DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Ah, that's too bad. It seems like a really cool concept though I can't believe I hadn't heard of it till now so thanks for posting it
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SSX |OT| Modern Boardfare
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Ah, that's too bad. It seems like a really cool concept though I can't believe I hadn't heard of it till now so thanks for posting it
Hey soultron, any idea if they'll make a RiderNet app for iOS like they did for AutoLog?
KennyLinder
Member
The demo is great and it looks lovely, but FUCK ME it's hard. I played the demo race track about 10 times and could no better than Bronze. I am guessing that's the first race you do in the full game. If that's the case, its not for me. I'll go back to Dark Souls...
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Sure, I guess it makes sense, but I still want the option to make both types manual. Accidentally sticking to a rail and having to press L2 to get off can get pretty annoying.
I love this game. Got up to 14.8mil keeping my combo the whole time...how do ya'll get 40mil lmao
As for the race, I got down to 2:13 with Zoe, but cannot get anywhere near that again...kind of annoying, but thats not stopping me from trying.
Definitely getting this game in 3 days...15% off from Target is gonna be nice.
I'd love for people to add me, I have like 4 friends and only 1 is playing this game.
PSN ID: TheHaighter
EDIT: Also how do you grind on terrain with the classic controls?
As for the race, I got down to 2:13 with Zoe, but cannot get anywhere near that again...kind of annoying, but thats not stopping me from trying.
Definitely getting this game in 3 days...15% off from Target is gonna be nice.
I'd love for people to add me, I have like 4 friends and only 1 is playing this game.
PSN ID: TheHaighter
EDIT: Also how do you grind on terrain with the classic controls?
StrikerObi
Member
Finally managed a full mountain combo on Bulldog. It wasn't a great run but I still managed 20.6M. My second highest score on the track.
TerryWogan
Member
How do you guys deal with the section of frozen water before the dam? It always slows me down and breaks my combo.
Stormwatch
Member
I nose press the whole way most of the time if I'm in Tricky. I know some people are able to jump and pull off some quick grabs while on the ice.
If youre in tricky and boosting, preload your jump and you can pull off 3 or 4 quick grabs until you get to the dam.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
I usually just keep jumping and doing tricks all the way to the dam. Not that hard. Even easier, but worth less points, is doing board presses.
You can easily get 3x flips in if you briefly preload while TRICKY. IIRC, it accelerates your rotations?
Sneaking in some more time with it. Don't have to babysit my nephews until 730!
Codeblew
Member
SSX takes a bit of getting used to. If you cannot get past Bronze, you are probably spending too much time in the air. Also, don't forget to use your boost. Use it often.
I think the game will allow you to move on after bronze, so it isn't like you will be stuck on 1 track.
Tokubetsu
Member
Tell me about the custom playlist =/
-bakalhau-
Member
I honestly have not had the time to do it yet. I just had to shut my XBOX off because I'm getting ready to leave. Sorry, Tokubetsu.
I'll do it tomorrow and get back to you, if I get cleared by PR.
I played like 20 minutes of Death Zone in a Race It event. FUCKING WOW. Just... wow. There are surprises in this game we weren't expecting. Shiieeeet.
I hate you for teasing us like this.
Cuban Legend
Member
Ok so i wasn't going to preorder SSX, BUT since I got de-hyped and didn't get to play the DEMO (no XBL Gold) but here's what I did...
I took 14 XBOX360 games to
with cases/manuals included totaling $48.72 USD , used that as instore credit for SSX(+33% for trade in credit) with a Rewards card (+10% trade in credit) and I payed the difference.
(Sidenote: I wanted to give them games out to GAF for stupid low prices in buy/trade/sell thread but it'd take forever to sell them all individually and I might miss them and change my mind. Getting rid of them all in one 10 minute go was my only choice, sorry bros.)
Nomidnight launch on the 27th for me... so I'll be there as
opens to pick up my copy and verify my Eddie bonus. No demo for me, so CYA'LL THEN CUZ the 28th IS GONNA BE MY BEST B-DAY EVER, BROS.
I took 14 XBOX360 games to
Gamestop
(Sidenote: I wanted to give them games out to GAF for stupid low prices in buy/trade/sell thread but it'd take forever to sell them all individually and I might miss them and change my mind. Getting rid of them all in one 10 minute go was my only choice, sorry bros.)
Nomidnight launch on the 27th for me... so I'll be there as
GAMESTOP
IGN REVIEW - 9.0
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1219448p1.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N66N9JbcP7w
8.5 Presentation
An awesome global menu system, customizable everything, and even some neat comic book stories for the characters.
9.0 Graphics
The huge, diverse mountain ranges look great, every character is mad stylish and over the top.
8.5 Sound
Eclectic and fun soundtrack from some of the industrys hottest new electronic and rock names. Shame theres not more voice acting.
9.0 Gameplay
Over the top, insane snowboarding action that blows the doors off every other boarding game.
8.5 Lasting Appeal
RiderNet and Global Events provide constant challenge, despite the lack of traditional multiplayer.
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1219448p1.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N66N9JbcP7w
8.5 Presentation
An awesome global menu system, customizable everything, and even some neat comic book stories for the characters.
9.0 Graphics
The huge, diverse mountain ranges look great, every character is mad stylish and over the top.
8.5 Sound
Eclectic and fun soundtrack from some of the industrys hottest new electronic and rock names. Shame theres not more voice acting.
9.0 Gameplay
Over the top, insane snowboarding action that blows the doors off every other boarding game.
8.5 Lasting Appeal
RiderNet and Global Events provide constant challenge, despite the lack of traditional multiplayer.
Stormwatch
Member
There are 153 "drops" across 9 regions. Each region has 3-4 different mountains. Some of the drops crisscross with each other, but I think the longest track is about 6 minutes. So, you won't have a giant 30 minute long run like SSX3. It seems like this game is all about shaving seconds off a fast time or getting a perfect run in a trick event.
That's disappointing. Budget buy it is.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Costcosaurus
Banned
My impressions on the demo:
It was pretty fun. I like the music and the good classic feel of SSX tricks.
My complaints about it:
I'm hoping that the majority of these complaints are non-existent in the full game, so can anyone confirm these?
It was pretty fun. I like the music and the good classic feel of SSX tricks.
My complaints about it:
- the tracks are too short (that's probably a given, since it's a demo)
- there are a very low amount of big jumps to do more tricks off of (my last game that I played from the series was SSX Tricky, so doing a lot of tricks on every jump is more my thing)
- barely any originality from the demo tracks at least (it's hard to tell which specific track I'm playing on since they all look alike, and that's a major complaint for me)
- the menu UI (it looks too much like Google Earth, which I don't like too much, since there's no originality)
I'm hoping that the majority of these complaints are non-existent in the full game, so can anyone confirm these?
NightmareTrigger
Banned
More music? Yay!
Here's myvaried, but mostly Metal-themed playlist.
Edit: Whoever put Ski Mask Way on there, thanks. Gave me great eighth-grade flashbacks playing SSX3 to that album.
Double Edit: I'M A MEMBER YAAAAY!
No place better than this thread.
Frankenstrat
Member
Baconsammy
Banned
You'd get the same reaction if you took a picture of a dog turd and posted that.
JaseMath
Member
Budget? Look how much fun people are having with just 2 drops. Now times that by 75. On top of that, you have a tons of unlockable content, RiderNet, the option of maxing out every rider, and personal wish fulfillment.
DAY. FUCKING. ONE.
"They all look alike"? There are two tracks in the demo and they look drastically different. I recommend you watch some of the trailers in the OP to answer your question.
Not even going to touch your "originality" comment regarding the UI. Shit's got me rolling....
silentcapybara
Banned
I'm still not sure where the combo timer is. The arrows sandwiching your score?
Costcosaurus
Banned
That's coming from someone that has played a lot of SSX Tricky. :/
Found this on Merq, struggling to believe it's a real JT2 time..
Mental. I'm struggling to hit 1:49!
Smh
I'm ignoring Ridernet as far as races go. As long as I can get gold on them, I'm going to be satisified.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
The more I play the demo, the more I'm convinced that auto-grinding rails is a fucking terrible idea. It keeps messing my race attempts up, by making me stick to rails I just want to pass by. Ok, maybe I should be trying harder to stay away from them, but that really breaks the flow of trying to find the best and fastest line. If I want to just pass right over a rail without automatically going off in some unwanted direction, I should be able to. But I can't. Instead, the game insists on taking control away from me whenever I get close to a rail, and it sucks. This is, without a doubt, my single greatest gripe with the game so far. Please, for the love of god, patch in an option to always use L2 to stick to any kind of rail/edge.
Baconsammy
Banned
I wouldnt say they look drastically different. People that are hardcore SSX and SSX Tricky fans remember how completely different the tracks in those games looked. There was no confusion when you were in the Tokyo Megaplex. They're going for a more realistic look now and in doing so they sacrifice the uniqueness of the look and feel of the tracks. The layouts of the two tracks are vastly different though, and that's what matters most in the end.
Costcosaurus
Banned
This is what I'm talking about exactly. I'm glad you cleared that up.
JaseMath
Member
:lol same. I'll reach for the stars in the freestyle events though.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Modern Boardwear would've been better title...
BruiserBear
Banned
I agree that it should be consistent with L2 being the grind trigger for everything. It just makes more sense.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Yep. Reversing the controls for one and the same action (in one situation you have to hold L2 to grind, in the other you have to press L2 to stop grinding) depending on if what you're grinding is an artificial rail or a natural terrain edge just makes no intuitive sense, and is to me simply bad gameplay design.
Cuban Legend
Member
Then why you tell me this? now Im gonna expect something and I wont feel the level of surprise you felt, thanks bro... I'm happy for you.
joeygreco1985
Member
You can set separate playlists for race, trick, survival, and menus. Works amazingly well!
Then why you tell me this? now Im gonna expect something and I wont feel the level of surprise you felt, thanks bro... I'm happy for you.
Yeah, that was kind of a dick move. :/