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How Metascores Are Calculated
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Adventure Island: The Beginning
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Surf's Up is an arcade surfing and extreme sports video game. The action is set at the annual "Reggie Belafonte Big Z Memorial Surf Off," where surfers from around the world are ready to risk it all for glory. Players experience the rush and thrills of surfing in exotic surf spots around Pen Gu Island and can rip it up and play as one of 10 characters from the film, including Cody, the young challenger from Shiverpool; Tank, the merciless champion; or Big Z, the surfing legend from the past. Only by mastering and understanding the waves can the player become not only the new champion, but a true surf legend. Game features include: Innovative arcade and surf feeling with players performing a variety of impressive tricks in the air and learning to surf inside a tube. Win the championship in the single-player mode or challenge your friends in the multiplayer mode with easy pick-up-and-play game controls. Surf in a variety of locations, each with its own waves and obstacles. Train in the calm water of Shiverpool, ride your first tubes in Pen Gu Island, and try to surf on the explosive waters of the volcano area. [Ubisoft]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 73
Official Nintendo Magazine UK
The best adaptation of an animated movie we've seen in a long time. [Sept 2007, p.77]
70
Armchair Empire
It’s for kids, so it’s not difficult to unlock most of the stuff in a few hours of play, but this isn’t one of those games that’s aimed at me, at the older, core gamer.
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NGamer UK
Predictable but okay. [Sept 2007, p.50]
65
Game Informer
This is the first licensed game I've played that is actually shorter than its movie. [Aug 2007, p.93]
65
Extreme Gamer
Surfs up will almost certainly be a hit with the younger gamer, especially if they enjoyed the movie. For the more seasoned gamer, Surf’s Up might not heed enough of a challenge considering the main game can easily be beaten in a couple of hours.
64
GamingExcellence
When it comes to a quick rental, Surf's Up qualifies.
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GameSpot
Hanging 10 in this movie-licensed surfing game has its moments--just don't expect to enjoy it for very long.
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Nintendo Power
The most disappointing aspect, however, is the lack of Wii-remote usage--instead of carving up the tide with remote gyrations, you can boost occasionally by shaking the controller. [July 2007, p.96]
54
Games Master UK
Average, simple and very non-Wii - this takes the extreme out of extreme sports. [Oct 2007, p.72]
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