SBK: Snowboard Kids
by Atlus
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Product Summary
Brand: AtlusRelease Date: 2006-09-08
Platform: Nintendo DS
Model: DSATLU 730865400010
Publisher: Atlus
Product features:
- Each character has their own unique projectile attack -- use them to attack opponents
- Score mad points by grabbing items, doing tricks, and earning a high ranking for each lap
- Take advantage of key areas perfect for doing the hottest tricks
- Pull off sick tricks to fill your Trick Meter and unlock special tricks unique to each character
- Use money earned from any game mode to purchase new boards and other cool gear
Video Game Reviews of SBK: Snowboard Kids
Customer Review: 3.5 Stars. Not a bad game...
Summary: 4 Stars
Snowboard Kids, a game series that debuted on the Nintendo 64, makes its way to the DS. And it's not really a bad game, but at times it feels like it's trying to out do Mario Kart. Your kids, however, will love this game. Older gamers like myself will find themselves on a divide. They'll have fun, but expect more.
You take control of one of nine teenage snowboarders and then you'll go racing through different courses. Pulling off nifty tricks, much like in SSX and also pummeling your friends with items to mess them up to gain first place. It's an interesting Mario Kart-SSX hybrid and it works. The game is, for the most part, fun and easy to get into. What's even better is that thanks to Nintendo's Wireless connection, you can challenge three of your friends off one game card. If you've played Snowboard kids on the Nintendo 64, you'll no doubt recognize the cast of characters. They're just teenagers.
There are a few problems I had with the gameplay however. As much fun as this game can get, there are a lot of cheap tricks the CPU plays on you. If you're going at it alone, you'll notice that the computer tends to gang up on you. Needless to say, it's much funner to just play with friends in this regard.
I also can't help but say that there isn't much use for the touch screen in this game. The use it does have might frustrate some gamers. As you race there will be a trick spot you'll have to touch on screen to perform a special trick. It only nets you points, so it's really no big deal. And speaking of tricks, it would've been so much better if there were more of them to perform. They're performed by the D-Pad and all, but there's a severe lack of what you can do.
Then of course there are those items and such you can chuck at people to mess them up. There's not much of anything you can do to defend against them and the computer seems to have them constantly. In order to have some kind of defense you've got to perform a spin in the air to deflect it. However, the game does make some use of the microphone. When affected with a status ailment such as sleep, you'll have to blow into the mic to wake up.
For the gamer expecting a lot, however, the game doesn't deliever. Where as many racing games will take you days to unlock and explore everything, this will take you mere hours. The game is a lot of fun, but after unlocking everything it's only a while before the fun goes away.
The game is obviously aimed for the younger crowd. It's apparent in its look and feel. This is NOT a bad thing, by the way, but a great way to make your kid feel alright with the game. The voices provided for the cast are also outstanding and the music is really upbeat.
So it's a fun game. Your kid will love it. However, the gamer expecting a lot from it is looking in the wrong place here. The CPU is unfair sometimes, but for the most part, the game is just plain fun. And for a game like Snowboard Kids, that's all that matters. So there aren't a lot of secrets and mini-games. I doubt your ten year old is going to care about that.
Description of SBK: Snowboard Kids
Snowboard Kids is hardcore snowboarding action with kids! Hit the slopes and collect special items and attacks during the race -- to win at any cost. Power up by doing tricks and becoming moreformidable. Attack the slopes and your opponents to be the first to reach the finish line! Play with up to 4 friends at a time - 8 characters to choose fromSports & Outdoors Games
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