Trials Evolution: Gold Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2013

2013

Quick resume

Trials Evolution: Gold Edition marks the Trials franchise’s triumphant return to the PC gaming platform. RedLynx’s signature franchise, the Trials series first made its mark in gaming with the 2008 release of Trials 2 SE for the PC.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Racing

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Pros

Addictive and challenging gameplay
Robust track editor and user-created content
Includes trials hd tracks
Good physics and controls
Strong sense of progression and achievement

Cons

Requires ubisoft connect (uplay) launcher
Online multiplayer and servers shut down
Missing dlc content from console versions
Some technical and performance issues
Limited customization options

Motivations

Autonomy

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"Players have freedom to choose tracks, create custom maps, and customize car appearances, enabling personal control over gameplay."

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Competence

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5

"High skill ceiling with challenging levels requiring precise control, timing, and mastery; players receive immediate feedback on performance."

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"High skill ceiling with challenging tracks requiring mastery of physics and precise control; players receive clear feedback on performance."
Competition

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4

"Multiplayer modes with ranked play and leaderboards encourage comparison and competition among players."

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Continuation

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4

"Highly addictive gameplay with players returning repeatedly to improve scores and unlock content."

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"Addictive gameplay with players returning repeatedly to improve times and earn medals; some frustration but strong pull to continue."
Cooperation

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1

"Multiplayer and co-op modes exist but are not a major focus; most gameplay is single-player or solo skirmishes."

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"Some multiplayer and local co-op modes exist, but primary focus is on individual performance and solo play."
Creativity

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5

"Robust track editor and modding support allow extensive creation and sharing of custom tracks and content."

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Domination

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-2

"Interactions emphasize fair competition and skill rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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Escapism

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4

"Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying its humor and challenge."

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Expectation

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-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

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Experimenting

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3

"Players experiment with physics settings, bike setups, and track creation, exploring different gameplay styles."

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"Players experiment with different tracks, bikes, and custom content, though core gameplay involves mastering established mechanics."
Exploration

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3

"Players explore many user-created levels and custom environments, discovering new challenges and secrets."

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"Exploration through discovering new tracks, user-created levels, and hidden challenges within the game."
Expression

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3

"Extensive bike and rider customization options allow personal expression."

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"Customization of riders and bikes available, though limited compared to other creative features."
Fantasy

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-1

"Game simulates realistic motorcycle racing rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."

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"Game features exaggerated physics and humorous elements but overall grounded in plausible motorcycle trials scenarios."
Fellowship

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1

"Some community and multiplayer interaction, but many players focus on solo play."

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Growth

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5

"Strong emphasis on skill development, learning new mechanics, and improving performance over time."

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Health

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-4

"Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

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Idle

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-3

"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not suited for passive or background play."

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Intimacy

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-3

"Social interactions are limited and surface-level; no emphasis on forming close relationships."

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Leadership

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-3

"No evidence of leadership roles; multiplayer is cooperative or competitive without formal leadership."

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Progression

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4

"Players unlock weapons, achievements, and complete challenges, showing clear progression."

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"Players unlock tracks, medals, and customization items, showing clear progression and achievement."
Relaxation

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2

"Game can be relaxing and enjoyable but also involves challenge and occasional frustration."

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Sensation

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3

"Visual and auditory feedback is enjoyable; unique sound-based mechanics add to sensory engagement."

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"Enjoyable visual and auditory feedback with satisfying physics and sound design."
Status

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3

"Leaderboards and rankings provide recognition and social status among players."

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Story

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-4

"No meaningful narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on challenges."

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"No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and focused on challenges."
Strategy

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3

"Requires planning and precise timing to navigate obstacles and optimize runs."

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"Requires planning and problem solving to navigate tracks and optimize runs, though mostly skill-based."
Thrill

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3

"Players experience tension and excitement from challenging fights and risk of failure."

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Value

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3

"Offers extensive content, replayability, and quality for the price."

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"Offers extensive content and replayability, especially with user-created tracks, providing good value for price."
Violence

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-4

"No combat or destruction; focus on constructive gameplay and exploration."

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"Focus on constructive gameplay and skillful navigation rather than combat or destruction."
Survival

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1

"Some elements of avoiding failure and outplaying opponents, but low risk compared to survival games."

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Analysis

A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Story.

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