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Read full review Luis Alamilla Luis Alamilla 7 / 10.

Despite the strong start, the experience begins to lose its grip the longer it goes, with unreliable performance and mundane combat. Solar Ash may not get everything right, but its kinetic platforming and incredibly stylish presentation make its world a lot of fun to explore. Solar Ash is a visually pleasing adventure that pulls you in quickly with its swift and elegant movement mechanics and a snazzy synth soundtrack. Whether you are in it for the races, tricks or the odd bit of co-op fun, Riders Republic is a live service game that feels less like a chore, and more like a fun-filled take on the Ubisoft formula. This glorious game about movement and adventure also feels like a rumination on something deeper and more personal. However, it doesn’t demand too much of those that are playing more vigorously, making it one of the most casual experiences Ubisoft has developed to date. Undoubtedly, it’ll have some growing pains to face, as all live service games do, because there is a particular need to make some of its modes more accessible to casual players. Solar Ash is a contemplative experience, visual feast, and faced-paced thrill ride expertly wrapped up into one exhilarating adventure. What’s better is that there isn’t just plenty to be excited about now, but so much more to get excited about in the future, giving Riders Republic some serious potential to remain as a solid continuing sports franchise. You may have to endure some awful narrative flare, but there is a lot of game here for those looking for it. The base structure remains but without that dullness it becomes an easy experience to get on board with. It doesn’t feel like an unfinished game, nor does it feel like one simply padded out with mundane content. Riders Republic counters many of the issues live service games of the past have faced.
