Snowboard Riot (WiiWare)

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This snowboard racing and battle game can be enjoyed by multiple players and is compatible with the Wii Balance Board accessory. In an intense scramble for first place, guide your character down the slopes while snatching up items to attack and defend against rivals along the way. Up to four players can battle and participate in various ranking modes via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

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USA Sun, 08 Feb 2009 by Paul Lind

Is Hudson's Snowboard Riot a riot to play, or just a wipe-out?

There's no denying that Hudson is one of the more talented developers on WiiWare. All of their games to date have done much to impress and show other devs how it’s done. In Snowboard Riot they have turned their hand to creating a racing game with the..

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ness

1. ness Germany 07 Nov 2008, 15:26 GMT

A snowboard game with weapons...

Could be funny^^.

Terranigma

2. Terranigma United Kingdom 07 Nov 2008, 15:53 GMT

This looks awesome. I really want this when it's released. Reminds me of 1080

link2oo8

3. link2oo8 United Kingdom 07 Nov 2008, 20:10 GMT

this looks awesome hope it is

Wiiloveit

4. Wiiloveit United Kingdom 08 Nov 2008, 15:33 GMT

I can see this being ace. If it does turn out like 1080, though, then I'll be disappointed. Let's hope it fulfills its potential.

BlueRider

5. BlueRider United States 09 Nov 2008, 16:02 GMT

I was about to get Shaun White but since this game has a lot more feature then Shaun White am getting this game instead thanks Hudson for making me save 50 bucks !!!!!

Finalkingdom13

6. Finalkingdom13 United States 09 Nov 2008, 20:18 GMT

Thats Awesome =DDD
I cant wait =D
it reminds me of snow board kids =]

Nintendork

7. Nintendork United States 09 Nov 2008, 21:53 GMT

THIS LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gameking23

8. gameking23 United States 09 Nov 2008, 23:22 GMT

Wow that is a lot of !!!!!!!!!!! (exclamation) marks Nintendork.

Mickeymac

9. Mickeymac United States 18 Nov 2008, 23:03 GMT

Huh, could be good. Will look out for it.

Terranigma

10. Terranigma United Kingdom 19 Nov 2008, 17:15 GMT

@Wiiloveit
"If it does turn out like 1080, though, then I'll be disappointed"
Why?

Tony

11. Tony United States 25 Nov 2008, 20:45 GMT

Screenshots look nice

jeremy2

12. jeremy2 United States 03 Dec 2008, 16:09 GMT

I would probably buy Shaun White if it had online play. What were they thinking? The use of wii balance board is clutch, but I wanna use it online against my lil bro who also has a board. Snowboard riot also lets you shoot at eachother Mario Kart-style? COUNT ME IN!

Flaviohmg

13. Flaviohmg Brazil 16 Dec 2008, 00:40 GMT

Hudson Soft. is working pretty good on WiiWare!

RADE

14. RADE United States 19 Dec 2008, 01:36 GMT

Hudson is proving to be making above average games for WiiWare so far...let's keep it up.

Wiiloveit

15. Wiiloveit United Kingdom 02 Jan 2009, 11:50 GMT

@Terranigma: I found 1080 very disappointing - the tricks were often tricky to get right, there were few courses (although they did have off-branching routes - which I quite liked) and the boarding music did my head in. In addition to this, I found the multiplayer modes disappointing and the whole thing felt like a mess. I'm almost definite that this is just my opinion though, and I'm sure that many others see the goodness in 1080.

Terranigma

16. Terranigma United Kingdom 04 Jan 2009, 09:08 GMT

I see the goodness in 1080. I guess it's just one of those "IMO" things.. Everyone likes/hates different stuff. I have friend who hates Halo but loves Project Slypheed for example and another who loves Godzilla Unleashed but not Galaxy. I'm guessing you like SSX then.

Nobarai

17. Nobarai United States 05 Jan 2009, 15:39 GMT

I, personally, didn't like the physics in 1080. I dunno why, but my character always would fidget and slow down after landing from a jump. I also thought the characters were boring, the music was irritating, and the boring scenery.
That being said, I'd still give 1080 a 4/5 stars.

-TR

18. -TR United Kingdom 06 Jan 2009, 16:33 GMT

"Spring" Bah! I just hope we genuinly do get a good game ebfore America for once...

EDIT: Sorry. Jan...? Woo hoo! I'll save some ponit for it. Anyone know how much?

Stratos

19. Stratos United States 30 Jan 2009, 04:57 GMT

Screens look really nice.
Do we know approximately how many courses there will be or if there will be online?

Dazza

20. Dazza United Kingdom 02 Feb 2009, 17:12 GMT

Please post any friend codes you wish to swap for Snowboard Riot in this thread. If you haven't yet signed up to VC Forums, we recommend you do so.

Any friends codes posted on this page will be removed. Please keep your comments about the game :-p

KnucklesSonic8

21. KnucklesSonic8 Canada 02 Feb 2009, 22:42 GMT

Am I the only one here who has it? That's such a shame. Why is everyone so bent on waiting for a review? XD

Toddr

22. Toddr Canada 02 Feb 2009, 23:11 GMT

I bought it as well. I've been waiting so long for it I couldn't wait until a review came out.

KnucklesSonic8

23. KnucklesSonic8 Canada 02 Feb 2009, 23:28 GMT

@Toddr: Same! How do you like it? I'm having trouble finding someone to play with at the moment. Have you tried online? Wanna exchange FC's in the above thread?

Toddr

24. Toddr Canada 02 Feb 2009, 23:50 GMT

Yeah, It seems only about 10 people have bought in all of north america. If you look at the leaderboards, some only have 1 or 2 names listed. Also, how do you see your friend code? When I look at it, it just shows xxxx-xxxx-xxxx.

Julbaril

25. Julbaril Canada 02 Feb 2009, 23:56 GMT

I have bought the game, wanna play now? I will post my FC on the forums.

By the way, I own the 1st position on 2 Time Attacks in Canada :P

Toddr

26. Toddr Canada 02 Feb 2009, 23:58 GMT

That's you? I can barely even make it down the hill without falling off the edge many times.

Julbaril

27. Julbaril Canada 02 Feb 2009, 23:59 GMT

Yeah it's kinda hard at the beginning but you get used to the game quite fast.

Toddr

28. Toddr Canada 03 Feb 2009, 00:06 GMT

well, I've only been able to play it for about half an hour so far.

Toddr

29. Toddr Canada 03 Feb 2009, 00:22 GMT

So, do you guys use the balance board when you play? I find it way too hard.

Julbaril

30. Julbaril Canada 03 Feb 2009, 00:24 GMT

I don't have the Balance Board

EDIT : First in all the Time Attacks!

KnucklesSonic8

31. KnucklesSonic8 Canada 03 Feb 2009, 00:45 GMT

I haven't tried the Balance Board yet.

@Julbaril: You beat my time on Course 4, huh? lol. That's the only Course I TA'd thus far. What's your name online?

A while ago I had my first 4P race. It was awesome! Chaotic, but fun. :D
I have an AA Rank online!! :D

@Toddr: Once you go online, then you'll get a Friend Code. When you reload the game, you'll see it.

Julbaril

32. Julbaril Canada 03 Feb 2009, 01:02 GMT

My name is Jul online by the way.

KnucklesSonic8

33. KnucklesSonic8 Canada 03 Feb 2009, 01:19 GMT

Ah, okay. Just checking that I haven't faced you yet. I've faced about 8 different people.

Iapetus

34. Iapetus United States 03 Feb 2009, 01:20 GMT

Huge fan of the original 1080 - I really hope this game is just like it.

Toddr

35. Toddr Canada 03 Feb 2009, 01:26 GMT

Ok, I've only loaded the game once, so I didn't know that.

KnucklesSonic8

36. KnucklesSonic8 Canada 03 Feb 2009, 02:09 GMT

@lapetus = I have 1080 Snowboarding on the VC. I'm not that big of a fan (never played before, wasn't exactly what I expected. I somewhat regret getting it even if it was a gift.. I wish I could've used that 1,000 Points some other way, honestly).

But anyway, imho, Snowboard Riot bests it but that's just me. You may find otherwise. I certainly had more fun with SR than I am/did with 1080...

Toddr

37. Toddr Canada 03 Feb 2009, 02:29 GMT

Wow, Jul. You beat me by a minute on course 3.

Objection_Blaster

38. Objection_Blaster United States 03 Feb 2009, 12:46 GMT

So to people who have gotten this, like it more or less than 1080?

Toddr

39. Toddr Canada 03 Feb 2009, 13:04 GMT

Well I've never played any other snowboarding game before, but I can say it is a great game if you like mariokart style games.

Also, what's with my picture? It just popped up overnight. Does the website give you an avatar based on your username?

Julbaril

40. Julbaril Canada 03 Feb 2009, 13:07 GMT

I don't know but it did the same to me Toddr.

I prefer this game over 1080°. It kinda looks like Snowboard Kids on the N64 but way more mature and there's the option of racing without items.

KnucklesSonic8

41. KnucklesSonic8 Canada 03 Feb 2009, 14:56 GMT

@Obj_Blaster: Like I said earlier, I like this a lot more than 1080 Snowboarding. Snowboard Riot has a lot in common with Snowboard Riot, which has been mentioned many times already.

@Toddr: Well, maybe cause seeing your name without an avatar on this page with your comments got annoying? XD Online, are you Ty?

@Julbaril: Hey! you online? I can't find anyone at this time. :( Also, nice run on Course 3. ;)

Did you guys see the new #1 guy? He's passed me. I'm at an AA still from yesterday but that Kendo guy is 1st with an S Rank. Nice! I faced him in one match when he still had a B. He was okay.

Toddr

42. Toddr Canada 03 Feb 2009, 20:49 GMT

No, my username is Todd online.

rbtransformed

43. rbtransformed United States 03 Feb 2009, 21:11 GMT

Hey, I bought the game yesterday. I think it's pretty cool and is worth a buy from what I've seen/played. (Although I think 1080 is definitely better offline.) I just logged onto WFC for the first time and I was surprised to see that I'm rated as no. 2 right behind Jul. I also see Knuxsonic on there, which I'm guessing is you, KnucklesSonic8. I just added my friend code on the forums.

I'm going to practice a little more and figure out how to perform some tricks before actually racing random people online. Just out of curiosity, who do you guys use and how do you customize them? I use Ledrov with a black beanie, jet black goggles, and the black jacket.

KnucklesSonic8

44. KnucklesSonic8 Canada 03 Feb 2009, 21:37 GMT

@Toddr = Cool, cause I saw Todd on the high score tables for BATTLE.
@rbtransformed: Yep, that's me! Too bad I can't put the number 8! lol. But yeah, not too many people have this game yet. A lot of people seem to be using Ledrov actually, myself included.

Toddr

45. Toddr Canada 03 Feb 2009, 21:50 GMT

Yeah, I've tried Ledrov but I find him too hard to control at high speeds. I still haven't really decided on who I will stay with yet.

rbtransformed

46. rbtransformed United States 03 Feb 2009, 21:56 GMT

@KS8, yeah I understand. I couldn't fit rbtransformed either... it would've been something like "rbtrnsfrmd" had I gone with my usual screen name which just looks like gibberish! lol

I honestly haven't even tried the other characters. And I've really only played around with the goggles as far as equipment goes. I wonder if you can unlock any extras. :)

Toddr

47. Toddr Canada 04 Feb 2009, 02:37 GMT

I really hope there is unlockables, because that is one of the best parts of games. It's no fun when everything is just given to you at the start of the game.

KnucklesSonic8

48. KnucklesSonic8 Canada 04 Feb 2009, 03:21 GMT

I hope so too but I wouldn't be disappointed if there aren't any.
DLC would've been nice. lol.

tkubas1

49. tkubas1 United States 04 Feb 2009, 03:21 GMT

Ah, I want it but I have to wait for the reivew.

-TR

50. -TR United Kingdom 04 Feb 2009, 17:03 GMT

tkubas: I have to wait for a realise. <_<

KnucklesSonic8

51. KnucklesSonic8 Canada 04 Feb 2009, 23:05 GMT

Well, TR, at least it's been confirmed for EU release.

@tkubas1: Don't go by IGN's review. Their reviews have been sub-par lately and their review for SR is no exception. The game deserves a lot better. It's clear they didn't spend much time with the game. >_>

WhoKnew

52. WhoKnew United States 04 Feb 2009, 23:18 GMT

I don't know if I should get this. Should I download this or Hot rod show?

Toddr

53. Toddr Canada 05 Feb 2009, 03:28 GMT

Well I've never played that hot rod game, but I can say for sure that you will like this if you like racing games with weapons.

Toddr

54. Toddr Canada 05 Feb 2009, 22:14 GMT

When is this game going to get reviewed? Cause it seems most people won't buy it unless it gets a good review. IMO it is a great game and definately worth 1000 points. At least an 8/10.

Wiiloveit

55. Wiiloveit United Kingdom 07 Feb 2009, 20:08 GMT

This is taking... longer than usual. Hmmm...

KnucklesSonic8

56. KnucklesSonic8 Canada 08 Feb 2009, 22:02 GMT

@Toddr: I completely agree. And yep, I DL'd Hot Rod too and SR is better, imo.

Kaluba

57. Kaluba United States 08 Feb 2009, 23:24 GMT

I agree with anyone who says that WiiWare needs a good racing game. I like games like Mario Kart and such, but a great game like Mario Kart has failed to come out on WW. When a game like that does come out, I will download it within a flash.

danny h

58. danny h Spain 24 Feb 2009, 11:56 GMT

wow cant wait i heard its coming out in europe on friday the 27th

KnucklesSonic8

59. KnucklesSonic8 Canada 12 Mar 2009, 08:21 GMT

@Kaluba: Admittedly, SNOWBOARD RIOT is pretty good and TBH, since I got it on Day One it's taken up more of my time that I would spend on MKWii and that can only be a good thing since I'm such a big fan of MKWii. It's definitely a nice change of pace.

St3b0

60. St3b0 United States 16 Apr 2009, 04:53 BST

should have been 800 points or less great game though

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