2XL Supercross HD Delivers High-Speed Action, Free For A Limited Time

By Lory | July 19, 2011 | No comment yet

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In 2XL Supercross HD, you will race against the pros in this action-packed motorcycle game. Using the iPad’s accelerometer, you will tilt your way through difficult jumps and turns as you compete against either computer generated players, or your own friends over local wi-fi. In collaboration with FreeAppADay, this game, regularly $4.99, is free for a very limited time.

You have 16 different tracks to choose from, including the training track, where you can practice your jumps without being timed or distracted by other players. You also have at least 14 different riders and as many different motorbikes to choose from. None of them display any type of mechanical differences, but they have distinguishing colors and numbers.

You can play each track in easy, normal or hard mode and you can adjust the controls and sensitivity of your tilt motion. You are not given any kind of tutorial, but the game is so easy to play that you won’t need one anyway. You can play each track as a timed trial, in practice mode, or in race mode. The graphics are well-designed and the user interface is smooth.

Each track offers a slightly different variety of jumps and turns that are based on freestyle tracks designed by Motorcross champion Stephane Roncada. There is not end to the fun and challenging ways to play this game. Once you get the hang of the controls, it is easy to make your way through the many courses, experiment with the different powers of dirt bikes and try to discover secret jump combinations.

What I liked: The game is really easy to play. It takes a few tries to get used to the controls, but you rarely crash and jump combos are fun to try out. You can play in so many different modes that the level of challenge that you desire is easy to find.

What I didn’t like: I’m not a fan of iPad tilt gaming. I find the larger iDevice to be cumbersome and awkward to have to hold while playing games. I’d like to see the option to switch between tilt controls and stick or button controls.

To buy or not to buy: As a free game, there is no reason not to download it. It is hours of fun for anyone who likes Motorcross racing games. At the full price of $4.99, it is a bit steep, but still worth the money.