BMX Gravel Review (Steam)

by Jim Smale · Published January 31, 2024 · Updated January 30, 2024

BMX Gravel Review, Ready to tear up gravel, get big air, and pump out the tricks BMX-style? Easy to learn, but hard to master. Hone your skills and chalk up bigger and bigger numbers the harder and faster you go. So put your pedal to the metal and vie for the title of ultimate BMX gravel master!

BMX Gravel Review Pros:

Nice graphics.
282.42MB download size.
Full controller support.
Can be played with a mouse and keyboard.
Three difficulties – Easy, standard, and hard.
Roguelike BMX gameplay.
You have a set amount of lives to get as far as you can.
Each level generally adds in new tricks or new hazards in the level.
2D perspective.
Simple tricks system.
Go through hoops and do tricks and spins for bonus points but lose points for hitting obstacles.
Save when you want.
Local leaderboard.
You are always moving forward, you can just add a boost with a button press.
On-screen score pop ups.
How to play section.
A good solid challenge.
Locations and obstacles get really good and memorable.
A good time waster.

BMX Gravel Review Cons:

No Steam achievements.
Doesn’t have online leaderboards.
The spin moves are really sensitive.
Causing a gust of wind near an obstacle is enough to get a points deduction.
The music is not great.
Points don’t have as much weight because of the lack of online leaderboards.

BMX Gravel:

Official website.

Developer: Imaginings Software

Publisher: Imaginings Software

Store Links –

Steam

7/10

Graphics - 7/10
6/10

Sound - 6/10
7/10

Accessibility - 7/10
7/10

Length - 7/10
7/10

Fun Factor - 7/10

6.8/10

Summary

BMX Gravel is a roguelike BMX game with a 2D perspective that offers a good solid challenge. The game stands out with its nice graphics and a simple tricks system. You are always moving forward, but you can add a boost with a button press. The game allows you to go through hoops and do tricks and spins for bonus points, but you lose points for hitting obstacles.

The game has a download size of 282.42MB and offers full controller support. It can also be played with a mouse and keyboard. There are three difficulties – Easy, standard, and hard. You have a set amount of lives to get as far as you can. Each level generally adds new tricks or new hazards in the level.

There’s a local leaderboard, but it doesn’t have online leaderboards. This means points don’t have as much weight because of the lack of online leaderboards. The game also lacks Steam achievements.

The spin moves are sensitive, and causing a gust of wind near an obstacle is enough to get a points deduction. Some players might find the music not great. Despite these, the locations and obstacles get good and memorable, making it a good time waster.

Overall, BMX Gravel offers a unique and challenging gaming experience with its innovative gameplay and features it has a big on ramp but it is honestly a surprise little package.