This 1999 sports title for the Game Boy Color offers a unique take on snowboarding, presenting a pseudo-3D environment where players experience the thrill of the slopes from a perspective behind their character. As the piste scrolls towards the player, obstacles dynamically appear and grow larger, demanding quick reflexes and precise control.

The game features a distinct port experience, translating the core essence of its PC namesake to a portable format. This adaptation focuses on delivering an accessible yet engaging snowboarding simulation, emphasizing speed, trick execution, and competitive challenges within the limitations and capabilities of the Game Boy Color hardware.

Core Gameplay and Modes

Players can dive into two primary game modes: 'Competition' and 'Challenge'.

Competition Mode

This mode offers a variety of racing and trick-based challenges:

Race Attack: A direct speed race against an AI opponent.
Trick Attack: Focuses on accumulating trick points across five courses, with progression tied to meeting course thresholds.
Time Attack: A straightforward test of the player's fastest times.
Supreme Attack: Combines racing with trick performance.

Challenge Mode

This mode centers on surpassing previously set records:

Time Attack: Aim for the best possible time on a given track.
Trick Attack: Achieve the highest trick point scores.
Slalom Attack: Navigate a flag course as quickly as possible.
Vs Race: Engage in head-to-head races using the Game Boy Universal Link Cable.

Additionally, a dedicated practice mode allows players to hone their skills, and a 'ghost boarder' feature provides replays of the player's best performances for review and improvement.

What Makes This Game Unique?

The game distinguishes itself through its control scheme for performing a wide array of tricks. Players can execute maneuvers such as Mute Grab, Nose Grab, Tweak, Indy Air, Tail Grab, Stalefish, Shifty Air, Frontside Air, Backside Air, and various rotational spins (180, 360, 540, 720, 900, 1080), as well as flips like Front Flip, Back Flip, Rodeo Flip, and McTwist. These tricks are often performed using combo-style control inputs, adding a layer of depth to the gameplay.

Player Characters

Players can choose from four distinct characters: Sandy, Travis, Alain, and Tara.

Basic Game Information

Released in 1999, this title is a port for the Game Boy Color, categorized under the Sport genre.