SSX Tricky

The lead-off hitter for EA?s Big series returns with new tricks and DVD treats.

SSX Tricky is billed as the director?s cut of the original with all kinds of graphical and gameplay enhancements, but it really deserves to be called a worthy sequel. With Tricky, SSX has nailed its identity and trademark formula in one complete package.

The characters in SSX Tricky have been given more?well, character thanks to new facial animations and lots of fresh outfits. There are only two new tracks, but seven of the pre-existing areas have been revamped?most notably in the special Show Off mode that has tons more crazy rails and higher ramps. Unfortunately, there is the occasional frame rate drop when too much action is onscreen or when you go through an alternate path. And there are other minor graphical glitches in the tracks and characters, but they don?t hurt the action on the slope.

What really puts Tricky over the top is the refined gameplay that requires you to use the directional pad to wind up for spins, freeing up the analog stick purely for steering the boarder. This little tweak makes all the difference in the world and allows for some seriously insane air acrobatics when properly mastered?although it may seem more daunting to newbies.

To top things off and to fill up space on the massive DVD, a host of featurette videos are included, highlighting the behind-the-scenes work. All this adds up to a great package for SSX fans as well as those new to the series.

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