are great for the game but that is just the beginning. The tracks are both innovative and challenging. You can waste a lot of time on this game and not get bored. It's an awful lot of fun but it gets very frustrating. I have spent many hours trying to get a gold medal on every track and when you finish that you get theAddiction. I went on for ten minutes, I spent two hours. The graphics are great for the game but that is just the beginning. The tracks are both innovative and challenging. You can waste a lot of time on this game and not get bored. It's an awful lot of fun but it gets very frustrating. I have spent many hours trying to get a gold medal on every track and when you finish that you get the added challenge of having to get platinum. It is a fantastic game and defiantly worth the small fee you have to pay.… Expand
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#4 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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Universal acclaim - based on 77 Critic Reviews

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  3. Negative: 0 out of 77
  1. Eurogamer Sweden
    Jun 18, 2012
    80
    Trials Evolution is basically the same core game as the previous one, but since I love that game I can look beyond that. Although, when it's time to develop a third game, I hope that RedLynx actually can evolve the game instead of just insert something meaningless in the title.
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  2. GameCritics
    Jun 4, 2012
    90
    Trials Evolution truly is the next step in the outstanding core experience from HD, polishing every aspect of an already-fantastic game to a near-blinding sheen, and then delivering something peerless in terms of technical precision and visceral addiction. They don't come better than this
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  3. Worth Playing
    May 31, 2012
    80
    Much like a "new and improved" cereal at your grocer, Trials Evolution successfully makes small improvements to its predecessor to cater to its fans. In that area, RedLynx has succeeded. Anyone who enjoyed Trials HD will no doubt love Trials Evolution. Unfortunately, those looking for something more than "more of the same" aren't going to find it here. As the name implies, this is just an evolution of what came before; it's not a revolution.
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