SSX 3 Discussion Thread
10-17-03, 10:51 AM
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SSX 3 Gets a 10 in PSM and A- in PLAY!!!
I don't know about the rest of you but this game looks and sound amazing. I can't wait till the 21st. Every magazing is giving it rave reviews!!
10-17-03, 03:16 PM
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I started a thread about this a while back but nobody seemed into it. I'm going to be getting it next week for PS2. Can't wait to play online! The videos on EA look amazing and the soundtrack rocks too (Higher Ground by the RHCP, and Rockstar by NERD in particular are awesome!)
10-17-03, 03:25 PM
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This does sound good. I'm leaning towards getting it, especially since the first review of Amped 2 likened playing it to "eating a yellow snowball".
10-17-03, 03:29 PM
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I wasn't even aware SSX3 was coming out until a week ago (I know, I know...get with the program). A sweet surprise all the same and I'm looking forward to it and Jak II both.
10-18-03, 07:30 PM
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IGN reviews for SSX3
PS2 Score 9.5
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/455/455424p1.html
Xbox Score 9.4
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/455/455...html?fromint=1
Gamecube 9.3
http://cube.ign.com/articles/455/455472p1.html
PS2 Score 9.5
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/455/455424p1.html
Xbox Score 9.4
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/455/455...html?fromint=1
Gamecube 9.3
http://cube.ign.com/articles/455/455472p1.html
10-18-03, 08:05 PM
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Originally posted by Decker
This does sound good. I'm leaning towards getting it, especially since the first review of Amped 2 likened playing it to "eating a yellow snowball".
This does sound good. I'm leaning towards getting it, especially since the first review of Amped 2 likened playing it to "eating a yellow snowball".
I think some people are put-off by the fact you actually need skill to play a game like this.
Sorry if this is OT!
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10-18-03, 08:58 PM
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I have SSX Tricky, and Amped. One I loved, and look forward to the sequel. One I am really indifferent of. Okay, no more suspense...
I thought Amped blew away SSX Tricky. I know they are two different game types; Tricky is an over the top, gravity defying racing game, and Amped is more of a snowboarding sim.
Granted, Amped had me very frustrated at times, due to its difficulty, but Tricky was just another relatively boring racing game to me.
I'll probably get both (eventually), but don't see myself getting SSX 3 until it hits the bargain bins.
I thought Amped blew away SSX Tricky. I know they are two different game types; Tricky is an over the top, gravity defying racing game, and Amped is more of a snowboarding sim.
Granted, Amped had me very frustrated at times, due to its difficulty, but Tricky was just another relatively boring racing game to me.
I'll probably get both (eventually), but don't see myself getting SSX 3 until it hits the bargain bins.
10-19-03, 07:50 PM
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Question about SSX 3 and release dates
I buy a lot of video games, but rarely do I buy them on their release dates, unless it's something I'm really looking forward to. In the past when I've tried to get games on their official release dates I've been told by various store employees that they don't always have the games on their shelves until a day or two after the release date.
I'm really looking forward to SSX 3 and want to get it ASAP. The official release date is tomorrow, Oct. 20, according to IGN. So, here's my question to those of you who know more about releases in various stores than I do: Will it be on shelves anywhere tomorrow? How about Wal-Mart at midnight tonight? What's my best bet?
I'm really looking forward to SSX 3 and want to get it ASAP. The official release date is tomorrow, Oct. 20, according to IGN. So, here's my question to those of you who know more about releases in various stores than I do: Will it be on shelves anywhere tomorrow? How about Wal-Mart at midnight tonight? What's my best bet?
10-19-03, 08:12 PM
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That is actually its shipping date. So you could expect it in specialty shops like Electronic Boutique and Gamestop on Tuesday. Other stores like Bestbuy and Circuit City will probably get them any where between later that day or 2 days from then.
10-20-03, 09:11 PM
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SSX 3 Xbox,GC *PS2 added later Gamespot reviews
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/sports/ssx3/review.html
Xbox Score 9.0
http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/spo...x3/review.html
Gamecube Score 9.0
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/ssx3/review.html
Playstation 2 Score 9.0
They labeled it the best out of the 3. Most likely because of the online portion of the PS2 version
Last paragraph same in all reviews
Xbox Score 9.0
http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/spo...x3/review.html
Gamecube Score 9.0
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/ssx3/review.html
Playstation 2 Score 9.0
They labeled it the best out of the 3. Most likely because of the online portion of the PS2 version
Last paragraph same in all reviews
SSX 3 delivers a rush like few racing games or action sports games have ever achieved. The game's new, open-ended structure, excellent audio, enhanced trick system, and improved graphics combine to make this a superlative sequel to a series that's always had high standards. Regardless of whether you've played SSX or care much about snowboarding, you'd be doing yourself a favor by checking this game out.
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10-20-03, 10:18 PM
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Originally posted by Gallant Pig
Guys I'm expecting a lot of threads on SSX which looks pretty cool, let's keep the discussion of reviews and the game in here, thanks.
Guys I'm expecting a lot of threads on SSX which looks pretty cool, let's keep the discussion of reviews and the game in here, thanks.
. Will try to remember the next time. 
Thanks for transplanting it, saw this thread then started looking for mine to do the same and delete the other one hehe.
10-20-03, 11:03 PM
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They shows Amped 2 on X-Play the other night and it looked great. I loved the original. Only SSX I ever played was Tricky, and I really didn't care for it all that much.
10-21-03, 12:16 AM
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Well, I wasn't too interested in this one (see my post above for why), but after seeing a commercial for it, my interest has increased somewhat. The game looks better, more realistic, and the "open-ended"ness of it is a big plus (basically, it looks like they took some good cues from Amped).
At first I thought I might be seeing an Amped 2 commercial. The character they showed looked cool, and I didn't see any crazy "break-dancing" moves on a snowboard, which I thought were pretty lame in tricky.
At first I thought I might be seeing an Amped 2 commercial. The character they showed looked cool, and I didn't see any crazy "break-dancing" moves on a snowboard, which I thought were pretty lame in tricky.
10-21-03, 07:36 AM
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Originally posted by TheMadMonk
At first I thought I might be seeing an Amped 2 commercial. The character they showed looked cool, and I didn't see any crazy "break-dancing" moves on a snowboard, which I thought were pretty lame in tricky.
At first I thought I might be seeing an Amped 2 commercial. The character they showed looked cool, and I didn't see any crazy "break-dancing" moves on a snowboard, which I thought were pretty lame in tricky.
10-21-03, 10:14 AM
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I'm sure those crazy breakdancing moves AND MORE will be included in this game. I actually enjoyed that aspect of SSX Tricky. Some of the tricks looked pretty damn cool. It's supposed to be un-realistic... it's a video game.
I'm sure those crazy breakdancing moves AND MORE will be included in this game. I actually enjoyed that aspect of SSX Tricky. Some of the tricks looked pretty damn cool. It's supposed to be un-realistic... it's a video game.
10-21-03, 11:39 AM
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Originally posted by TheMadMonk
Yeah, the gamespot review said that even with the changes it is still basically an trick-based racing game. So, my interest has gone back down. I'll probably get it when it gets cheap.
Yeah, the gamespot review said that even with the changes it is still basically an trick-based racing game. So, my interest has gone back down. I'll probably get it when it gets cheap.
Just checked my FedEx Tracking and it's arrived. When I get home, It'll be grinding rails and big air bonuses. Getting "boosts" for knocking down other player is my favorite. Reminds me of Road Rash (... maybe SSX should incorporate weapons? But they'd loose their E rating)
10-21-03, 12:58 PM
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Just picked it up at lunch and played a bit. Will take some getting used to after SSX. I never played Tricky. Still seems fun and the tricks and graphics are great. Fell a bit more since the tricks and recoveries are timed differently. Didn't get too deep into it, but the interface and presentation are top-notch from my brief initial impression. I was the first one to pick it up from my local Gamestop. More impressions to come.
More impressions to come.
10-21-03, 05:07 PM
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Looked for it today at a few places. Had no luck at all.
I was hoping Toys R Us would of made a huge mistake and would of received it on time so I could get in on the deal they have going on. Then I started to look around and didn't even see 2 other titles I really had to have. I was so bummed after that I just blew all my money on DVDs.
I'll probably wait a bit to get it now. My friends aren't interested in this game and I was gonna get it right away so we'd have a new party game. Since it's just for me I'll wait and save the money. But I am glad the reviews are so positive.
I was hoping Toys R Us would of made a huge mistake and would of received it on time so I could get in on the deal they have going on. Then I started to look around and didn't even see 2 other titles I really had to have. I was so bummed after that I just blew all my money on DVDs.
I'll probably wait a bit to get it now. My friends aren't interested in this game and I was gonna get it right away so we'd have a new party game. Since it's just for me I'll wait and save the money. But I am glad the reviews are so positive.