Riders Republic is Ubisoft’s latest offering in the sports video game arena, and with its arrival on next-gen platforms it has garnered a lot of attention from the gaming community. With the availability of a huge open-world setting, coupled with the presence of some exciting and innovative vehicles, the game has further fueled the buzz and excitement surrounding its release. With a lot on its shoulders, we’re here to tell you whether or not this is a game worth your time and energy in this review.

One of the first things you’ll notice from the moment you boot up Riders Republic for the first time is the vibrant, energetic approach Ubisoft has taken to the game. You’ll see this from the in-game menu to the in-game graphics themselves.

Riders Republic takes you to a colorful, expansive map that feels almost endless. If you’ve played and enjoyed games like GTA and Forza Horizon in the past, you’ll absolutely love the map in RR. Ubisoft based the maps on national parks in the US, and the attention to detail is evident. You can even save yourself the hassle of traveling thanks to the fast-travel feature.

What makes the map even more beautiful is the fact that it is a colorful amalgamation of different maps. Instead of separating these maps, the developers decided to let them flow smoothly into each other. This means that you can ride your bike through the Sequoia dirt trails and within moments you can be racing through the icy slopes of Mammoth Mountain. The map manages to maintain an energy that is similar to that of the game itself. Everything around you feels like it is part of the action. This is reflected in the feedback you get when you slam your bike into a rock or dive head first into trees when you lose control of your jetpack.