SSX 3

[FuryFox]

Man, I love raceing down the tracks in this game but, in my opinion, the "backwoods" areas suck ass. They're just no fun.

I agree. I think I liked the structured courses in past games a bit better than the open "mountain" in SSX 3. Although, I do like the way it structures the game flow...so, eh. Something different at least.

[Tragic]

I rather like the fact that the backwoods areas connect all of the tracks and I like traveling about them and doing the hidden objectives... I just don't like racing against my rival, it's frustrating and annoying.

[Rumpy]

Man, I love raceing down the tracks in this game but, in my opinion, the "backwoods" areas suck ass. They're just no fun.

That's probably my favorite part. The last track in Tricky was like the backwoods (and the one in 1080). It's fun being able to explore and cut across a mountain side that hasn't been touched.

3 is a lot harder than Tricky that's for sure. A lot of the Challenges are really difficult. There is one on Peak 2 that I can't figure out where it says to jump over some rocks (which I can't find) and then do a big trick off the ramp after the rocks. It nice to see that the computer actually takes shortcuts and is a real challenge to beat in the races. It takes a lot of practice but this game really opens up the more you play and learn.

When you buy the songs, are there any secret tracks? I think all the ones listed are in the regular playlist rotation. Kinda stupid to have to buy music tracks just to customize the playlist how you want.

Fury: When you go the transport screen, select Freestyle (I think) and when you see a "i" icon over one the map of the drop off points, that's where the lodge is. I think there are 2 on each peak.

[Opaque]

I find such joy in running down the backwoods areas that it justifies the cost of purchase. It's like the races and freestyle comptiions are just fluffer.

Best. Snowboarding. Game. Ever.

[NoFace]

3 is a lot harder than Tricky that's for sure. A lot of the Challenges are really difficult. There is one on Peak 2 that I can't figure out where it says to jump over some rocks (which I can't find) and then do a big trick off the ramp after the rocks. It nice to see that the computer actually takes shortcuts and is a real challenge to beat in the races. It takes a lot of practice but this game really opens up the more you play and learn.

By the way you describe it, I think you're referring to one of the challenges on the Big Air course for Peak 2. What you have to do is go straight down, slighty to the right, and launch off the narrow ramp (you might be able to do this off the ramp to the left) and get on top of the "rock outcropping" on the right side of the screen. You'll need a lot of air to do this... it's the rock outcropping that has the icicles hanging down from it. You'll want to trick (I think it wants a 1080 or something) off the jump at the top of that thing. That should do it, hopefully.

But I agree, there are a lot of vague descriptions and you're left with trial and error gameplay, which is usually pretty shitty. It hasn't bothered me too much yet, but I haven't put too much of a focus on the BIG Challenges yet.

Something I'm hoping for is hidden tracks or something later in the game... for all the hugeness of the game, it sometimes feels a bit limited in terms of the actual courses. You get 3 of each Freestyle category (Big Air, Slopestyle, and Superpipe) and that doesn't seem like a whole lot. I also don't like how in multiplayer you can't choose a race course and play for score instead of time... some of those courses (like Metro City) are just as much fun to trick around on as to just race. Just a minor gripe I had today.

[Kidnemo]

Man, I love raceing down the tracks in this game but, in my opinion, the "backwoods" areas suck ass. They're just no fun.

Craziness.

The backwoods is probably my favorite part of the game. Starting at the top of the mountain and just cruising around is good times.

[Tragic]

Like I said above, I like just cruising around the backwoods and doing the missions within but I don't like racing my rival down it.

Oh, and, who the hell chose a Carson Daily clone as the Radio BIG DJ?

[Rocca]

I find such joy in running down the backwoods areas that it justifies the cost of purchase. It's like the races and freestyle comptiions are just fluffer.

Best. Snowboarding. Game. Ever.

You said it all man, I find myself freeriding alot just for the scenery. One of the most impressive tracks would be the first one, i forget the name of the race, but at one point you're falling over a ledge and into a deep chasm, where theyres large trunks you have to board over, topping it off with mist and smoke from the area. Amazing game, I don't even ask for a create a player, they seemed to have shown it isn't necessary with all the options...Great game.

[Kidnemo]

I never use the handplant.

[Rumpy]

By the way you describe it, I think you're referring to one of the challenges on the Big Air course for Peak 2. What you have to do is go straight down, slighty to the right, and launch off the narrow ramp (you might be able to do this off the ramp to the left) and get on top of the "rock outcropping" on the right side of the screen. You'll need a lot of air to do this... it's the rock outcropping that has the icicles hanging down from it. You'll want to trick (I think it wants a 1080 or something) off the jump at the top of that thing. That should do it, hopefully.

Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. Thanks for the tip, I'll try it.

Kidnemo: I completely forgot about the handplant.