Descenders

Despite seeming like it shouldn't work on mobile devices, Descenders offers up such a fresh take on action sports games that it almost doesn't even matter. I can't say the App Store version is the best way to play it, but if it's the only way you'll end up spending time with this game, then it's well worth picking up.

Descenders was not what I was expecting, at all. But it ended up being a really fun, challenging game. Even if you’re not great at these kinds of games, or you have young children that might not understand the goal, this is one that the whole family can enjoy, just for the silliness of riding around and wrecking into stuff with your friends while in the lobby, if anything.

I could do as many cool flips and have as many crazy runs as I wanted, but I always ended up wanting to play the game on PC instead for an all-around better experience. I can heartily recommend Descenders to just about anyone, but will point in every other direction before the game’s Switch version.

Descenders is an addictive freeriding roguelite with plenty of content to keep players busy as they get to grips with its unique take on extreme biking action. It may be a little rough around the edges in places and this Switch port has certainly seen a graphical downgrade, but the core riding controls well, the framerate is solid and the procedurally-generated nature of courses keeps things feeling fresh.

Whether taken seriously or just for fun, Descenders isn’t consistent, and considering this specific port has some rough edges graphically, you may just want to focus on using it for its multiplayer.

While the game won’t be for everyone, Descenders is successful in what it sets out to achieve. The procedurally generated tracks look and feel great, providing plenty of challenge for those looking to master the downhill course, but being welcoming enough for casual players looking for something more than another Trials-clone.