Lonely Mountains: Downhill Cheats

Lonely Mountains: Downhill

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Submitted by: David K.

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Written by Kirusa

Lonely Mountains: Downhill is a game of diligence to the core. Despite how 
much of a favorite it's become of mine, there were barriers I couldn't break 
through that had me thinking it would be better to just up and quit. Pushing 
through those barriers though is what's made for such a rewarding title to me. 
So, here's some personal tips for newcomers or anyone coming off a bumpy ride.

-=Baby steps
It probably goes without saying, but getting acclimated to your bike is what 
comes first. Don't worry about setting times or anything, just make it across 
those finish lines. Figuring out what your bike can handle is an important 
part of that too, such as how hard, fast, and steep it can land.

-=Remember what you're biking for!
Say the challenge you're working on is to finish under however many crashes. 
There's no need to exert yourself and see how fast you can finish those. If 
you're going for one to beat a certain time, I'd suggest finishing how you 
normally would at first, then seeing where you can shave off time if you do 
have to try again.

-=Don't forget to push the boundaries
This might sound contrary to my previous point, but it doesn't hurt to 
experiment with your playstyle. What if I kept going past those trees? What 
if I used this bike instead, would it help me beat that challenge? Finding 
a shortcut this way is oh-so sweet and can be the key if you've hit a roadblock.

Not sure what bikes you should unlock first? Here's a reasonable order to 
do so in my opinion, based on the game's progression and challenges.

The Trailblazer is probably most everyone's first purchase anyway, but in 
my eyes, makes for an almost direct upgrade over the Grasshopper. This is 
where you get that first taste of going off the beaten path.
Truly ruling the road is where the Boar comes into play though. Taking 
rough terrain at speed is what it does best, although it does drain stamina 
rather quickly. A lot of paths still open up when picking this for your ride.
I won't throw you off the deep end yet, but the Pacebreaker can be the 
start to some solid times. It's a real on-off switch, constantly braking 
and sprinting in tandem. It has the force to push you through offroad 
segments, although landing will be tougher than what you remember with the 
Grasshopper.
Now that you've acquired the sense of speed, it's time to slow things down 
with the Geronimo. I have dubbed this my Free Ride machine. It's the cushiest 
bike available and will let you take huge drops with ease. Want to make a 
massive cut by riding off that cliff? Go ahead! It is the slowest out of all
the bikes and surprisingly twitchy though, so there are situations that 
require some care.
Here is where everything you've learned while playing gets put to the test.
The Javelin is the fastest bike in the game, period, but also the weakest 
in terms of durability. Simple drop-offs can be a challenge now unless you
tackle them the way the bike wants. Its handling is very loose compared to
the other bikes as well, requiring a sense of planning into entering and 
exiting each turn. A true glass cannon.

Simply having patience is the most important thing of all. No matter what 
trail you're on or what bike you're using, building on what you know is 
the only thing you can do. Forcing the issue and expecting the game to 
work for you will rarely turn out in your favor. And if you catch a snag 
or are feeling a little tilted, you can always come back when you're ready.
I know I sure did!

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