Neonhive Games has released Slopecrashers, and the result is such a crazy and irresistible experience. Only developer work fruit Johannes Lugstein and his study byteparrot, the game looks like a Arcade Snowboarding Combat Racer with protagonists a group of wild animals aiming to challenge themselves on a world tour to win the title of snowboard champions.
Yes, it's just as extravagant as it sounds, and that's exactly his strength.
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Galline on the run (on a snowboard)
Whether you decide to play with friends on the couch or challenge online opponents, Slopecrashers offers content offline rich and well realized, as well as a chaotic multiplayer and fun, capable of satisfying every type of player. One of the most appreciable aspects is the presence of the mode local split-screen, a rare option in modern titles. The possibility to play up to four people at the same time makes it the perfect pastime for an evening among friends. And yes, we confirm: you can really play animals out of your mind, like a penguin on a snowboard or a hen that rubs down the mountain.
Do you remember the fateful choice of your starter in Pokèmon? Well here the adventure begins with the choice of your animal between Lemure, Gallina, Pinguino and Pappagallo. Stay.
Each character has a unique personality, ready to show up in competitions against seven other animal opponents. Staying back in the ranking doesn't mean losing: you can attract audience attention with spectacular acrobatics to get a boost and recover soil. If that is not enough, you have an arsenal at your disposal: from fireworks to moles that dig to sabotage the terrain of your opponents. Be careful, however, because attacking without calculating the consequences could twist against you.
Once you get off the track, you can choose between three speed levels: Casualties, for a relaxed experience; Normal., for a balance between challenge and fun; and Too fastthought for those who love pure adrenaline. The controls are intuitive and smooth with both a controller and keyboard and mouse, allowing you to enjoy the game regardless of the platform used.
Aesthetic nostalgic
Visually, Slopecrashers strikes for its lively and cartoonistic graphic style, which recalls the titles of the time PS2/N64 as SSX and Mario Kart without looking antiquated (or maybe it's just nostalgia to talk. ..but let her do it. The slopes are not limited to simple snowy scenarios, but include original settings such as pirate bays, autumn-coloured forests and cities illuminated by neon. Each setting is characterized by unique elements, such as endless rails to grind or spectacular obstacles to overcome with well calculated jumps.
The routes offer numerous variants and hidden shortcuts, which reward the most curious players. It is not rare, for example, to see a parrot fly over you on a surfboard, revealing a secret passage that you can explore in the next race.
The soundtrack then, edited by Benedict Nichols, is one of the most pleasant surprises. With its rhythms of retro taste, it transports you into an atmosphere of 90s games room, perfect to accompany the frenzy of racing.
In conclusion
Slopecrashers is not just a racing game: it is a celebration of creativity and unpretentious fun. The union between frantic competitions, eccentric animals and an arsenal of strampaled objects creates an experience capable of surprising and entertaining. Whether you prefer to face the slopes alone or unleash the chaos in company, both locally and online, the game offers a varied and engaging experience. Despite not revolutionizing the genre of snowboard arcade, it manages to capture the heart of those who love this type of game, proposing a nostalgic journey that recalls the great classics of the past, enriched by a fresh and modern touch: in short, if you are a fan of titles like SSX 3 or you like the idea of combining snowboard and mechanics in Mario Kart style, this game is a forced purchase.
On the other hand, there is something incredibly satisfying in seeing a turkey rub down from a mountain in a pan, overcoming friends with a perfect acrobacy.
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