Descenders
| Descenders | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | RageSquid |
| Publisher(s) | No More Robots |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4[1] |
| Release | 7 May 2019 |
| Genre(s) | Extreme sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Descenders is an action cycling video game developed by Dutch studio RageSquid and published by No More Robots. It was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox One on 7 May 2019.
Gameplay
Descenders is a downhill mountain biking video game which puts players in different environments. Each level in the game is procedurally generated.[2] In each level, the player races a downward course on a relatively dirt trail.[3] During the trials, the player gains opportunities to perform tricks with their bicycle.[4] Each level also presents a set of random objectives to complete, such as performing a trick a certain amount of times, or finishing a race within a certain time.[5] Each level also contains checkpoints which serve as respawn points upon bailing. Bail often, and the player fails the level.[6]
Reception
Descenders received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[7][8] Mitch Bowman of PC Gamer felt optimistic about Descenders' progress, criticizing its lack of variety in features while praising the variety in level design.[2] Tim Rogers of Kotaku called the game "fast and smooth", and commented about the nauseating thrill the framerate gave him.[3] Matthew Kato at Game Informer praised the branching level structure.[4] Brendan Caldwell of Rock, Paper, Shotgun enjoyed the humour of the game, but was not impressed at the cosmetic rewards and the level design.[5] Dante Douglas at Polygon gave the game a 7.0, praising the procedural generation while criticizing the tight controls.[6]
References
- ^ "Descenders coming to PS4 and Switch this spring". Gematsu. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Bowman, Mitch (2018-02-09). "Downhill biking game Descenders could be the heir to Skate's throne". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ a b Rogers, Tim. "We Biked Down Some Big Procedurally Generated Hills In Descenders". Kotaku. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ a b Kato, Matthew. "The Sports Desk – The Downhill Rush Of Descenders". Game Informer. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ a b Caldwell, Brendan (2018-01-29). "8 reasons to play Descenders (and some reasons to not)". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ a b Douglas, Dante (2018-02-09). "Descenders review". Polygon. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Descenders". Metacritic. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
- ^ "Descenders". Metacritic. Retrieved 2020-03-18.