VMX

I jumped into VMX expecting a cute gimmick and left with a grin stuck on my face. Break Free Interactive have built a VR biking sandbox that nails the tactile feeling of pulling tricks and actually painting your ride, and for a small team that’s impressive. It’s not a full campaign-driven game—think open parks, multiplayer sessions, and skill loops—but those core systems hum in a way that kept me coming back for one more run. If you like Virtual Skate or other physics-forward VR sports, VMX will probably hook you fast.

Riding and Trick Flow That Feels Right

VMX is all about the physicality: you pedal, lean, pull, and reach with your hands to interact with the handlebars, seat and pedals, and the result is a surprisingly convincing simulation of BMX/MTB/scooter stunts. Most maneuvers are performed by natural gestures rather than a string of button combos, so your first ten minutes are awkward and then magically intuitive after an hour of practice. The game rewards rhythm—lining up speed, timing a bunny hop and committing to a whip or tailwhip feels satisfying when it lands. There’s a tutorial that teaches basics, but real progression happens in the parks where flow and lines become your main pursuit. I found myself chasing combos like they were personal high scores, and the bike’s weight, moment of inertia and braking all feel tuned for tricks rather than arcade twitch.

Paint, Gear and Playlists That Add Personality

What separates VMX from “just another VR bike” is the customization loop: the spray-can system is tactile and oddly therapeutic, letting you blend colors, create gradients and slap down patterns with precise motion. Unlocking helmets, beanies and jackets through the in-game store gives a purpose to points beyond cosmetic fluff—though the wardrobe variety still needs expansion. Multiplayer amplifies this: joining servers turned casual sessions into little spectacles, complete with spectator cams and the ability to film lines for socials. Daily and weekly challenges add bite-sized goals, and the radio stations/tracklist keep runs feeling fresh. The current content is sandbox-first—three main maps and a tutorial—so it’s perfect for players who enjoy self-set challenges rather than a narrative campaign.

Presentation, Performance and Comfort Options

Visually VMX leans realistic with glossy paintwork, convincing track surfaces and neat environmental detail that reads well in headset. Unreal Engine 5 powers stable 90 fps on beefy rigs, but I did notice stutters when toggling spectator cameras or raising FOV—there are in-game settings you’ll want to tweak. Audio design is excellent: the thunk of tyres, clack of pegs, and music channels all sell the vibe. Importantly for VR, Comfort Mode is well thought-out and actually helps people who are motion-sensitive; there’s also immersive mode if you crave raw movement. A few bugs remain—stick drift sensitivity, occasional camera shake on server join, and the odd death-trigger on a jump—but the devs appear responsive and there’s an active Discord for quick feedback.

VMX is already a joy to play: the controls, painting and multiplayer create loops that are addictive in the best way. It’s clearly an Early Access title—content and polish need work—but the foundations are strong and the devs are responsive. Buy it if you want an immersive VR biking sandbox to mess around in with friends; hold off only if you need a fully-featured solo campaign today.