MX vs. ATV Untamed is an offroad racing game developed by Rainbow Studios, Tantalus Media, Incinerator Studios and published by THQ for the PlayStation 2 and all seventh-generation platforms,[1] becoming the last MX vs. ATV game to release on the former and the first in the series to be available on most of the latter.
The game encompasses several modes: Motocross, Opencross, Supercross, Supermoto, Endurocross, Free Ride and Minibikes, among others.
The mobile version is a side-scrolling racer,[2] omitting the larger machines to focusing on MX and ATV only.
All versions of the game that were released after MX vs. ATV Untamed included dual-stick controls, which require the player to use both the left and right joystick to complete a full turning motion.
Often in these games, one stick would be used to lean the rider in the desired direction while the other would be used to turn the vehicle in unison.
If players wish to use a predetermined setup, they can also choose one from the "MX Pro Rider" tab in the customization options.
[3] THQ sought to bring Untamed to a wider variety of platforms in order to "deliver unique experiences that capture the franchise's strengths and maximize the fun gamers have on their system of choice",[4] and commissioned as many as three developers to work on its various versions.