Snowboard Kids
Game by Atlus
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Save: Controller Pak.
Released: 1997
Works with: Rumble Pak, Controller Pak
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Opening Snide Remarks: Snowboard Kids loks like a fun Mario Kart type of 
racing game.  I hope that it's a blast to play in the 4-player mode.  

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Gameplay Descripion: Snowboard Kids is a Mario Kart type of game.  It's a 
racing game with power-ups to battle your opponents with.  These range from
weak (dropping rocks) to the powerful (frying pans that drop on your 
opponents heads).   
Liked: Great power-ups.
Hated: Nothing.

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Graphics Description: Snpwbpard Kids has some pretty good graphics.  The 
tracks look excellent.  They range from the traditional snow-covered track to
a green, grassy track with horses and bears on it.  The characters are large 
and well-detailed.  
Liked: Beautiful tracks.
Hated: Nothing.

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Sound/Music Description: Snowboard Kids has some great music.  The sound fx
are really good and there's lots of voices.  
Liked: Lots of voices.
Hated: Music sounds a little muted in Surround Sound.

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Play Control/Game Design: Snowboard Kids controls beautifully.  It's easy to
pick up and play.  The game design is great, as well.
Liked: Great controls.
Hated: The harder track last a little too long.

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Improve: Shorter tracks with more laps.

RIYL: Mario Kart, Mario Party, Snowboard Kids 2 (I haven't played it yet) 

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Final Words: Snowboard Kids is a great game that was overlooked by most 
people.  This game is an absolute blast to play.  You should definitely check
this game out.

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Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: ****
Sound/Music: ****
Play Control/Game Design: ****
Personal Opinion: *****
Total: 22 out of 25


Final Score: 88 %

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Currently Known Codes: None