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SSX Review (360/PS3)

02:14 PM - February 28, 2012 by RaychelSnr

The SSX series was, at one time, one of the most popular alternative/extreme sports series around. Each game ultimately reviewed quite well, but the linear runs became quite old hat after awhile, and ultimately made the series irrelevant.

Last year, EA decided to relaunch the SSX series -- reimagined for next-gen consoles with bigger drops with infinite replay value (or so they had visioned).

Rarely do relaunches go as well as SSX has, since not only is the series back in a big way, but it's one of the best games in the past several years in our genre.

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# 1 Blzer @ 02/28/12 02:34 PM

Woo! Can't wait to pick this up later today.

By the way, I thought I'd ask it here, but I'm noticing an input delay in the game when it comes to controlling my character. Maybe that's the hit of having 30 FPS for this title, but is it as bad in the retail version as it was in the demo?

Of course, I expect you to say that you haven't noticed a problem. For those who do notice it, though (I'll record what I'm talking about later I guess), is it as bad in the retail version as it is in the demo?

# 2 WildFan22 @ 02/28/12 02:45 PM

This should have been released on the Vita.

# 3 davis420 @ 02/28/12 03:05 PM

I just rented this from Redbox, getting ready to install now. I will post some impressions in a little bit.

# 4 Tomba @ 02/28/12 03:10 PM

I told you...masterpiece of a game

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# 5 ps3veron @ 02/28/12 03:19 PM

Wow fantastic review! I was a little worried by the rather "unconventional" online but you just crushed my concerns! See you all in Kilimanjaro folks!

# 6 Jimbo68 @ 02/28/12 03:20 PM

NO replay mode... Does this mean no replays period, or just no replays that I can control myself?

# 7 Mabster @ 02/28/12 03:39 PM

Here's my impression for those that are worried about the auto-correcting. I'm crashing a LOT. You're still noticeably bottom heavy but the game really speeds up as you level your gear. This makes it harder to align yourself since the safe landing window shrinks. You can not land on your head or your back and expect to ride away. Also depending on the mountain you're on, when you crash you can go sliding a long way before you slow down enough to get back on your feet. This messes up your times and your scores since you're waiting to get back on your board and your combo meter is shrinking while you slide. Also the demo runs where a cake walk compared to the runs that are in the full game.

# 8 Fresh Tendrils @ 02/28/12 04:03 PM

I can't wait to play this later this week. Crank up some records and go cruisin down the mountain side.

# 9 areobee401 @ 02/28/12 04:25 PM

Can't wait to pick this up after work.

# 10 Methlab @ 02/28/12 04:29 PM

Just got it ..will be playing tonight.

# 11 Methlab @ 02/28/12 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by goh


	I almost bought this since the rental places didn't have it. Good thing I didn't. 4 to 5 hours if you don't play online? Nope. Call of Duty'd! Are there even unlockable outfits or anything like that? (Especially because it appears most of the default ones are hideous.)

I am sure there are. The online element is awesome though..do you not have internet access? I just ask because it is very cool how you can compete against your friends and not have to be online when they are.

# 12 SSX @ 02/28/12 05:32 PM

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# 13 davis420 @ 02/28/12 05:57 PM

This game is crazy fun. I rented it from Redbox but after playing for a couple hours I decided to go buy it. It's that fun!

# 14 spit_bubble @ 02/28/12 06:06 PM

Not really feeling this game so far, mainly because of the "deadly descents" aspect of it. In these portions of the game when you mess up it either forces you to use rewind, or start over at the very top.

So basically you're stuck in 1980s videogame design where you have to try and try again until you pass the level. This is very much against the tone and feel of what made previous SSX games so good, as it leaves you feeling constrained rather than free.

# 15 Mabster @ 02/28/12 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by davis420


	This game is crazy fun. I rented it from Redbox but after playing for a couple hours I decided to go buy it. It's that fun!

That reminds me, it's redbox game week. You can get one day free rental (the catch, it has to be reserved online or through their app) so if anyone is on the fence still and thinks a day of the full game would help them decide then take advantage.

# 16 Methlab @ 02/28/12 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by goh


	I have access I just don't play online. I don't use it for free on PC,I'm not paying for it on 360.

Damn, that will get annoying for you in the future for consoles. Seems like everything is moving to online gaming now.

I personally love it, so it makes me happy the way they set up SSX. We can still do private rooms with friends too and take runs..that is sick.

# 17 jyoung @ 02/28/12 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mabster


	That reminds me, it's redbox game week. You can get one day free rental (the catch, it has to be reserved online or through their app) so if anyone is on the fence still and thinks a day of the full game would help them decide then take advantage.

For maximum rentage, check your game out at 12:01 AM and you'll get a 45 hour "one day" rental.

# 18 davis420 @ 02/28/12 07:02 PM

Just went and bought it from Gamestop. I wish I would have known I was going to buy it so I could have got the pre-order bonus! Gamestop: exclusive Eddie Wachowski and his Elite snowboard with an attribute Perk.

# 19 Greene_Flash03 @ 02/28/12 07:45 PM

Just watched the online feature of this game. Sounds really promising.

# 20 davis420 @ 02/28/12 09:26 PM

I usually don't play online but with this and UFC it's time to step out of my cocoon! lol

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