Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX (video game)

Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is a series of extreme sports video games based on the BMX riding of Dave Mirra and other professional BMX riders. The first game in the series, also titled Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX, was released in 2000 for the PlayStation and subsequently for other platforms, including Game Boy Color and Dreamcast.

The game features a career mode where players create and customize a rider and progress through various competitions and challenges. Success unlocks new bikes, equipment, and locations. Core gameplay revolves around performing tricks, grinds, and aerial maneuvers within a variety of environments, ranging from indoor skateparks to outdoor street courses.

The Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX series is known for its realistic physics engine (for the time of release) and its focus on trick combinations and scoring. The game also features a soundtrack of licensed music, contributing to its overall appeal to the target demographic. Subsequent titles in the series built upon the initial gameplay mechanics, adding new riders, tricks, and environments. The series experienced success in the early 2000s, capitalizing on the popularity of extreme sports.