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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4845

    #1

    SSX Review (360/PS3)



    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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  • Blzer
    Resident film pundit
    • Mar 2004
    • 42509

    #2
    Re: SSX Review (360/PS3)

    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?
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    • WildFan22
      Pro
      • May 2009
      • 932

      #3
      This should have been released on the Vita.

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      • davis420
        MVP
        • Jan 2010
        • 1073

        #4
        Re: SSX Review (360/PS3)

        I just rented this from Redbox, getting ready to install now. I will post some impressions in a little bit.
        PS3, we had a good run! (7/18/09-10/5/14)

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        • Tomba
          TOMBA IS ONLINE
          • Sep 2006
          • 8908

          #5
          I told you...masterpiece of a game

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          • ps3veron
            MVP
            • Aug 2008
            • 1220

            #6
            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!

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            • Jimbo68
              Rookie
              • Sep 2008
              • 38

              #7
              NO replay mode... Does this mean no replays period, or just no replays that I can control myself?

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              • Mabster
                Crunchy
                • Mar 2009
                • 7659

                #8
                Re: SSX Review (360/PS3)

                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.
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                • Fresh Tendrils
                  Strike Hard and Fade Away
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 36131

                  #9
                  I can't wait to play this later this week. Crank up some records and go cruisin down the mountain side.



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                  • areobee401
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Apr 2006
                    • 16771

                    #10
                    Re: SSX Review (360/PS3)

                    Can't wait to pick this up after work.
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                    • Methlab
                      MVP
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 2384

                      #11
                      Re: SSX Review (360/PS3)

                      Just got it ..will be playing tonight.

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                      • goh
                        Banned
                        • Aug 2003
                        • 20755

                        #12
                        Re: SSX Review (360/PS3)

                        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.)

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                        • Methlab
                          MVP
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 2384

                          #13
                          Re: SSX Review (360/PS3)

                          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.

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                          • SSX
                            Rookie
                            • Feb 2012
                            • 1

                            #14
                            world's first ssx video game social network at ssx.im (from the isle of man)

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                            • goh
                              Banned
                              • Aug 2003
                              • 20755

                              #15
                              Re: SSX Review (360/PS3)

                              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.

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