Snowboard Xtreme app review: no need to wait for snow

Introduction

There's no need to wait for the snow to fall in order to enjoy a little snowboard action. Download the Snowboard Xtreme app and enjoy downhill racing excitement whenever you feel like it. You will be racing down the slopes in no time in this high-energy game that feels incredibly realistic. Make your way across the mountains and be sure to pick up the snowflakes along the way.

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First Impressions Count

Everyone knows that a first impression counts for a lot and this particular game is one that leaves a pretty good first impression. The laid-back cool music that is playing instantly sets the scene, it almost sounds like some cool lounge club/bar. Your snowboarder will be making his/her way across the mountains of all different heights and sizes, adding interest and challenge to the game.

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The game uses tilt controls and you will need to tap the screen to speed up your rider. There are a total of 25 stages to work through and nine riders; however, most of the riders are locked. While the first few levels start out easy and simple you'll notice the challenge level increases as you go along. The free version is supported by ads and they are a bit distracting. There are a number of in-app purchases such as getting rid of the ads, unlocking riders, being able to skip a level, and more.

 

Additional Features

So besides the cool gameplay that is intuitive, challenging, and addictive, what else does this game have to offer? Well for starters it supports the Leaderboard through your Game Center. There are unlimited power-ups and level skips you can get, you can invite friends on Facebook to play, and you can even check out the tutorial for some extra pointers. If you find the music isn't for you, there is the option to turn it off. The developer describes the graphics as "awesome." While they are certainly cool and pretty fun I don't think I'd go as far as awesome.

In general the app gets pretty good reviews and thanks to the latest update there is now a live multiplayer that has been added, making for more happy users. Once you invite your friends through Facebook you can then see how they do online and challenge them. Who will win the bragging rights?

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Very easy to understand the concept
• Levels progress in difficulty
• There are 25 levels in all
• Fun graphics and music
• Supports Leaderboard stats
• Invite your friends through Facebook for an online challenge

Cons

• The app is ad-supported and they are distracting
• Most of the riders are locked
• There are a lot of in-app purchases that need to be made in order to unlock all the game features

 

Final Words

The Snowboard Xtreme app is great for casual gameplay thanks to its easy-to-understand concept, cool and fun graphics, and an addictive concept. I like that you’re given so many levels and that they get harder as you go along.