SSX Tricky Xbox
Metascore
88 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Xbox Exclusive
    97
    There really isn't much that I can find with the game that is wrong, or even remotely wrong, other than Eddie. There isn't a reason to have hair that big and that orange in any type of game.
  2. GamerWeb Xbox
    96
    It lacks the initial "grab" that the original had, but after a couple of courses, you're hooked on this new drug, and you won't want to stop.
  3. Gamezilla!
    92
    SSX Tricky has amazing graphics, hands down. There aren’t any weather effects in the game, but that’ll hardly be noticed with the amazing level design and diverse textured backgrounds.
  4. IGN
    90
    There's enough newness in Tricky --the Uber Tricks and Rivalry system-- to differentiate it from it's predecessor but still make the game work as a whole. So if you played it to death or missed SSX on the PS2, on Xbox you're getting the best version possible.
  5. Total Video Games
    90
    It is the best version around, but it’s because the game is just so much fun that people should pick this one up. If you’ve own the PS2 version or have played it before, there’s not much point.
  6. Game Informer
    90
    Tricky’s play mechanics hit you like an avalanche – instantly transforming everyone into snowboarding addicts. [Feb 2002, p.92]
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  7. Armchair Empire
    90
    Comes close to Pure Gaming Joy.
  8. GameSpy
    90
    SSX is special. And the reason for that is the incredible replayability and the pure game design it offers.
  9. Hot Games
    90
    Of the three, this version of Tricky has the best controls and graphics. That makes this the best version available.
  10. GamePro
    90
    A truly solid entertainment package with a wide variety of characters, cool gameplay, and a host of visual and audio candy.
  11. Yahoo! Games
    90
    A fantastic game.
  12. GamePen
    90
    Taking advantage of the space on that the DVD allows you to have, there’s a lot of information that can be viewed in terms of the making of the game. You’ll see some famous stars such as Oliver Platt and David Arquette talk about lending their voices to the game.
  13. GameSpot
    88
    Looks slightly better than the PS2 and GameCube versions of the game, but its unstable frame rates can occasionally hamper the gameplay experience...If you have a choice, the PS2 version is still recommended.
  14. Media and Games Online Network
    88
    The environments, characters and challenges all come together to form an excellent game which almost anyone will enjoy to play.
  15. Official Xbox Magazine
    87
    The finely tuned play mechanics are what make the game so astonishingly fun to play. [Mar 2002, p.68]
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User Score
9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. DeathChurch87
    9
    SSX Tricky... It's by no means a simulation game, but it is definitely enjoyable. I remember spending many hours topping high scores, competing with my siblings, and trying to complete the "campaign" as fast as possible to unlock all the boards and costumes. This over-the-top snowboarding game nails it on so many levels.… Full Review »
  2. Pecetpocot
    8
    Wow...ok i guess to play on Xbox live!!
  3. MikeL.
    10
    Addictive.
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