MX vs. ATV Reflex is the third installment in the MX vs. ATV series of the off-road racing games.

Gameplay

The player can compete in a motocross race. There are several types of vehicles available, from the mountain motorcycles to all-terrain quadricycles and buggies. The game features multiple modes and "events", including Omnicross, Champion Sports Track, Free Ride, Freestyle, and Supercross. There's also the Motorcareer mode that takes the player through most of the events mentioned above. The roster of tracks includes environments like forests, hills, and deserts, with terrains like mud, sand, or snow.

Differences from the previous games

MX vs. ATV Reflex introduced a new control system designed specifically to improve jumps and stunt tricks. The game uses dual stick wielding, where one stick controls the vehicle itself and the other controls the driver. Driving the bike requires to perfectly balance the rider's weight to avoid the fall.

Another new feature of the third game is its destructible terrain. While passing on a track, the vehicles will spill the ground and leave deep ruts. This makes every track's relief dynamic and unpredictable. New bumps and holes can appear at every lap.

Multiplayer

The game has many multiplayer options. Those include split-screen, local, and online modes, the latter allows up to 12 players to participate. The results of online races are recorded to keep track of each player’s experience and allow the players to level up.