This is an extremely fun game at the early stages, and an incredibly frustrating game at the later stages. The physics are excellent, the skill games are extremely fun and challenging, but the campaign game play becomes so challenging that it almost takes away the fun of the racing. This is a near perfect game, but the difficulty of the later levels keeps this from being a 10.

Trials HD is a superb quality production of a game. It contains all the landmark features of a masterpiece, the old; easy to learn - hard to master and addictive game-play techniques are sprung instantly upon your first few minutes of playing the game. You'll soon learn that although the mechanics at first appear simple, the three buttons you have at your arsenal are going to drive you insane, in a good way, as you will have to perfect your skills to complete the later - much harder levels. You do not have to be interested in motocross or motorbikes at all, before long you will be only interested in beating your own times (and all your mates) by split seconds attempts to shave time off jumps, tricks and flips for bragging rights. The basic concept is to get from the start of a level, ride from left to right to the finish line. The way in which you must do this revolves from the right trigger (acceleration from rear wheel), left trigger (brake) and the left analogue stick controls the riders posture (the basis for all bunny hops, lands and flips, you will depend on this for better times). There's a catch, however, as once the beginner mode is over it's onto harder times. There is also a track editor, where it is possible to make anything that has already been made by the Trials HD staff, but with your own creativity thrown in - these can be played via friends on XBOX LIVE. A replay mode for the best 5000 scores on every level, customizable colours for your bike and rider, skills mode for interesting game-play mechanics, endurance tournaments, DLC (Big Pack), and soon to be released DLC Big Thrills. Bang for buck this game far outweighs anything I've yet to discover on XBOX LIVE Arcade - and competes against retail games for fun, depth, re-playability and price. A must buy for all Xbox Live members.… Expand

Game is crazy addictive, worth the 1200 ms points for sure. Best XBLA game I've played since Braid.

This game is pure genius! The level editor will allow for hundreds, even thousands of tracks in the game's lifetime. Physics are everywhere, explosions, painful deaths, ludicrous minigames, leaderboards & replays, kickass graphics and superb lighting and particle effects. This game has it all, it's simple to learn yet insanely hard to master. It's one of a kind on XBLA, and it's a must own title.… Expand

It's described like an old 8bit kick start computer game and yes that's right and that's why its so good and so much fun, need more like this to takeover what has become of the boring trend of recently released full price lets go for online playability or achievement based gameplay only!!!

For ultimately a game that costs 1200 xbox live points, this is close to perfection. Addictive, challenging, and most of all extreme fun are a hallmarks of a classic game, which this almost is. The physics work extremely well, and you almost feel like your the faceless rider either achieve his goals or falling to incredible pain. Can't wait for down loadable content to flesh the game out a bit more, other than that I say this challenges Battlefield 1943 for down loadable content of the year!… Expand

Game is amazing. One of the best purchases hands down (although I didn't like the idea of how much it cost- I tried the demo and was sold. TONS of replay value!). Difficulty ramps up- but so does the sense of satisfaction. Play the demo now, people- you'll buy it shortly thereafter, I'm sure.

Trials HD is a cool game that is worth the 1200 points. It is fun to play, simple to learn but very difficult to master. The difficulty is actually the game's main flaw. Don't get me wrong -- difficulty in itself isn't usually something that is a flaw in my mind, but in the case of Trials HD, the difficulty jumps very high with the later tracks, and it feels like a different game than when you first started because of it. Trials HD is at its best when you are able to fly through the tracks at high speed, but with the later tracks, the obstacles are so numerous and extreme that you can't do that unless you're uber. The checkpoints are very forgiving as they are often very close to the obstacle you are trying to clear, so you still could be able to complete many of the harder tracks in a matter of minutes. But the game slows down a lot as you proceed further on, and I thought it was better at high speed. Still, the game is good quality and should give you enough to do to make it worth your money, especially if you want to try and get all the medals and achievements -- something that is NOT easy.… Expand

Simply one of the most addictive games I have ever played. And by far one of the most fun.

This game is absolutely brilliant. Addictive, fun there's nothing about it to not like, an absolute must buy for anyone and everyone. I think it is possibly one of the best games on XBLA. The controls work perfectly, the graphics are surprisingly good considering it's 2D, one of the best games i have ever played.

This game is remarkably fun and also insanely challenging. If you are on the fence about this game due to seeing some rather bland screenshots somewhere, do yourself a favor and just buy it and play. The physics of the bikes is amazing, and the controls are tight as can be. I actually just bought an add-on pack for this game in order to race some additional tracks.

This is the best game I have ever played so far. I really mean this. Maybe it is not suitable for beginners or very casual players because it really needs some skill. Have to say that I hate motorbikes thought. Which is strange but that just shows how good this game is. :-)

The game is truly one of the best Arcade games I've seen in my life. Stunning graphics, excellent gameplay, great music, and has a variety of settings and amazing motorcycles. The free modes are amazing and funny bestiality again, albeit with a very small portion of bloodshed. Also not hard (1200 MSP) compared to what it entails. My note was undoubtedly a resounding and well deserved 9 .

Trials HD is an enjoyable XBLA game. Its best aspect is its physics that will have players imagining how to navigate their motorbikes long after they put the controller down. Tracks are diverse, even amusing at times and always fun to play. Online leaderboards are a great incentive to keep playing. However, there is a steep difficulty curve particularly in the transition from medium to hard tracks. This means that many players wont even reach many levels which is a shame. Enjoyment soon turns to frustration from failure after failure. Overall though, Trials HD is a worthy addition to any XBLA library.… Expand

No mustard on my review. I bought this game over a year ago and have since put, no kidding, over 500 hours into it. Usually racing games and sports game don't really do it for me at all, but this...I mean, come on. Every little thing you succeed in with this game will bump you up the leader board, which is by far the most addictive part about it. If you get a bronze medal in a track, go for silver. Got a silver, go for gold, then platinum, then just try to get better than everyone else in the world. The physics are perfect. The track design, at its best is brilliant, especially in Big Thrills DLC (all user-created tracks, of which the built-in editor allows for amazing creations). This game will frustrate those who can't appreciate it, but to those who can, welcome to hours upon hours of mind-numbing fun.… Expand

Its a really cool little arcade game, great graphics lots of tracks and an editor too. This game really provides you with a challenge once you get into the harder courses. The only thing I see this game needs is some more polishing on the physics on some bikes making some courses a nightmare. Other than that its a great little game.

Freaking fun, this is one of the games that it's hard but innovates by the big joy it offers. In a list of the top most downloadable games Trials HD is a most own tittle along with Limbo, Toy Soldiers etc.

One of the best XBLA games out there and the definition of "value". Once you master all the fantastically constructed stages and skill games, which takes FOREVER, the level editor insures you'll never put down your controller. Only real problems are the sometimes-excessive difficulty and the inferiority complex you can get when you realize all the game's levels were made in the editor and the best you can do is 3 ramps and some dynamite :P.… Expand

One of the best games on XBLA PERIOD. Easy to learn, fun to play and difficult to master. Challenging difficulty levels, different tournaments, online leaderboards and a track editor/creator make this a must buy for all xbox360 owners.

Trials HD is an excellent physics bases trials racing game - With it's in-game track editor and huge learning curve the game has an infinite replay value

A time-waster among time-wasters! But here, that's no bad thing... The controls are simplicity itself (accelerate, brake, tilt forwards & backwards) but don't let that fool you - there are hours of perfecting techniques and infinitesimal adjustments to tilting the bike that will keep you on your toes. Coupled with the fact that you can replay almost instantly, and you can see where your friends were at the same time on any given course, and this is one the most addictive games you're ever likely to play. So, one more go anyone?… Expand

Trials HD is one of the best, as well as one of my favorite games that I have ever played. I have had it over 2 years now and it has gotten to the point where I have all the achievements and metals and the record on every track compared to all of my friends, yet i still find myself coming back and playing it nearly every day. On top of the fun to play tracks, the replay system lets you watch the top people in the world and see how they do things and can even teach you things you didn't know, or faster routes or even if you've never been able to complete a track, how to finish it off. Then sense of satisfaction from beating a track or your friends times is endless. Even now being under 600th in the world at this game, i still just want to beat my own times and move up the leaderboards. This game is endless fun and has so much to do and so much to improve no matter what skill level you are. This games is a must play, if you don't have it by now, PLAY THE DEMO and buy this amazing XBLA game!… Expand