Review by Jon Donnis
MAVRIX by Matt Jones drops you into a 100 square kilometre playground built for mountain biking fans who want freedom and variety. It's part downhill racer, part creative stunt sandbox, part social hangout. You can blast down race tracks, piece together your own slopestyle lines or roam between multiple bike parks. There's also a multiplayer element where you can link up with friends, hunt for hidden challenges or just hit huge jumps in sync.
The physics system is one of its biggest draws. Dual stick controls give you separate brake levers and independent suspension, which makes every landing, drift and bunny hop feel more deliberate. You can fine-tune your ride with real world brands, from bike frames to clothing, and there's even a sponsorship system to simulate a pro rider's career. Global leaderboards and competitions with actual prizes add a bit of extra drive to go faster and push harder.
Right now though, it's in early access, and the foundation needs to come before the frills. The scope is huge, but performance and optimisation should be the top priority (right now it needs some major optimization improvements). A smooth, accessible single-player/offline mode would make it easy for anyone to jump in without waiting on servers. Skip-free tutorials, leaner load times and player-driven feedback will make all the difference.
There's a great core here. If the team focuses on stability, accessibility and the basic joy of riding, MAVRIX could become the go-to mountain biking game on PC. Get distracted by extras too soon, and it risks losing the audience before it even gets going.
Definitely one to keep an eye on.
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