ATV™ Reflex™, the latest edition to the multimillion unit-selling franchise, is now available for purchase and download at online retailers worldwide. today announced the official soundtrack for MX vs. Now Available For Online Purchase and DownloadĪGOURA HILLS, Calif. Powerful Blend of Original, Heavy Metal-Influenced Tracks from Notable Industry Musicians Lots of events to run through and a solid online component will keep you coming back for hours and hours.THQ ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK FOR MX VS.
The soundtrack is nothing to write home about, but the engine sounds are what matter, and they're handled quite well.ĭespite a number of new features, longtime fans will find the gameplay to be similar to past titles.
The terrain deformation is great and the draw distance is good, but the PS3 version has some blurry textures in the d istance. Lots of content to be found and the in-race presentation has seen great improvements, though the menus are rather drab. If you're a fan of offroad racing, this is definitely worth a serious look, though don't go in expecting a completely different racing experience. The controls are still great, the track design is at the top of its class and there are enough events here to keep you coming back for ages, not to mention a very solid and capable online component. ATV Reflex is another very solid release from Rainbow Studios, though the franchise hasn't changed a ton in the gameplay department despite some pretty hefty on-paper features. Multiplayer modes are available for online-connected gamers, with new "Snake" and "Tag" modes, as well as the standard off-road racing set-ups. The high-def graphics have been updated, for granular detail several times greater than in the polygonal rendering of previous MX vs. A variety of vehicles is available, including event-specific MX motorcycles, ATV four-wheelers, super-buggies, and specialized off-road racing trucks. The revamped game engine emphasizes the traction and handling on different surfaces such as mud, packed dirt, and snow. Races are set in a variety of international locations, including tracks in the U.S. The vehicles themselves are deformable as well, with real-time damage in competitive events. The game's terrain effects allow the track to change during the race, as riders knock the dirt around, or even dig out a new path through the malleable earth. The control system is designed for intuitive movements, with high-flying hilltop stunts and balanced acceleration through corners and in valleys. Under the new system, players can also control their riders to shift weight and momentum and pull their bike or four-wheeler back from the brink of a big spill, staying on track and out of the ditch. The game's trick system allows players to make their character perform free form switches, extensions, and more, while the vehicle continues along its own trajectory.
A key feature introduced in the Reflex edition of Rainbow Studios' off-road series is independent control of the rider from the ride.