RedLynx Trials 2 Second Edition

Motorbikes can be used in a variety of purposes, whether it's to transport oneself from one place to the other, take part in races, or even climb steep hills in off-road challenges. Trial competitions, on the other hand, are designed to be as difficult to complete as possible, with tricky obstacles, tall jumps and plenty of falls.

RedLynx Trials 2 Second Edition is a fun game that puts a wide variety of difficult, yet entertaining tracks at your disposal, all of which become harder and harder to complete as you advance through them. Moreover, they require a lot of coordination and lightning-fast reactions, especially if you want to keep your balance and avoid falling, or worse.

Fortunately, there are over sixty tracks available, which means that you get plenty of play time out of the game. The fact that you can always replay them and try to beat your previous high-score should extend the experience by quite a lot, not to mention the fact that you can upload the results on the online ladder and compare them with players from all over the world.

In order to simulate the real conditions involved, the game employs a realistic engine to handle everything from the bike itself, to the body of the rider and various objects you stumble upon throughout the levels. Thus, the rag-doll effects come into play whenever you fall of the bike and they really emphasize the sensation of pain you feel each time the rider gets dragged on the concrete.

Graphically, the game is quite detailed, even if the default camera position makes it look like an old-school sidescroller. It also features new-age effects like depth-of-field, blur and smooth shadows, all of which have a huge impact on the presentation of the game. The tracks themselves are nicely modeled as well, featuring high-resolution textures and plenty of geometry to fool the eye.

In the end, RedLynx Trials 2 Second Edition is definitely an improvement over the previous episode, especially when it comes to gameplay and the variety of levels that are available. The stunning graphics truly add to the experience, not to mention the sturdy physics engine.