Item: Bike Baron 2
Rating: 92
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Now this is more like it. Bike Baron 2 understands that a good game is built on mechanics, not monetization. The physics are weighty and punishing, just like they should be. If you mess up a landing, it’s your fault, not the game's. The tracks are well-designed, forcing you to learn the rhythm of every hill and jump.

It’s not perfect—the difficulty spikes can be maddening, and it doesn't offer much that the first game (or the Trials series) didn't already do years ago. It’s conservative in its design, but it’s high-quality. I appreciate that it feels like a finished product rather than a service. It's a bit too familiar for me to give it a truly high score, but for fans of the genre, this is a rare treat on the App Store.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Excellent physics and bike handling
Challenging, creative level design
Clean, vibrant art style

Very steep difficulty curve
Feels very similar to the first game
Limited character customization

Technical Report

Performance: Rock-solid 60fps; fast restart times are essential and well-implemented.

Accessibility:

Ghost riders for learning lines

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love physics-based platformers and don't mind failing a hundred times to get one jump right.

Skip if: You want a casual racing game where you just hold the 'go' button.

Similar Games:

Trials Frontier
Elasto Mania

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 8 hours
Status: Completed all standard tracks

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

1536107653

$6.99 9+★3.3 23 reviews

Author : Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.

Pubish Date : Wed Apr 14 2021

Last Update Date : Thu Jun 10 2021

Support Languages : English, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish

Genres :

Version 1.0.6Thu Jun 10 2021

This version includes performance improvements and bug fixes.
The Baron is back! Bike Baron 2 is a wild motorbike racer packed with ingenious tracks for your inner daredevil. Over-the-top physics and challenging online events for the two-wheels virtuosos make this a stuntman's dream and a true sequel to the original Bike Baron, the number #1 racer on App Store in not less than 89 countries!
Bike Baron 2 is the best way to crash your motorbike in style from the safety of your room. Navigate monster jumps and hazardous contraptions, mixing platforming and puzzle elements to spectacular effect. Tight physics and pixel-perfect controls make each cartoony incident as fun as every hard-won victory.
Get ready for:
• 50 adrenaline-filled tracks – handcrafted by the best
• Unbelievable physics for hilarious and adrenaline-fueled rides – plan carefully how you go about it or just test what happens if you do THAT
• A wide selection of online Events – triumph against your friends, and show the world who's the real stuntman!
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The Baron is back! Bike Baron 2 is a wild motorbike racer packed with ingenious tracks for your inner daredevil. Over-the-top physics and challenging online events for the two-wheels virtuosos make this a stuntman's dream and a true sequel to the original Bike Baron, the number #1 racer on App Store in not less than 89 countries!
Bike Baron 2 is the best way to crash your motorbike in style from the safety of your room. Navigate monster jumps and hazardous contraptions, mixing platforming and puzzle elements to spectacular effect. Tight physics and pixel-perfect controls make each cartoony incident as fun as every hard-won victory.
Get ready for:
• 50 adrenaline-filled tracks – handcrafted by the best
• Unbelievable physics for hilarious and adrenaline-fueled rides – plan carefully how you go about it or just test what happens if you do THAT
• A wide selection of online Events – triumph against your friends, and show the world who's the real stuntman!
NOTE: If you are currently running iOS 14.5, please update to your device to iOS 14.6. Bike Baron 2 has performance issues on the previous iOS-version.

Ratings & Reviews

3.3 out of 5 with 23 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Bike Baron 2 is an action-packed motorcycle game that combines high-speed racing with intricate puzzle-platforming. Navigate the Baron through over 50 handcrafted tracks filled with jumps, loops, and dangerous obstacles. With a state-of-the-art physics engine, every bump and landing feels authentic. Compete in daily tournaments, unlock new bikes, and explore a world of creative community levels in this visually stunning sequel.

Features

Stunning 3D graphics and detailed environments

Advanced physics-based trials gameplay

Daily tournaments with global leaderboards

Deep level editor and community tracks

Tips

The Art of the Lean

Always keep your bike slightly tilted forward during large jumps. This allows your front wheel to absorb the initial impact, preventing the Baron from falling off the back of the bike when you hit the ground at high speeds.

Promotion Videos

Bike Baron 2: iOS/Android Gameplay (by Cornfox & Brothers) - YouTube

News on this game

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Red Bull - Sat Oct 29 2022

[Update] Bike Baron 2, Cornfox & Brothers’s sequel to the stunt-filled motorbike mayhem, is now open for pre-order

Updated May 27, 2021: Bike Baron 2 is now available to download from the App Store for �6.99. Now available for pre-order, Cornfox...

Pocket Gamer - Thu Jul 29 2021

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Gameplays

Managing Nitro

Nitro is best used immediately after landing a clean jump or on a flat straightaway. Using it mid-air can often cause you to over-rotate, leading to a catastrophic crash on the next obstacle.