SSX Tricky

EA Sports Big turns into EA Sport Li'l with this SSX Tricky port for the Game Boy Advance.

Fresh from its success on the next-gen consoles, snowboarder SSX Tricky lands on the Game Boy Advance with a ?thud.? As in the console original, players navigate treacherous trails (like Alaska, Snowdream, and Garibaldi) to unlock new snowboarders, levels, and secrets. Visually, SSX?s twisty 3D environments look excellent but are maddeningly monotonous. In the audio department, SSX offers uneven rhythms and sparse sound effects?now where?s that motor mouth Rahzel when you need him?

Though the trick-based Showoff mode is an amusing time killer, unbeatable A.I. cheaters spoil the World Circuit racing mode by warping through walls and stealing races. At least the controls are tight and responsive (but not customizable!). Ultimately, SSX Tricky makes a serviceable leap to the GBA, but only snowboarding diehards need apply.

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