Downhill Domination

Downhill Domination - racing on mountain slopes on bicycles, where the descent is inseparable from the fight. Rivals collide, push each other and do everything to make you fly into the stones, and the player does not remain in debt: almost not a single race is won without a fight. It was this combination of speed and contact fighting that brought the game fame. The trails descend from the peaks through forests, canyons, villages and abandoned buildings. The terrain requires constant attention: the wrong line will result in a fall, and an unsuccessful landing after the springboard will result in the loss of three positions. But the pleasure from clear passage of the route at high speed is serious. In addition to races, there are modes for performing stunts and gradually unlocking bicycles with different characteristics. The controls require some getting used to, but you master them quickly enough to enjoy them from the first tracks. It is also worth noting that the game has a system of tricks and accelerations: a successful jump gives additional speed, and a beautiful rotation brings points. Rivals behave aggressively, so part of the race is spent trying to avoid being pushed off the track. For the genre, this is a rare example of real contact wrestling. The game was released in an era when extreme sports were at their peak, and is still remembered as one of the most exciting racing games of that period. For those who love mountain bikes and don't mind a bit of brawling on the slopes, this is the right choice.