MX Rider is a motocross racer from Paradigm Entertainment that brings the officially licensed FIM Motocross World Championship to the PlayStation 2. Choose from a large roster of riders and bikes, then tackle muddy outdoor circuits, tight indoor supercross stadiums and open freestyle arenas built for big air and flashy tricks. The handling leans toward simulation, so managing throttle, body position and landings is the key to holding your line through ruts, whoops and jumps. A full career mode lets you work your way up the ranks, earn upgrades and unlock new tracks, while challenge and freestyle modes offer quick bursts of fun between seasons. Split-screen racing for two players adds some friendly competition on the couch. It is a solid pick for dirt bike fans and racing collectors. Disc and case only; manual not included.
