Transworld Surf
by Atari Inc.

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Product Summary

• xbox
• Video Game
• surfing
• extreme sports
• Transworld Surf

Video Game Reviews of Transworld Surf

Customer Review: As close as I will ever get to surfing
Summary: 5 Stars

As other current generation games, Transworld Surf takes advantage of the ability to create very realistic water effects. Of the water games that I have seen (Spyhunter for PS2, Splashdown for PS2), this one definitely is in the running for most realistic in its presentation.

The levels are very challenging and appear to increase in difficulty as one moves through the game. Some of the level objectives are a bit frustrating, but usually there are enough objectives to allow the player to "switch gears" if the frustration level gets too high. And if the objectives get old, one can always free surf and practice the tricks that become necessary in later levels.

As with other games that award points based on tricks during a run, maximum scores occur when one puts as much variation into the run as possible. This may be the cause of some of the frustration surrounding this game's learning curve. I have found that concentrating on a few easy tricks first (floaters, board grabs, cutbacks and barrel rides) allowed me to become proficient enough to begin to move on to tricks of medium difficulty. I was able to become relatively proficient over the course of about 4 hours of gameplay.

But the difficulty coupled with the exhilarating graphics and my quest for the "perfect run" has made this game one of the best that I have played in some time.

Description of Transworld Surf

Game modes include free surf, single session, multiplayer, and pro tour. The first three modes are self-explanatory, while the last consists of objective-based levels and competitions with the pros. Although the controls are responsive, timing tricks and combos is initially difficult. Unlike in skateboarding and BMX games, the player has to master each trick's timing while worrying about a constantly moving environment. While it may be too daunting for beginners, this is a deep and rewarding game that's a joy to behold. It's to surfing games what Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is to skateboarding games. --Raymond M. Padilla

Pros:

• Amazing graphics
• Responsive controls
• Good variety of surfers, beaches, and music tracks

• Relatively steep learning curve
• Hackneyed level objectives
• Middling sound effects

You can create your own soundtrack with the 50-plus music tracks. Hitch a ride with the Reef Girls, watch out for the hungry sharks, and remember to save your best moves for the Transworld photographers who just may put you on the cover of Transworld Surf in the game. Precise and intuitive controls amplify your trick styles. Easy pick-up-and-play controls and the dynamic surf cam get you right in the action.

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