SSX Tricky

It?s time to go big off the lip when SSX gets Tricky!

Go Big Off the Lip
It?s time to go big again as the snowboarder that started the over-the-top EA spin-off brand is returning for more than just a director?s cut. The preview version of SSX Tricky already had almost everything implemented: The upgraded character models were noticeably improved and new facial animations were impressive. The tracks had more outrageous jumps and steep drops, replicating the thrill-ride feeling of the original. There were more branching paths, plus you could bust tricks off various obstacles in creative ways. The controls have been tweaked slightly?but with such spot-on handling in the first game, there?s no reason to mess with them. Navigating your character is smooth, while performing the new Ubertricks is a snap: You just fill up your adrenaline meter by busting out normal tricks, then you unleash one of four Ubertricks per rider with 12 moves in all. The music featured an all star cast and worked well with the onscreen action. The Run DMC sample of ?It?s Tricky? playing over and over when you fill up your trick meter could get too annoying if it?s not toned down in the final version.

Bonus, Bonus, Bonus
Tricky will come with the standard unlockable new characters, tracks, and tricks, but will also throw in a host of new elements to discover. Progressing through the World Circuit will reveal the revamped courses from the original as well as two new tracks: Garibaldi and Alaska. The original SSX boarders will be back, except for Jurgen and Hiro, while picking up the slack in the cast will be Marisol, Luther, Eddie, Brodi, and Psymon. The DVD extras may be the nicest bonus?with behind the scenes footage of the creation of Tricky, a look at the characters and their voice talents, featured music, and more.

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