FreakOut: Extreme Freeride
- January 12, 2015
- ColdWood Interactive
Get on Steam"FreakOut: Extreme Freeride" is a snowboarding game that features a variety of mountains and terrain parks. Perform tricks and stunts while racing down the slopes to achieve the highest score. Customize your character and board for a personalized experience. Compete in challenges or explore the open world at your own pace.
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 2
PSP
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience with a great soundtrack that enhances the gameplay.
- It features well-thought-out stages with multiple viable lines, allowing for freestyle play and challenges.
- The skiing mechanics are smooth and responsive, making big jumps and tricks feel satisfying.
- There is a significant lack of proper controller support, with many buttons not mapping correctly and no auto-mapping feature.
- The graphics and overall presentation feel dated, reminiscent of early PS2 titles, which may not appeal to modern gamers.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with no story mode and limited customization options for characters.
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting the amazing soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Despite being somewhat dated, the memorable tunes have left a lasting impression on players, making it a significant aspect of the game's appeal.
“Fun, great graphics for an old game, and an amazing soundtrack.”
“The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is amazing.”
“Soundtrack is amazing for the time; I have all the songs memorized just from playing the game.”
“The only thing they got right was the soundtrack.”
“Also keep in mind that this is a semi-old game, so the music is completely dated.”
“So why do I recommend this game even with limited customization, old music, and no races?”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a solid and intuitive challenge-based structure, reminiscent of aggressive inline games, though some players find it repetitive and boring. Despite these criticisms, many are drawn to its freestyle nature, which keeps them engaged.
“Gameplay is challenge-based, and remember it's a freestyle game, so no races.”
“The core gameplay is very solid and intuitive.”
“The gameplay and career mode structure feels like a rip-off of Aggressive Inline, if I'm being honest.”
“Gameplay can seem boring and repetitive, but I just can't stop.”
“Gameplay is challenge-based, and remember it's a freestyle game, so there are no races.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised as impressive for an older title, complemented by an amazing soundtrack. However, some users note that the visuals resemble early PS2 graphics, and there are criticisms regarding the lack of controller support and an unintuitive interface.
“Fun, great graphics for an old game, and an amazing soundtrack.”
“The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is amazing.”
“No controller support, early PS2 graphics, unintuitive interface and controls.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for being well optimized, providing a quality port that enhances the overall user experience.
“+ Well optimized, quality port.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that while the challenges are engaging, they do not compensate for the absence of a story.
