| SSX Tricky (2001) — Game Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Title | SSX Tricky |
| Developer | EA Canada |
| Publisher | EA Sports BIG (Electronic Arts) |
| Executive Producer | Steve Rechtschafner |
| Platforms | PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance |
| Release Dates | November 5, 2001 (North America) | November 23, 2001 (Europe) |
| Genre | Arcade Snowboarding / Sports Racing |
| Modes | Single-player, Split-screen Multiplayer |
| ESRB / PEGI Rating | E (Everyone) / PEGI 3 |
| Worldwide Units Sold | 3,000,000+ Copies |
Overview & EA Sports BIG Branding
SSX Tricky is an arcade snowboarding game developed by EA Canada and released in November 2001. Serving as the second title in the SSX franchise and the definitive release under the EA Sports BIG brand, the game expanded upon the 2000 original by emphasizing trick combos, character rivalries, and stylized course design.
Featuring an iconic soundtrack headlined by Run-D.M.C.’s “It’s Tricky,” the title captured early-2000s extreme sports culture through high-flying gameplay across mountain tracks located in Alaska, Garibaldi, Elysium Alps, and Tokyo Megaplex.
Roster & Voice Cast
| Character | Voice Actor & Specialty |
|---|---|
| Uber Zoe (Zoe Payne) | Bif Naked; returning punk-rock rider specializing in aggressive maneuvers. |
| Mac Fraser | Ryan Hamilton; high-speed freestyle specialist. |
| Elise Riggs | Lucy Liu; fan-favorite veteran rider featuring balanced stats. |
| Seeiah Owens | Mundell Lowe; newcomer character with high jump technique. |
| Luther-Moki Holmes | Oliver Platt; heavy-hitting brawler rider. |
Uber Tricks & Rivalry Mechanics
The game introduced the Uber Trick system, filling a meter by executing airborne spins and grabs to unlock exaggerated signature moves that boosted speed across the track.
Dynamic AI Rivalries
AI opponents remembered player actions during races. Aggressively knocking down specific riders created hostile rivalries in subsequent events, while avoiding collisions built friendly alliances that granted tactical space on narrow downhill paths.
Commercial Success & Legacy
SSX Tricky earned critical acclaim, holding a 92/100 Metacritic average and selling over 3 million copies worldwide.
It achieved Greatest Hits status on PlayStation 2 and stands as one of the most celebrated extreme sports titles of the sixth console generation.
The Trailer
A Still from the Game
Featured Photo: EA Sports
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