ESPN Winter X-Games Snowboarding 2002

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Jan 14, 2002
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. Sports Gaming Network
    80
    It will mostly appeal to hardcore fans of snowboarding and those who enjoyed the first version...it is the most realistic snowboarding game currently available for the PS2.
  2. GamerWeb Sony
    80
    A veritable avalanche of gameplay options.
  3. Gamezilla!
    79
    Practically an RPG in and of itself, I liked how unique and replayable [the snowboarder mode] was.
  5. Operation Sports
    76
    While this game is incredibly deep in a lot of areas, it falls just short in delivering an addictive must have snowboarding title.
  6. GameZone
    73
    My biggest complaint about snowboarder mode is the process required to sign up for contests, as it seems too tedious when you're just getting started with the game.
  7. Hot Games
    70
    it's no SSX Tricky or Shaun Palmer, but it has a great look and some daunting challenges.
  8. PSM Magazine
    70
    The learning curve is still frustrating, and control of in-air rotation (particularly in flips) is sluggish. [Feb 2002, p.42]
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  9. Game Informer
    70
    Graphically, Winter X is sufficient, but the gameplay is just pretty blah. [Mar 2002, p.79]
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  10. GameSpot
    64
    While Konami has toned down the simulation elements of Winter X-Games Snowboarding 2002 so that it will appeal to a broader audience, the challenging controls and plodding snowboarder mode will turn off all but the most ardent snowboarders.
  11. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    Is this what real snowboarding is like? Because if it is, I don't want any part of it. [Feb 2002, p.106]
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  12. PSX Nation
    60
    I see the 2002 version as losing what was decent enough control in the original, but surpassing it in every other way.
  13. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    60
    The game boasts some delightful hi-resolution 1080 Snowboarding on-crack graphics, and a fantastic create-a-player mode. [Mar 2002, p.139]
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  14. GamePro
    50
    The game features physics that wouldn’t be caught dead in a Bugs Bunny cartoon.
  15. Gaming Age
    42
    No matter what type of game you are looking for, the control takes some getting used to.

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. imnotmakingaSN
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    Reviews don't do this game justice. It was a masterpiece ahead of its time. An innovator that led to new modes that helped us break out of theReviews don't do this game justice. It was a masterpiece ahead of its time. An innovator that led to new modes that helped us break out of the '90s with a create your pro and career mode that even features a health bar and injuries that can break your career making you want to play for real.

    Game Informer would later come back and add this game to its special issue listing the TOP 200 Games of all time. ALL TIME.

    This game has a very cool atmosphere and the vibe is spot on. The devs really created a vibe that soaks you up. The music, the beautiful graphics that somehow hold up today (compare that to other games that released in 2002), and all the UI/Interface flow with the menu sounds nail a solid 10./10 on the vibe check for me which pushes it past an overall 9/10 to a perfect score.

    Ten out of Ten get this on an emulator and crack open a cold one with the boys or you don't deserve to call yourself a gamer.    … Full Review »
  2. Justin
    Dec 3, 2002
    9
    I can't wait to go home and play this game. The "snowboarder mode" is the so sick. Gameplay is groundbreaking b/c you can change the I can't wait to go home and play this game. The "snowboarder mode" is the so sick. Gameplay is groundbreaking b/c you can change the axis of your rotation in mid air to add tons of style to a slow rolling 5s. This is the best extreme game out.....yes better than TH3 or 4. … Full Review »
  3. IanM.
    Apr 11, 2002
    9
    I'm a snowboard instructor and have been boarding for 3 years now, I got all the snowboard games on PSOne and ps2 and this one is the I'm a snowboard instructor and have been boarding for 3 years now, I got all the snowboard games on PSOne and ps2 and this one is the most realistic of 'em all. The only thing it needs is longer free ride courses but other than that it's the nuts. … Full Review »
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