Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: EA Canada
- Publishers: EA Sports BIG
SSX Tricky: The Ultimate Snowboarding Experience
Released in 2001, SSX Tricky is the second installment in the popular SSX snowboarding video game series. Developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports BIG, SSX Tricky takes the high-octane action and over-the-top tricks of the original game to new heights.
Gameplay
SSX Tricky is an arcade-style snowboarding game that emphasizes speed, tricks, and adrenaline-pumping races. Players control one of several professional snowboarders as they compete in various events across four different mountains. These events include:
- Race: Traditional downhill races where players compete to reach the finish line first.
- Trick Attack: Players perform tricks to earn points and build their boost meter.
- Big Air: Players launch off massive jumps and perform tricks to score points.
- Slopetyle: Players navigate a course filled with obstacles and rails, performing tricks along the way.
SSX Tricky’s gameplay is fast-paced and exhilarating, with players able to perform a wide variety of tricks, including spins, flips, grabs, and grinds. The game’s signature feature is its “Tricky” system, which allows players to link together multiple tricks for massive combos and even greater speed boosts.
Characters
SSX Tricky features a roster of 10 playable characters, each with their own unique abilities and personalities:
- Elise Riggs: A skilled all-around snowboarder with a focus on speed and precision.
- Mac Fraser: A powerful and aggressive rider who excels at big air tricks.
- Zoe Payne: A technical rider who specializes in grinds and rails.
- Kaori Nishidake: A Japanese snowboarder who is known for her grace and style.
- JP Arsenault: A Canadian snowboarder who is known for his wild and unpredictable riding style.
- Brodi Smith: A laid-back Australian snowboarder who is known for his laid-back attitude and sick tricks.
- Psymon Stark: A mysterious and enigmatic snowboarder who is said to have supernatural abilities.
- Eddie Wachowski: A former Olympic skier who has transitioned to snowboarding.
- Luther Grind: A massive and powerful snowboarder who is known for his brute strength.
- Zoe Payne: A female snowboarder who is known for her speed and agility.
Mountains
SSX Tricky takes players to four different mountains, each with its own unique terrain and challenges:
- Gaia Glacier: A massive mountain with a variety of slopes, jumps, and rails.
- Merqury City: An urban mountain with skyscrapers, bridges, and other man-made obstacles.
- Elysium Alps: A high-altitude mountain with steep slopes and treacherous drops.
- Mt. Eddie: A secret mountain that is only accessible by completing certain challenges.
Reception
SSX Tricky was a critical and commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. The game was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, innovative trick system, and stunning graphics. Many reviewers hailed it as one of the best snowboarding games ever made.
Legacy
SSX Tricky is considered to be one of the most influential snowboarding games of all time. Its innovative gameplay and over-the-top tricks helped to popularize the genre and set a new standard for extreme sports games. The game’s legacy continues to this day, with many modern snowboarding games still drawing inspiration from SSX Tricky.
Conclusion
SSX Tricky is a classic snowboarding game that offers an exhilarating and addictive gameplay experience. With its fast-paced action, innovative trick system, and stunning graphics, SSX Tricky is a must-play for fans of the genre. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer to snowboarding games, SSX Tricky is sure to provide hours of shredding fun.
Review Score
8.5/10
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