Visually, Pure comes as a pleasant surprise. The quad bikes are well modelled and the rider's animations as the bike moves from side to side and during jumps and landings are very realistic and just what you would expect. The ATVs also kick up dirt as they rummage through muddy tracks like any decent off-road racer should. Track design, however, is where the game shines. The environments vary drastically and they are all beautiful in their own way. You will often find yourself marvelling at the stunning surroundings at the apex of a monstrous jump, and adding to that beauty are the impressive draw distances. On the PC version, the framerate is rock solid and visually there's not much to separate it from the console versions.
Pure's soundtrack consists of the regular fare of Rock and Electronica. While you have an option to pick which songs you would like to hear during the game, with only 15 to choose from, a custom soundtrack option would've been nice. In-game sound effects are great, with engine and track sounds changing with varying track surfaces and engine classes.
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