Full disclosure. That is thrilling. One in all my most performed gaming collection ever is SSX and SSX Difficult again on the PlayStation 2. I’d most likely cry in the event that they ever introduced the franchise again correctly. Not too long ago we heard that the creators of the SSX games had a spiritual successor canceled, as a result of effectively, you understand, large firm boards don’t all the time care what the folks need eh? Me particularly.
Anyway, a beacon of sunshine for arcade snowboarding followers has simply popped into the inbox so say good day to Difficult Insanity, a homage to the arcade snowboarding video games of yesterday (to be truthful, it appears to be like greater than a homage however sssshhh).
Developer Nathan Dearth is hoping to launch the sport on Steam by the tip of the yr and says: “Difficult Insanity is a love letter to the beloved snowboarding video games of the early 2000s. Taking inspiration from what made them so good, followers of earlier titles will really feel proper at house on this refreshed interpretation with a well-known tricking system and iconic snowboarding tips. With extra polished gameplay, fashionable graphics, and fashionable system accessibility, “
Dearth says he’s “able to convey folks the final word fashionable arcade snowboarding expertise they’ve waited many years for.”
Rattling proper.
There’s a demo on itch.io and you may (and should) wishlist Difficult Insanity on Steam proper now. What are you ready for?
Difficult Insanity deliberate options
- Eight handcrafted standalone maps every with hidden surprises and experiences.
- A devoted marketing campaign mode set on an open-world mountain with secrets and techniques and collectibles.
- Eight totally voiced characters with their very own backstory, personalities, and snowboarding tips.
- A voiced in-game DJ commentator, hyping you up as you make your method by the sport.
- Three exhilarating sport modes to check your velocity and expertise together with freestyle, time trials, and races.
- An enhanced tricking factors system encourages you to trick extra typically for velocity boosts and unlocks Uber Tips and Grinds.