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Platform:
GC, PS2, XB (and PSP) Genre:
Extreme Sports Publisher:
Electronic Arts Developer:
EA Canada ETA: October 2005 Related Links: Review:
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 (GC)
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SSX On Tour
Around
about the time the Playstation 2 hit the retail shelves; SSX hit the
slopes offering a cartoony and extreme snowboarding experience that won
a lot of critical acclaim and general popularity with the unwashed
masses. It was followed-up
with SSX Tricky a more sparkly and slick version of the SSX, with the
usual extras accounted for. SSX
3 dropped gamers on one big mountain to conquer, it featured a bigger
roster of characters, more unlockables and shortcuts, and a whole lotta
fun. As EA knows the value
of a good franchise, SSX will return this Fall with SSX On Tour. Before
you peruse the facts below, let me just plant this in your mind:
Tony Hawk’s Underground. Maybe
it doesn’t have anything to do with the facts so maybe you shouldn’t
be thinking about THUG. In
fact, don’t think about THUG: Building
on the critically acclaimed gameplay of the SSX
franchise, SSX On Tour features
all-new player customization that gives you the chance to join The Tour.
SSX On Tour is packed with all-new highly detailed tracks, new
stylish player customization options, new monster tricks, and
multiplayer options. Features: Develop Your Ego: Create your alter ego and join the world of SSX action. Define your style as a boarder or skier with tons of customizable assets including licensed equipment, hairstyles, and accessories.
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The
Tour: Create a snow-slicing, gravity defying
mountain icon and climb the ranks of the circuit to become the
ultimate black-diamond rockstar. All-New
Shred Challenges: Raise your status on the mountain by dominating
off-track races that reinvent the way you face off on the slopes. Once
you prove yourself in the shreds you’ll be ready for the first stop of
The Tour. New Tracks: SSX On Tour brings you 12 new tracks to explore day or night. From crowded groomers to |
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untouched
powder fields, no detail is too small in this diverse environment as you
seamlessly explore all four unique sections of the mountain. Try
On Twin Tips: All-new skiing lets you create tricks in a unique way and
add another dimension to the racing gameplay. Huge
Air and Monster Tricks: Defy gravity and throw
down the all-new Monster Tricks with a touch of the right analog stick. The Culture Comes Alive: Experience life on the mountain like never before with fresh art, pumping music, grown-up bosses, and new Monsters of Metal and Style Blaster events.
Going
on the facts provided, SSX On Tour looks like it will be mixing the
proven SSX formula with more role-playing and story elements along the
lines of Tony Hawk’s Underground series.
However, it fails to mention the return of SSX characters.
While I can applaud EA Canada’s strive to create a new
experience, some of what made SSX what it is are the crazy characters.
However, in a follow-up to the latest NBA Street ,for the
GameCube version it has been confirmed that Mario, Luigi, and Peach will
be playable (even if they probably won’t be customizable). Another
new direction for the series is the inclusion of skis.
While it probably won’t shake the gameplay at its core, it’s
encouraging progress. Now,
if they would include toboggans… There’s
no music line-up announced as of yet, but knowing EA’s track record
with licensed soundtracks it’s almost a guarantee that it’ll feature
a mix of hip/hop, rock and pop tunes of varying quality.
SSX Tricky seems to be the pinnacle of the franchise’s music
line-up, with SSX 3 passable but ultimately forgettable.
I just hope someone at EA realizes we don’t play games for the
music alone. SSX
On Tour will shred onto retail shelves this October. - Omni (August 30, 2005) |
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