Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: Radical Entertainment
- Publishers: THQ
Dark Summit (2001): The Ultimate Snowboarding Challenge
Dark Summit (2001) is a snowboarding game that takes you to the peak of Mt. Garrick, a once quiet and peaceful ski resort that has become a battleground between snowboarders and the resident ranger, Chief O’Leary. O’Leary has mysteriously closed the summit to all boarders and is trying desperately to drive them off the mountain. But you’re not going to let him stop you from shredding the gnar.
You’ll need to use all of your snowboarding skills to navigate the challenging slopes of Mt. Garrick. Perform sick tricks, jib on rails and boxes, and race to the summit to show O’Leary who’s boss. Along the way, you’ll unlock new gear and abilities, and compete in tournaments to earn cash and prizes.
Features:
- Realistic snowboarding physics and controls
- A huge mountain to explore, with a variety of slopes and challenges
- Dozens of tricks to master, from basic grabs to complex spins and flips
- Jib on rails and boxes to build up your score and earn cash
- Compete in tournaments to win cash and prizes
- Unlock new gear and abilities to improve your snowboarding skills
Gameplay:
Dark Summit (2001) is a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping snowboarding game. You’ll need to use all of your skills to navigate the challenging slopes of Mt. Garrick and reach the summit. Along the way, you’ll perform sick tricks, jib on rails and boxes, and race against other snowboarders.
The game features a variety of different slopes, from gentle beginner slopes to challenging expert slopes. There are also a number of different challenges to complete, such as time trials, trick competitions, and races.
To control your snowboarder, you’ll use the left analog stick to steer and the right analog stick to perform tricks. You can also use the shoulder buttons to grab the board and the triggers to accelerate and brake.
Tricks:
There are dozens of different tricks to master in Dark Summit (2001). You can perform basic grabs, such as the indy and the melon, as well as more complex spins and flips, such as the 360 and the 720.
To perform a trick, you’ll need to first build up some speed. Once you’re going fast enough, you can press the right analog stick in a specific direction to perform a trick. The direction you press the stick will determine which trick you perform.
Jibbing:
Jibbing is a great way to build up your score and earn cash in Dark Summit (2001). To jib, you’ll need to find a rail or box and then slide along it. The longer you jib, the more points you’ll earn.
You can also perform tricks while jibbing. For example, you can spin or flip off of a rail or box. This will earn you even more points.
Tournaments:
Tournaments are a great way to win cash and prizes in Dark Summit (2001). There are a variety of different tournaments to compete in, such as time trials, trick competitions, and races.
To enter a tournament, you’ll need to pay an entry fee. If you win the tournament, you’ll win the prize pool.
Unlockables:
There are a number of different unlockables in Dark Summit (2001), including new gear and abilities. You can unlock new gear by completing challenges and winning tournaments. You can also unlock new abilities by leveling up your snowboarder.
New gear can improve your snowboarder’s stats, such as their speed, acceleration, and handling. New abilities can give your snowboarder new powers, such as the ability to perform special tricks or to slow down time.
Overall:
Dark Summit (2001) is a fun and challenging snowboarding game that offers a lot of replay value. With its realistic physics, huge mountain to explore, and variety of tricks and challenges, Dark Summit (2001) is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end.
Review Score
8.5/10
