Reviewers Liked
- Exciting vehicular mayhem
- Atmospheric soundtrack
- Blood Dragon's universe is a great setting for a Trials game
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Underwhelming shooting
- Awkward platforming stages
Trials of the Blood Dragon
Much like you'd see in a seedy 1980s movie, Trials of the Blood Dragon is like a pretty good first hit of a drug. The buzz is short and mostly enjoyable, but it's so different that you might get hooked on the series. It's got a great gateway due to the story's ties to Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, the flashy neon art, the constant pop-culture references, and fantastic techno score. Just realize that the shooting is bad and that you may come down from this high way earlier than you'd expect. But if this is your first Trial, know that there's lots more to consume.
-- As reviewed by IGN
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Trials of the Blood Dragon shows promise when it's allowed to be a Trials game. The rest of the time, it's just...
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