Lonely Mountains: Downhill

 Xbox One
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. TheXboxHub
    Nov 5, 2019
    90
    Odd collisions and the need for a bit of a grind aside, there is little to not like about this game, with the speedrunning elements, the visuals, the well-worked challenges, and the open feeling of carving your own route all coming together to create something rather wonderful.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 28, 2020
    80
    A tranquil trip through the great outdoors, rich in atmosphere and fair challenge. [Issue#186, p.80]
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  3. Washington Post
    Jan 10, 2020
    80
    Lonely Mountains: Downhill is a beautiful marriage of aesthetics and gameplay. It has the makings of a minor classic.
  5. Video Chums
    Oct 22, 2019
    80
    Carefully steering a cyclist down rough mountainside terrain sounds like a fun challenge and Lonely Mountains proves that it indeed is.
  6. Xbox Tavern
    Oct 22, 2019
    78
    Lonely Mountains Downhill is a fun, arcade style challenge that will test even the most hardened of gamer’s nerve. Some bizarre technical issues and dodgy physics let the side down a tad, but it’s far from unplayable. In fact, there’s something rather calming to the whole affair in between the rage that makes playing the game worthwhile – especially as it launches into Gamepass.
  7. Game Rant
    Nov 20, 2019
    60
    Lonely Mountains: Downhill has great core gameplay, but it's light on content and its progression forces players to deal with a lot of repetition. The game looks great, sounds great, and controls great (with a controller, anyway), so hopefully the developers get the opportunity to expand on it in a sequel.

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 27
  3. Negative: 5 out of 27
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Lonely Mountains: Downhill might not sound like much on the surface, but this little mountain biking game offers some serious and addictiveLonely Mountains: Downhill might not sound like much on the surface, but this little mountain biking game offers some serious and addictive fun. There is so much to Lonely Mountains: Downhill that the description doesn't cover it. The most important detail, is that this is a game that will please almost anyone. Gameplay involves riding a mountain bike down various mountain trails, but players get to choose exactly how they want to do that. Players who enjoy excitement can take on time trials and try to get down the mountain as fast as possible to earn rewards, such as new bikes and outfits. Players who like to explore can take their time going down the mountain and stray off the path and try to find hidden areas, such as places where their biker can chill out and take a rest. Each trail comes with its own set of challenges, including timed missions, as well as challenges that reward players for not crashing more than a certain number of times.Crashing will happen... Going down a mountain at breakneck speed on a bike is asking for trouble, but the crashes themselves are part of of fun, similar to the trials series. There's often blood and ragdoll effects that might have players deliberately jumping off high cliffs to see what might happen. Even failing in Lonely Mountains: Downhill is entertaining. To help spare frustration, the game does have checkpoints, so when crashes occur, the player only goes back to the most recent checkpoint instead of restarting the level all over again, as the levels can be quite lengthy. Lonely Mountains: Downhill would not work, though, without solid control. Players will find the controls unique, and it's simple to master. Players can earn parts to build a variety of different bikes, also. This includes models that are good at high speeds, bikes that are good for jumping and bikes that can handle more rugged terrain. Each bike might have certain limits, but they all respond well to the game's control set-up. Lonely Mountains: Downhill somewhat retro graphical style, but it works well with the game. The camera views everything from a third-person perspective, so there are times when a tree might block the view a bit, meaning that a player can go off a cliff without realizing it until it's too late, but perhaps that's part of the challenge. Instead of heavy music, the game's sounds are nature sounds as on a real mountain. That adds a serene element to the title, one that explorers will appreciate as they try to discover all the hidden nooks and crannies of each level. There's a great deal too explore and will provide any player with hours upon hours of fun and challenge. Check it out for free right now if you have the Xbox Game Pass subscription.… Full Review »
  2. Eprom
    May 9, 2020
    5
    Game is very difficult to master and gets frustrating fast. You basiclly have to memorize all the courses or you have no chance. This is not aGame is very difficult to master and gets frustrating fast. You basiclly have to memorize all the courses or you have no chance. This is not a casual game.… Full Review »
  3. MrEBE
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    - Super addictive game! Simple, old-fashioned, but superbly effective!
    - 99% of whining critics fall from the first additional bike unlocked    - Super addictive game! Simple, old-fashioned, but superbly effective!
    - 99% of whining critics fall from the first additional bike unlocked !
    - Not once did I get mad at the game!
    - woah woah woah big crush
    - Again, awesome game Bomb Trashed from whining pseudo gamers who judge after 5 minutes of game time..    … Full Review »
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