Amped 2

The Amped 2 continues the snowboard line and once again focuses on the open mountains instead of narrow trails. The player is encouraged to ride where he likes, find his own lines and earn a name through tricks and reputation, and not through winning one race. The slopes are modeled after real mountain locations, and each descent can be experienced in different ways: along a wide slope, through a forest, along a chain of jumps. The more complex the sequence, the higher the score, but greed is punished - an unsuccessful landing resets the series, and sometimes sends you back to the beginning of the route. Made by Indie Built, the game develops a career through fame: the more successful descents, the more equipment and opportunities. There are seasonal tasks and competitions with other athletes. Character customization allows you to change your appearance and riding style. It is also worth noting that the set contains media-related tasks: you not only need to drive beautifully, but also get into the frame in order to be included in the reports about the competitions. The weather changes the snow - the hard slope holds the speed, the fresh fluffy slope slows down and forces you to change arcs. For its time, the game supported online races, which was rare for snow. There are also competitions of different formats: speed races, big air and slopestyle, where the most important thing is the quality of the tricks. Compared to its noisy competitors, the Amped 2 is deliberately calm: the music is not overwhelming, the effects are subdued, and all your attention goes to finding a beautiful line. For those who value skating, this decision still looks good.