|
|
| |
Forum Overview
::
Deleted Posts
|
| |
|
by Fussbett 03/19/2006, 1:04pm PST |
|
 |
|
 |
|
Did you like the movie Rambo 3? How about Rambo 2? Well, Rambo 2 doesn't exist because it went First Blood, Rambo: First Blood part 2, Rambo III. Much like that there is no SSX2, just SSX3.
It's a really great game and it's more of the same. Great graphics, good sense of speed, fun trick system, and all that. New stuff includes a THPS influence where you now earn money which you spend on upgrading your rider, buying equipment, or even modifying the game's soundtrack more to your liking. I'm always a sucker for this easy ploy, and I guess that I'm not alone, because it's popping up in more and more games. I bought a tighter and smaller tank top for my chick, and then a gas mask so that I no longer have to look at her smirk, and there I am, totally suckered into the minutia of the game. Sure, gimme a dnL snowboard while I'm here buying useless stuff. Oh, and a headband.
THERE ARE SOME BAD THINGS. Framerate on the PS2 version is all over the place, sometimes dropping right down to "fucking terrible". I was all "What, am I playing Halo PC here? (Burn)". I also fall into unexpected "YOU'RE DEAD" areas way more than I'd like. I don't mind when it's a huge gorge that I'm leaping over, but sometimes the Sarlacc pit of the fadeout screen is just on the other side of a small ridge. How do I know there isn't more snow over there? I blame Downhill Domination's incredible go-anywhere level design for spoiling me. Finally, Finger Eleven is on the soundtrack.
THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT DON'T REALLY MATTER. There is a talked about but barely impactful gimmick to the game where you don't pick menu options as much as your ride down the top part of the mountain following signs that lead you to the various events. This is just a gimmick, and so is the more freeform vibe and "story" to the game. It's really just a bunch of races, in a row, thinly disguised as a story arc where you bring your rider from unknown amateur to number one snowboarder. Be warned, however, as it can confuse people like INC.
INC: my problem with SSX 3 is I don't know what's going on
INC: I forgot how to unlock stunts or something
INC: tricks, I guess :(
Sanitario666: Wow, there is like an entire FAQ in the game too. IN THE GAME.
INC: where?
Sanitario666: Start, and then... HELP or whatever.
INC: that's almost like reading the manual
Sanitario666: But better organized.
THERE ARE SOME TOTALLY RADICAL THINGS. Being an EA Big title, it's polished like bipolar cockknob. They had a great idea for the FMV intro where the cheezy radio announcer introduces and walks you through all the new features of SSX3. Shows you the new characters, talks about the "3 Peak" level system, previews some of the runs. It's great. I watched it all the way through the first couple times I turned on the game. Continuing that attention to the presentation, some of the artists on the (very good/unique) soundtrack even introduce the tracks. Artists like Warren Fischer of FischerSpooner saying "You're listening to EA RadioBig, rock on!!!" is very funny and shocking to musical snobs. When the MxPx guy does it, it's no big deal, really. As if that's not enough, the tracks are game sensitive, ebbing and flowing, altering their dyanmics and even losing elements during certain situations. When you slam into the hill after a huge 5 second air, and the song kicks back in with the chorus, it's really something. Some of the runs are amazing, and the final "boss" level of each of the 3 peaks is a top-to-bottom endurance race against the clock that strings together multiple runs. On peak 1 it's a 13 minute race, and by peak 3, that race is 30 minutes long. A 30 minute point-to-point race through gorgeous terrain that doesn't repeat is truly a gaming moment you'll remember for a long time.
So this game is fantastic. Having said all that, Downhill Domination is still better. Solid (maybe even better?!) PS2 framerate, faster, more sickening sense of speed, ragdoll physics on the crashes, and an overall "fresher" game experience.
Perhaps the Xbox version of SSX3 is much better for the framerate, but the index-finger button setup must be a drag. |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
| |
The closest you'll get to an easy way to browse the deleted posts. by Creexul :( 03/13/2006, 6:02am PST 
So Jsoh and I both finished Sacrifice finally. by Creexul :( 03/13/2006, 6:51am PST
Metroid Prime 2 by Rafiki 03/19/2006, 12:52pm PST
Viewtiful Joe by Forensic 03/19/2006, 12:58pm PST
Mega Man: battle network: Blue version by Mischief Maker 03/19/2006, 12:59pm PST
Morrowing vs Daggerfall... FIGHT! by Ice Cream Jonsey 03/19/2006, 1:02pm PST
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence == Rygar with vampires, except better by godamit 03/19/2006, 1:03pm PST
SSX3 (PS2) by Fussbett 03/19/2006, 1:04pm PST
Re: SSX3 (PS2) by Ivan Dork It 03/20/2006, 3:23am PST
It's an in-joke for that time period. by Fussbett 03/20/2006, 8:57am PST
no no no by Ivan Dork It 03/20/2006, 10:57pm PST
Re: no no no by Fussbett 03/20/2006, 11:14pm PST
Re: no no no by Ivan Dork It 03/21/2006, 3:40am PST
Solved by Fussbett 03/21/2006, 9:50am PST
Crimson Skies (XBOX) by Funkula 03/19/2006, 1:05pm PST
Kirby Air Ride by Funkula 03/19/2006, 1:06pm PST
INC Reel Roundup and/or Cinema Showdown, pardner (plenty spoilers) by I need clarification 03/19/2006, 1:09pm PST
OH GOD THE SUCK! (Matrix 3) by Mischief Maker 03/19/2006, 1:10pm PST
Fire Emblem (GBA) by Funkula 03/19/2006, 1:11pm PST
So this Deus Ex 2 demo sure is short and small by Roop Dirump 03/19/2006, 1:13pm PST
MANHUNT (PS2) by Fussbett 03/19/2006, 1:14pm PST
KOTOR, PC by mrs. johnson 03/19/2006, 1:14pm PST
Medal of Honor: Rising Sun by Creexul ^_^ 03/19/2006, 1:15pm PST
Atari 10-in-1 by Ice Cream Jonsey 03/19/2006, 1:15pm PST
Gravitar by Ice Cream Jonsey 03/20/2006, 2:35am PST
Where did you get your Vectrex flashcart? Review plz. NT by Fussbett 03/20/2006, 9:00am PST
First impression: Godzilla Destroy all monsters (XBox) by Mischief Maker 03/19/2006, 1:16pm PST
Mech Assault (X-Box) by Mischief Maker 03/19/2006, 1:17pm PST
this really isn't a good review of this game :( by Weyoun Voidbringer 05/24/2009, 4:44pm PDT
ok I should do a real and honest review so the correct opinion is here by Weyoun Voidbringer 05/24/2009, 5:46pm PDT
Battlestar Galactica (X-Box) by Mischief Shai-hulud 03/19/2006, 1:18pm PST
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by FABIO 03/19/2006, 1:19pm PST
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (PS2) by FABIO 01/24/2007, 6:41am PST
Phantom Crash (XBOX) by Funkula 03/19/2006, 1:20pm PST
Age of Mythology: The Titans, worst demo ever by FABIO 03/19/2006, 1:21pm PST
Bujingai (PS2) (Jap) by Fussbett 03/19/2006, 1:25pm PST
Gackt the Gamer by Fussbett 06/23/2009, 12:53am PDT
I enjoyed this clip too much to say anything funny about it. by Zsenitanuki 06/30/2009, 2:28pm PDT
Ratchet And Clank -- Going Commando by Rigthbug 03/19/2006, 1:26pm PST
Re: Ratchet And Clank -- Going Commando NT by Quentin Beck 12/13/2007, 5:01am PST
Pithy review of Dynasty Tactics 2 by curst 03/19/2006, 1:28pm PST
Panzer Dragoon Orta (XBox) by Mischief Maker 03/19/2006, 1:28pm PST
I am TOTALLY freaked the fuck out right now (Beyond good & Evil) by Mischief Maker 03/19/2006, 1:31pm PST
NFL Street by Ice Cream Jonsey 03/19/2006, 1:32pm PST
Baldur's Gate 2 Dark Alliance 2 (Playstation 2) by Creexul ^_^ 03/19/2006, 1:33pm PST
Re: A bitter appraisal by Kab(uke) Seme by Kab(uke) Seme 03/19/2006, 1:35pm PST
Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns by FABIO 03/19/2006, 1:36pm PST
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by elwonko 03/20/2006, 1:24pm PST
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles- first two hours impressions by FABIO 03/20/2006, 1:26pm PST
Mac fans: still flaming homos. by Fussbett 03/20/2006, 1:28pm PST
It kicks ass. by Frank McGillicutty 03/20/2006, 1:31pm PST
Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA) by Voyons Donc 03/20/2006, 1:32pm PST
Zone of the Enders 2 full review by Mischief Zero-Shift 03/20/2006, 1:33pm PST
Zwwwweeee fighting? by Souffle of Pain 02/07/2007, 11:54am PST
There was a link that was lost in the transfer by MMore Woman than you'll ever have 02/07/2007, 1:15pm PST
It was that pussy bitch who posts as me by Souffle of Pain 02/07/2007, 1:20pm PST
Colin McRae Rally 04 (PS2 EURO) by Fussbett 03/20/2006, 1:48pm PST
Along those lines by Mischief Maker 03/20/2006, 1:53pm PST
Culdcept (PS2) by Fussbett 03/20/2006, 1:54pm PST
Reactions by Fussbett 03/20/2006, 3:45pm PST
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay by Fussbett 03/20/2006, 4:41pm PST
That one didn't get deleted. But I approve of the effort. NT by Fussbett 03/20/2006, 10:09pm PST
Silent Hill 3 (PS2) (PAL version) by Fussbett 03/20/2006, 4:43pm PST
AIM log review of Everything or Nothing. by Creexul ^_^ 03/21/2006, 5:50pm PST
Ninja Gaiden: I love this game!/I HATE THIS MOTHERFUCKING COCKSUCKING GAME! by Mischief Maker 03/21/2006, 5:51pm PST
The Suffering by curst 03/21/2006, 5:52pm PST
Review: Samurai Warriors by False 03/21/2006, 5:53pm PST
Red Dead Revolver (PS2) by Fussbett 03/21/2006, 5:58pm PST
Siren: Curst was right by FABIO 03/21/2006, 5:59pm PST
More Broussard forum posts by Fussbett 03/21/2006, 6:02pm PST
Front page this, please NT by Souffle of Pain 03/21/2006, 8:34pm PST
It's old though. NT by Fussbett 03/22/2006, 11:24am PST
I know it goes without saying, but Fussbett and INC make the best logs. by Jerry Whorebach 05/24/2009, 5:12pm PDT
jhoh NT by Weyoun Voidbringer 05/24/2009, 5:48pm PDT
I'm relieved Jhoh is publishing the book, because it sounds like a lot of work. NT by Fussbett 05/24/2009, 8:26pm PDT
Then when it comes out it's all switched with Mranduh logs. 8( NT by Creexuls, a monster >:3 05/25/2009, 1:41am PDT
JUNK II by Fussbett 03/21/2006, 6:10pm PST
Dvorak saying there were great 3D0 games is still as good now as it was then NT by Ice Cream Jonsey 05/24/2009, 5:18pm PDT
Junk by Fussbett 03/21/2006, 11:00pm PST
|
|
| |
|
| |
