Trials (series)
| Trials | |
|---|---|
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| Genre(s) | Racing, Platformer |
| Developer(s) | Ubisoft RedLynx |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Platform(s) | Java, Flash, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Stadia |
| First release | Trials 2000 |
| Latest release | Trials Rising 26 February 2019 |
Trials is a racing game series developed by Ubisoft RedLynx and published by Ubisoft, loosely based on the real-life sport of motorcycle trials. It involves a motorcycle rider in a 2.5D world, traversing obstacles under the influence of simulated physics.
History
Trials was released as a browser game in 2000. The gameplay was somewhat similar to Mastertronic's 1987 hit Kikstart 2.
Trials 2 was released in 2007, and remade as Trials 2: Second Edition in 2008. Trials HD was released for the Xbox Live Arcade in 2009. Trials Evolution was released for the Xbox Live Arcade in 2012. Trials Frontier was released for smart phones and tablets on 10 April 2014.
Trials Fusion released for PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One on 16 April 2014. Trials Frontier and Trials Fusion are designed to work together.[1] Trials Fusion was released for the PC on 24 April 2014.[2]
On 11 June 2018 Trials Rising was announced by RedLynx at E3 2018. It was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on 26 February 2019 and for Stadia on 19 November 2019.
Games
Main series
| Year | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Trials | Java[3] |
| 2007 | Trials 2 | Flash |
| 2009 | Trials HD | Xbox 360 |
| 2012 | Trials Evolution | Xbox 360, Windows |
| 2014 | Trials Fusion | Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
| 2019 | Trials Rising | Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Stadia |
Other games
| Year | Title | Platform | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Trials Bike Basic | Java | Expansion |
| Trials Bike Pro | |||
| 2004 | Trials Construction Yard | ||
| 2005 | Trials Mountain Heights | ||
| 2008 | Trials Dynamite Tumble | Flash | Spin-off |
| Trials 2: Second Edition | Windows | Remake | |
| 2010 | Trials Legends | ||
| 2014 | Trials Frontier | Android, iOS | Spin-off |
| 2016 | Trials of the Blood Dragon | Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
References
- ^ Tach, Dave (10 June 2013). "Trials Fusion headed to consoles, Trials Frontier headed to smartphones". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on 14 June 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (19 December 2013). "First in-game Trials Fusion screenshots arrive". Official Xbox Magazine. Future. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "History of Trials". RedLynx Trials. RedLynx. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
