Pumped BMX + is an arcade game for PS4, XONE and etc. and the first installment of the popular mobile series, which debuted in September, 2012, on iOS-powered smartphones and tablets, that was designed with PC and home consoles in mind. It was developed by the independent Yeah Us! studio. It was founded by Adam Hunt who was an active BMX rider before he started developing games. His mobile bestseller was ported to home gaming systems by a recognizable publisher, Curve Digital.
Mechanics
The mechanics of Pumped BMX + in general resemble the popular Trials series by RedLynx. The action is presented from a side view, while the player’s task is to complete subsequent bike trails of increasingly high difficulty level, filled with various jumping hills, ramps and varied terrain obstacles. Contrary to the abovementioned Trials, we don’t ride a motorcycle but the eponymous BMX. What’s more, the emphasis was put on performing spectacular stunts rather than run time.
There are over 500 various challenges during which we will learn new tricks that let us the riding style to our preferences. The developer recreated 16 actual bike stunts (8 basic and 8 advanced ones). The key to success is to skillfully combine them into possibly the highest scored combinations. The game also allow us to modify the available BMXs as well as the character appearance.
Game modes
Pumped BMX + for PS4, XONE and etc. features only a single player mode. A kind of competition is introduced by online achievements and leaderboards.
Technical aspects
The production of Yeah Us! studio is characterized by relatively simple but incredibly colorful and pretty graphics in a somewhat cartoon style. Contrary to previously released mobile games, Pumped BMX + for PS4, XONE and etc. offers not only significantly enhanced visuals but also new and more intuitive controls designed with keyboards and gamepads in mind. Additionally, the developer also secured licenses for the completely new soundtrack.
