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 features an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and nostalgia.
- Gameplay is fun and addictive, with smooth skiing mechanics and well-designed stages offering multiple challenges.
- The graphics hold up well for an older game, especially in higher resolutions, and the game is well-optimized for modern systems.
- There is a significant lack of proper controller support, making it frustrating for players accustomed to using gamepads.
- The game feels outdated in terms of graphics and gameplay mechanics compared to newer titles in the genre.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited customization options for characters.
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting the amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, despite its dated nature. However, some players express frustration with the repetitive nature of the menu music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Great soundtrack.”
“Fun, great graphics for an old game, and an amazing soundtrack.”
“The music is so good.”
“And also the fact that anytime you go in the menu, the same song plays, which really annoys me.”
“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?”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, despite being from 2007, are praised for their quality, especially when played in 1080p, and are considered impressive for an older title. However, some users noted limitations such as early PS2 graphics and an unintuitive interface. Overall, the visuals hold up well on modern systems, complemented by an amazing soundtrack.
“Fun, great graphics for an old game, and an amazing soundtrack.”
“The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is amazing.”
“The graphics look good in 1080p even though the game is from '07.”
“No controller support, early PS2 graphics, unintuitive interface and controls.”
- 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, the freestyle nature of the game keeps players engaged and coming back for more.
“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.”
- 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.
