| What do you look for in dirt bike games and stunt | | | | really punches up the beauty of the game is its stark |
| bike games excitement? Are you more of a | | | | juxtaposition of animation and realism. The trees and |
| strategist that likes the realism of working your bike | | | | streams and bumps and hills look like they could have |
| against the tough terrains, taking this angle at this | | | | been photographed, while the lone rider has a clearly |
| speed with just the right amount of torque? If so, | | | | cartoonish distinction that makes for a pleasing |
| then Dirt Bike 2 is probably the style for you. | | | | aesthetic experience. On the other hand, Dirt Bike |
| Or are you the kind of gamer, who just likes to let | | | | Stunts delivers a more consistent look. The graphics |
| loose and let her rip? If pedal-to-the-metal action and | | | | share some of the realism of Dirt Bike 2, but with a |
| death-defying stunts are your things, then Dirt Bike | | | | slightly more animated feel, and the rider actually fits |
| Stunts is probably the game for you. Both are free | | | | his surroundings more. Not a thing wrong with either |
| and offer their own brand of realism, but which of | | | | rendering. |
| these will you enjoy more? | | | | Environments |
| Read on for a side-by-side review: | | | | When it comes to the environments, Dirt Bike Stunts |
| Game-Play | | | | may not be quite as varied, but what it lacks in this |
| In Dirt Bike 2, it is often hard to negotiate between | | | | area, it more than makes up for in layout. With |
| the sensitive controls of your bike and the rugged | | | | sweeping slopes and expertly placed obstacles ? |
| terrain of the environments. It is not a great game | | | | whether those obstacles are rock walls, cars, or |
| for being allowed to really fly. You must treat the | | | | steep hills ? it is designed in a way from beginning to |
| bumps and hills with constant TLC from the opening | | | | end that allows you to take off, reach maximum |
| level to the end. On the other hand, Dirt Bike Stunts | | | | speed, and fly through the air with the greatest of |
| loosens things up a bit. With each level, you get a | | | | ease. Those landings are another story, but still much |
| brief section of terrain that you can quickly become | | | | more manageable than what you will experience in |
| familiar with. It is not about making it from one end | | | | Dirt Bike 2. |
| to the other. Rather, it is about obtaining a minimum | | | | The Winner |
| score in about 90 seconds. Plenty of time for you to | | | | Keeping in mind that this is strictly a matter of taste |
| learn the terrain and experiment with your jumps, | | | | and point-of-view, I felt Dirt Bike Stunts delivered |
| yet a short enough amount that the game is | | | | more of what I was looking for in online motorbike |
| ever-challenging despite its 6 short levels. | | | | games. Of all the dirt bike games and stunt bike |
| Graphics | | | | games, it is the one that more skillfully crafts both |
| The graphics on these two side-scroll games are | | | | aspects into one piece of mega-entertainment. Still, it |
| nothing short of spectacular, especially considering | | | | is all up to you. 180's, 360's, and even 720's abound, |
| what it costs you (nothing). In this area, Dirt Bike 2 | | | | but does so at the price of realism. One thing neither |
| gets the nod, but not by a long shot. The thing that | | | | game sacrifices, however, is fun. |