| For anyone following the world of BMX bike | | | | like 'BMX Extreme' which have been developed |
| competition, performing BMX stunts in difficult terrain | | | | around the concept of performing BMX stunts on a |
| is the top of the crop. BMX stunts are generally part | | | | ramp, or half pipe setting. |
| of the BMX Freestyle side of the sport, as opposed | | | | BMX Extreme is very straight forward and easy to |
| to BMX bike racing in off track courses. The division | | | | understand. The initial screen prompts the player for |
| of freestyle BMX bike riding which includes a ramp, | | | | a mode of play, of two available. In free mode, there |
| often called a half pipe, is the 'Vert'. This form of | | | | are no time constraints and the player is free to ride |
| BMX bike competition places the rider in a half pipe, | | | | for as long as he wants. In compete mode; the |
| which is 11 to 15 feet tall with slanted edges facing | | | | player must earn as many points as he can within |
| each other. The largest half pipe in display was | | | | one minute. Either choice will start the game on a |
| shown at the 2008 Summer X Games on ESPN, | | | | course with several ramps of different shapes and |
| which measured a whooping 27 feet tall. | | | | sizes. The included set of controls allow the player to |
| These ramps allow the biker to gather speed as he | | | | move his bike forward by pressing the right arrow |
| rides down one side, and fly off in mid air as he rides | | | | key, while the down arrow key will perform a side |
| off the opposite side. These are dangerous stunts, | | | | flip. The left arrow key will perform the famous |
| which require a great deal of practice and | | | | backflip, while the more difficult stunts may be |
| concentration. Therefore, caution is advised when | | | | activated with the Z key for the superman flip, the C |
| attempting these stunts. The novice rider is also | | | | key for the batman flip, and the X key to rotate the |
| advised to wear all the corresponding protective gear | | | | wheel. |
| at all times. Not even the pros are allowed to engage | | | | As in real life BMX bike riding timing and momentum |
| the half pipe unless they are wearing suitable | | | | are very important. None of the stunts will be |
| protective gear. Another good idea is to play online | | | | successful unless the animated character played by |
| BMX games to get a better feel of the stunts to be | | | | you, has enough speed going in or out the ramp. |
| performed and the mechanics of riding on a half pipe. | | | | Considering these online BMX games are free to play |
| Online BMX games are free to play through | | | | for as long as you want, you can't go wrong. They |
| thousands of free arcade game websites in the web. | | | | can be a useful tool for beginners who want to get |
| There are many titles available, each focusing on | | | | acquainted with the exciting world of BMX bike riding |
| different aspects of BMX bike riding. For the 'Vert' | | | | without having to break a leg on their first try. |
| segment of freestyle BMX bike riding there are titles | | | | |