Riders Republic

 Xbox Series X
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 39
  3. Negative: 11 out of 39
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  1. scottjobe
    Nov 2, 2021
    0
    I've been trying to log on to this game for more than an hour. Everything is fine as far as connections are concerned. I am very disappointed that I can't play this game
  2. oreimo33
    Nov 1, 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
  3. 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
  4. RhymeWriter
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    The game makes you fall in love from the first seconds. Here you will find amazing graphics, a huge map with indescribable beauty, an excellent soundtrack, many different types of competitions and excellent optimization. The game came out polished to a shine for which special thanks to Ubisoft . Try to play the massive races once and you will understand why I like this game so much.The game makes you fall in love from the first seconds. Here you will find amazing graphics, a huge map with indescribable beauty, an excellent soundtrack, many different types of competitions and excellent optimization. The game came out polished to a shine for which special thanks to Ubisoft . Try to play the massive races once and you will understand why I like this game so much. Ubisoft took all the best from games of this genre and embodied in their brainchild. Not a few of their spiritual predecessor Steep. In comparison, the game has become a little more casual, which only improved the gameplay.
    There are a number of shortcomings that do not spoil the process, but in my opinion they need to be added in upcoming patches.
    Among them:
    1) Sometimes cross-platform chat doesn't work;
    2) Sometimes the player is kicked out of the squad;
    3) When playing in a squad, there is no quick restart to repeat the race;
    4) In races, style points are not taken into account (even if, according to the conditions, you just need to finish first, why are not points taken into account for successfully performed tricks, for driving without rewinding or recovering, driving without brakes, etc., it would be nice to receive an additional bonus, and see it's in the race statistics;
    5) When playing in a squad, I would like to see where the opponents are going, how far they are ahead or behind you;
    6) If the player finished first, it would be cool to see how other players get to the finish line, especially if this is a game in their squad, with the ability to change the watched player, instead of looking at the rating screen, there is nothing to watch;
    7) During the race, there is no way to look back, and there is no button for this;
    8) It is necessary for the game to recognize where there is a series of races, and where is one race. In the latter, at the end of the race, two countdowns are turned on in a row, as if there will be the next race. Which leads to wasted time;
    9) Accelerate the animation of the opening of new stages in a career. This is slow and a little annoying.    … Expand
  5. ISSGOD
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    Riders Republic does something interesting with the races. While there are a few multiplayer races and you can team up with friends, if you are playing alone most races will be against player ghosts. This is so much better than playing against rubber banding AI or AI that is impossibly perfect. In single player you race against player ghosts, the ghosts make mistakes just like you! YouRiders Republic does something interesting with the races. While there are a few multiplayer races and you can team up with friends, if you are playing alone most races will be against player ghosts. This is so much better than playing against rubber banding AI or AI that is impossibly perfect. In single player you race against player ghosts, the ghosts make mistakes just like you! You will see them speed by then run into a tree or go off a cliff. You will be chasing down 1st place and watch them go wide and miss a check point as you blow by them. It feels like a real multiplayer race!

    In free roam you will see literally hundreds of other players ghosts doing all manner of insanity. It makes the world feel populated. The down side is seeing another online player in free roam is rare as the map is absolutely huge!

    There is an offline mode called Zen, but it takes away all the elements that make the game’s online mode so much fun. In single player mode there are no races, no player ghosts, no quick travel points and you only have access to starting equipment… which sucks! Offline mode would have been much better if you could use your hard won epic gear which are much faster and maneuver much better.

    As far as online races go, I love them. Screaming down a mountain on a bike, skis or snowboard is exhilarating, especially in first person perspective. Doing insane tricks with BMX, mountain bike, skis or snowboard never gets old.

    I give the game a 9 for its impressive graphics and adrenaline pumping action!    … Expand
  6. Wray
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute joy. Fun factor 10/10. Ignore the bad reviews and the slow, cheesy tutorial at the start. Try first person mode. Looks incredible.
  7. Wolfenstein51
    Dec 31, 2021
    8
    This game really opens up when you get the backpack and start flying all over the map. I suspect most people played it for 2 hours and gave up. It’s a fun game and uses Forza’s formula for extreme sports.
  8. SuperShrooms
    Nov 1, 2021
    8
    If you hate this game you haven't played it enough. Lots of fun. The more you unlock the better it gets. Mass races are absolute chaos. Best extreme sports game in a while. There isn't enough of them. Especially snowboarding. WE NEED MORE SNOWBOARDING!!
  9. Gabe7494
    Nov 5, 2021
    4
    Janky mechanics, 64 player mass races that are ruined by overly aggressive player collision, micro transactions for every cosmetic you’d actually want, paid content not delivered to those who shelled out extra for the special editions, constant crashes, bugs galore, special gear becomes obsolete by the next race/event, can’t sell duplicates or lower level gear and the only thing you canJanky mechanics, 64 player mass races that are ruined by overly aggressive player collision, micro transactions for every cosmetic you’d actually want, paid content not delivered to those who shelled out extra for the special editions, constant crashes, bugs galore, special gear becomes obsolete by the next race/event, can’t sell duplicates or lower level gear and the only thing you can buy with earned money is cosmetics which are so expensive that it takes hours to get one item. Had fun for about 3 hours before the cracks really started to show.… Expand
  10. Ottalaus_saus
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Super fun. Arcady with very scenic and colorful graphics. Def worth it in 2023
  11. Kathlar
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    The game is wonderful. There were a few problems in the beginning, but now it's a great product.
  12. Sp3cTrUm
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    Pura diversão! Surpresa do ano para mim.
    Recomendo a quem quer passar um bom bocado de diversão!
  13. FrankZamppa
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    I really don't care about sports games, but I absolutely love Riders Republic! I got my copy around the release and I'm still playing the game. The racing is done so well, no matter if you're riding a bike, gliding through a canyon or skiing down a hill. Everything just works smoothly. Lots of great ares for tricks too. You can tell Ubisoft really cares about this game. There's been a lotI really don't care about sports games, but I absolutely love Riders Republic! I got my copy around the release and I'm still playing the game. The racing is done so well, no matter if you're riding a bike, gliding through a canyon or skiing down a hill. Everything just works smoothly. Lots of great ares for tricks too. You can tell Ubisoft really cares about this game. There's been a lot of new content and surprises during it's first year to keep players invested.

    What I also love about the game is, that the world truly feels alive. There's a lot of players cruising around and crashing down hills, and unlike most sports games, this one is more on the light-hearted side. A mass race can be brutally hard, but it's the chaos that makes it fun. When you have 60 players crashing down the same hill, some dressed as giraffes and whatnot, losing the race can't be so serious.

    If you haven't tried this game yet, go get it! It's super fun! Toggle on the first person mode and find the steepest hill you can, I promise you RR will deliver a sense of speed like no other game before!    … Expand

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#30 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#46 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. IGN Adria
    Jan 20, 2022
    80
    With small technical problems, Riders Republic has a story that shouldn't exist. If you ignore the ''overbloating'' of some of its elements as it happens in every Ubisoft title, it is still a great game.
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  2. Cubed3
    Dec 10, 2021
    80
    Riders Republic has managed to tweak the majority of small gripes that were in place in an already fun beta release and in its final version, given gamers easily the best extreme sports simulator on the market - ironically done by embracing the craziness of the sports themselves and making events increasingly zanier as progression is made. For purists, they will find the type of experience that will link them in memory, back to the seasons of being out there on the trails and slopes (or in the air if anyone has actually tried that mental gliding thing). For the stay-at-home gamer, this really is as close as it feels to being out there with the added enjoyment of the extreme element pushed to its… well, extreme, all without a scraped knee or full reconstructive surgery in sight.
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  3. Launcher (The Washington Post)
    Nov 23, 2021
    80
    The game crashed on the Xbox Series X semi-frequently, but I pressed on, knowing that right around the corner I was likely to find some new thing that would surprise and delight me.
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