Why are controls so different vs Untamed?

[KnuckleSangwich]

I've tried this game about 10 times now after playing MX vs ATV: Untamed for years (the best one by far, IMO) and I just cannot master the controls / play style of Reflex. I constantly fall over or spin out, get stuck, etc...is there a trick or something else I'm missing?

Equally bad with keyboard or Xbox controller. Frustrating =\

[Hiten]

I couldn't play this game very well on 360 a few years back when I tried it.

Strangely, I have no issues whatsoever now on the PC version using a PS3 controller. Don't even try using a keyboard/mouse, lol, it's WAY too hard to control properly.

I think it just takes some getting used to (I also believe that the PS3 controller sticks are much better than the 360s). Here's a beginners tip: do most of your turning with the left stick, and only do little corrections/adjustments with the right (reflex) stick until you are comfortable slinging both around simultaneously. Overdoing the right stick leads to bad things... :). Stick with it and it will eventually click, and you'll be enjoying the game just as much as Untamed/Unleashed/etc. In fact, I really think the dual-analog steering is a big step up from the single-analog steering of the previous games. I think you'll agree once you've got it down as well.

[KnuckleSangwich]

Cool, thanks for the trips. I knew that right stick was to blame for the continuous spinouts...will have to try and let off a bit.

[race774]

Also, leaning back with the right stick will give you more traction.I do this almost constantly.
Pull back and flick the right stick forwards off the face of a jump to seat bounce, it'll give you an extra little boost.
LIke the other guy said, do most your turning with the left stick and fine tune the turn with the right. For long flat sweepers try pushing the right stick to the outside, opposite of the way you're turning, to avoid spinning out. Leaning back slightly while you do this also helps sometimes.

[tralalog]

having never used a console i struggled with the 2 sticks. instead i use xpadder and config my gamepad using the d-pad and triggers. plays just like unleashed plus the 2 leaning buttons

[KnuckleSangwich]

Hmmm, starting to make more sense. Will check it out shortly and see if I can get the feel for it. Thanks again.