- Gameplay Improvements
- More MTB Fun
People say:
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What an awesome surprise-- DD wasn't even on my radar, but it deftly mixes Road Rash's two-wheeled combat with SSX's long and crazy downhill drops to create one hell of a rush. But even with its ridiculous speed and so much going on (pedestrians and wildlife fill the courses), you feel in complete control at all times. And among the Arcade and various Career modes, you'll find plenty to conquer. A few hiccups exist (you sometimes repeatedly respawn at a crash point), but otherwise, DO drips with quality.
Those two might be wowed by this supposed 'SSXon mountain bikes,' but I was let down--I loved SSX for its awesome synergy of racing and tricks. DD is all about speed, and its merely average tricks system doesn't provide much more fun than keeping your boost up during racing. Once I got over that, I enjoyed the massive, intricate worlds, and a couple creative modes--Moshbowl and Super Jump--also add depth. But if you're not a speed freak, this isn't for you.