SSX Tricky

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
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  1. XenGamers
    100
    Say hello to one of the finest PS2 games yet, and the best snowboarding game ever.
  2. G4 TV
    100
    An excellent game. From its graphical prowess to its fast-paced gameplay and killer soundtrack, it doesn't fail to deliver in a single area.
  3. Into Liquid Sky
    100
    Everything SSX was, but better. Loading times are better, voice-acting improved, more tricks, new racers, improved tracks...
  5. Games Radar
    100
    It's SSX's cooler, meaner, smarter brother - and still the most exhilarating game on PS2.
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  6. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    I can't begin to explain how addictive I found this. [Jan 2002, p.140]
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  7. TotalPlayStation
    100
    It's literally almost perfect.
  8. Cinescape
    100
    The biggest improvement though comes in the form of the framerate.
  9. Hot Games
    100
    It has great competitive factions, a large line-up of diverse skaters, and some of the most mind-blowing, thumb-numbing, breathtaking tricks yet seen on a console snowboarding game.
  10. Gaming Age
    100
    A highly polished and much improved product that gives longtime fans, and especially newcomers, a fantastic diversion to enjoy and become addicted to all over again on a shiny new DVD-Rom disc.
  11. Electric Playground
    99
    The brilliance of this game, however, doesn't stop with the audio effects, or the crisp, fast moving, beautiful graphics, with you and up to five other boarders on the screen at the same time, moving at a blistering fast frame rate. The controls in SSX Tricky are perfect.
  12. Sports Gaming Network
    98
    The game uses DTS Interactive and SurroundSoundScape audio technologies to deliver a dynamically enveloping and completely stunning audio presentation.
  13. Gamezilla!
    97
    It delivers solid gameplay that outperforms its predecessor in almost every aspect.
  14. Happy Puppy
    95
    Tricky has everything that SSX has and, along with tons of DVD extras, gives us all another reason to crash those slopes again this year.
  15. Absolute Playstation
    94
    WOW, I thought SSX was a great game to begin with even more solid gameplay, yummy graphics and audio that just rocks... Tricky is just AWESOME !
  16. GameSpot
    94
    More than just an upgrade of the original, SSX Tricky is the best snowboarding game ever made.
  17. IGN
    94
    A very, very good sequel, one that builds and improves on a game that was already brilliant.
  18. GameSpy
    92
    The best snowboarding game on the market.
  19. Game Revolution
    91
    It's tons of fun...I'm a big fan of old-school Run D.M.C., but it gets a little redundant hearing the sample 'It's Tricky!' every time you land an Uber trick.
  20. Game Informer
    90
    The play is even more engrossing than before. [Dec 2001, p.92]
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  21. Eurogamer
    90
    One of the key successes is the complete abandonment of convention - screw physics, we want to breakdance on the boards in mid-air. SSX Tricky is bigger and better, with more explosions.
  22. Yahoo!
    90
    The visuals are, if anything, more extreme than the previous version - the whole game is geared to slam your eyeballs through the back of your head. Not, fairly obviously, in a bad way, but in a crisp, well-defined and dazzling way.
  23. GameZone
    90
    The sound effects are all extremely accurate, whether carving in powder or carving on ice, the noise produced will make you think you're actually on the slopes.
  24. PSX Nation
    90
    Perhaps it's the fine tuning of the controls, or the training section that changed my mind. Whatever it was, I totally am in love with EA Big's newest title.
  25. GamePen
    90
    If you’re looking for longevity in a game, Tricky has it in spades.
  26. GamePro
    90
    With a massive amount of features to unlock and enjoy, SSX Tricky gives fans a whole lot of tasty treats to chew on.
  27. Total Video Games
    90
    The stunt system found in SSX Tricky is arguably the best found in any sports title thanks to a wonderfully intuitive control system.
  28. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    85
    Even though Tricky isn’t completely fresh, it’s substantial enough to squash any challengers out there. [Jan 2002, p.222]
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  29. All Game Guide
    80
    It is full of new ideas, updates, and fun content that flesh out the SSX concept completely.
  30. Cheat Code Central
    80
    This game is loaded plain and simple.
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  31. Next Generation Magazine
    80
    It’s interesting to watch but by no means as compelling as a true sequel would have been. [Jan 2002, p.81]
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  32. Play Magazine
    80
    Tricky derives as much replay power from its personality as it does its graphics and gameplay. [Feb 2002, p.62]
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  33. GMR Magazine
    80
    Boasts a new set of insane gravity-defying and physically impossible stunts, not to mention all-new tracks and characters. [Feb 2003, p.93]
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  34. FHM
    80
    Snow Blinding.

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best PS2 Game of 2001
29
#29 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
14
#14 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 122 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 109 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 122
  3. Negative: 6 out of 122
  1. Tubie
    Oct 3, 2010
    10
    Not only is this game the best SSX game but it's actually a classic game in gaming overall. This game is pure fun. You need to own this gameNot only is this game the best SSX game but it's actually a classic game in gaming overall. This game is pure fun. You need to own this game if you still use your PS2.… Full Review »
  2. Kai55
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Ssx is a 10/10, and this added the small tweaks it deserved. My only gripe is that it didnt add enough. Would have like to see 3-5 moreSsx is a 10/10, and this added the small tweaks it deserved. My only gripe is that it didnt add enough. Would have like to see 3-5 more tracks. It did come out pretty soon after ssx though and what it did add was superb, so maintains the 10 rating… Full Review »
  3. Butkenp
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    It's by far my favorite game of all time, absolutely everything is perfect in my opinion. Every character has it's own personality and that'sIt's by far my favorite game of all time, absolutely everything is perfect in my opinion. Every character has it's own personality and that's cool because you do not feel bored playing with them. The soundtrack is amazingly perfect, the uber tricks is what makes this game the best snowboarding franchise of all time. The tracks are so cool and unique. The game is pure fun and adrenaline from the beginning to the end. It's also a classic, so expect a great game.… Full Review »
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