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TrickStyle

August 24, 2023

TrickStyle is a sports video game developed by Criterion Games and published by Acclaim Entertainment for the Dreamcast and Microsoft Windows. Set in the future, the player takes part in stunt-filled hoverboard races through London, Tokyo, and Manhattan, or inside a massive arena called the Velodrome. AirBlade by Criterion and Namco is a spiritual successor. The game received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its graphics and physics, but criticized its gameplay, animations and sound.

TrickStyle
Developer(s)Criterion Games
Publisher(s)Acclaim Entertainment
Platform(s)Dreamcast, Microsoft Windows
ReleaseDreamcast
Windows
  • NA: October 1999
  • PAL: 1999
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

The game initially allows the player to choose a racer and places them in the Velodrome. From there, they can enter different rooms to decide their next challenge. The player can either challenge the Velodrome trainer to unlock new tricks, or race to unlock new areas and hoverboards.[3] For the challenges, the player must pass through a series of gates before time expires. For racing, the player progresses through tracks on 3 different continents, the US, UK, and Japan. Once all five races on each continent are complete, the player unlocks a "boss race" which unlocks a new hoverboard. There are a total of 18 tracks in the game, with 4 of them being backward versions of existing tracks.[3]

During races, the player can perform skateboard and snowboard-like tricks, like grinding on a rail, or spinning in midair, in order to get additional points. If playing a "bully" character, they can also collide with other racers to slow them down, or if not, must avoid being hit by AI racers.[3] A VMU game called TrickStyle Jr. was included with the title, and plays in a similar manner to Snake.[3]

Development

TrickStyle's soundtrack was composed by hip-hop producer Kurtis Mantronik.[4] The game was successfully ported to PS2 in 2000, a demo of which was shown at GDC, but it was ultimately never released on the system.[5]

The game was re-released by its current owners, Throwback Entertainment, on GOG.com on December 29, 2015, and on Steam on February 21, 2017. iOS 10 Stickers for iMessage were released on October 11, 2016.

Reception

TrickStyle received mixed reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[6][7]

Jeffery Adam Young of NextGen called the Dreamcast version "an impressive game to watch, and an infuriating game to play. Track design is sadistic, and AI players are inhumanly adept. Good mostly for increasing your stress level."[24] Brandon Justice of IGN said that the same console version "sports the best art direction I've ever seen in a console racer", and compared the game to Wipeout, although saying it lacked the sense of speed to surpass that series. While calling the game's lack of extras a "letdown", he states that he had a "great time" with the game and that it would "go a long way towards opening your eyes to the possibilities of racing on the Dreamcast."[22] Tal Blevins of the same site praised the PC version's "stunning visuals and incredibly fluid gameplay", but called the soundtrack repetitive and stated that he quickly turned off the music. He also stated that the game was "screaming for" an option to play online against other players rather than just local multiplayer.[23]

Ben Stahl of GameSpot said the Dreamcast version was "too easy to beat", and called the sound effects annoying while praising the music. He praised the "accurate" hoverboard physics, but called the character animations "inhuman". Calling it "perfect-for-a-rental", he nevertheless stated that the graphics were the only thing "great" about the title.[3] Edge gave the same console version eight out of ten, saying: "Regardless of such quibbles [...] it remains a key PAL release, offering a refreshing slant on the racing genre."[27] Geoff Richards of Eurogamer criticized the PC version as a "direct port" with a "too-easy" difficulty, but calling its visuals "stunning".[14]

In one review, Four-Eyed Dragon of GamePro called the Dreamcast version "an instant classic. Skateboarders will enjoy doing mad stunts, and the slick courses and quick boards will mesmerize race fans. Urban surfing has never been better!"[28][c] In another review, Scary Larry called the same console version "a good-looking fun game with a lot of attitude and some intense game play. It's a great addition to the Dreamcast library."[29][d] Nash Werner, however, said that the PC version "feels like a badly converted console racing game rushed to the PC. Its appeal will last you a week at best. I'd ask Santa for something else this year!"[30][e]

J.C. Herz of The New York Times called TrickStyle the only racing game on Dreamcast that "inspires hardware lust", calling its hoverboard physics "dreamy" and its visuals "razor sharp and achingly hip".[31] In a 2009 retrospective, Eurogamer called the game a cult classic, saying that the game was "overlooked" in favor of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.[32]

Notes

  1. ^ In Electronic Gaming Monthly's review of the Dreamcast version, one critic gave it 8/10, another gave it 6.5/10, and the rest gave it each a score of 6/10.
  2. ^ In GameFan's viewpoint of the Dreamcast version, three critics gave it each a score of 70, 88, and 76.
  3. ^ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version two 5/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, 4.5/5 for sound, and 4/5 for control in one review.
  4. ^ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and control, 4/5 for sound, and 5/5 for fun factor in another review.
  5. ^ GamePro gave the PC version 4.5/5 for graphics, two 3/5 scores for sound and control, and 2.5/5 for fun factor.

References

  1. ^ Langan, Matthew (October 14, 1999). "Top 10 European Dreamcast Titles Revealed". IGN. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
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  4. ^ Retro Gamer Team (6 September 2008). "Trickstyle". Retro Gamer. Future plc. from the original on 21 February 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
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  12. ^ D'Aprile, Jason (16 November 1999). . Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on 9 July 2003. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  13. ^ Smith, Shawn; Chou, Che; Davison, John; Hager, Dean (November 1999). "TrickStyle (DC)" (PDF). Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 124. Ziff Davis. p. 236. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  14. ^ a b Richards, Geoff (9 December 1999). "Trickstyle [sic] (PC)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. from the original on 10 July 2001. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  15. ^ McNamara, Andy; Fitzloff, Jay; Anderson, Paul (October 1999). . Game Informer. No. 78. FuncoLand. Archived from the original on 11 March 2000. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
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  23. ^ a b Blevins, Tal (22 October 1999). "TrickStyle (PC)". IGN. Ziff Davis. from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
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  25. ^ Smith, Eric (March 2000). "Trickstyle [sic]". PC Accelerator. No. 19. Imagine Media. p. 82. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  26. ^ Cant, Tim (25 December 1999). "TrickStyle". PC Gamer UK. No. 77. Future Publishing. p. 110. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
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External links

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  • TrickStyle at MobyGames

August 24, 2023
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TrickStyle is a sports video game developed by Criterion Games and published by Acclaim Entertainment for the Dreamcast and Microsoft Windows Set in the future the player takes part in stunt filled hoverboard races through London Tokyo and Manhattan or inside a massive arena called the Velodrome AirBlade by Criterion and Namco is a spiritual successor The game received mixed reviews from critics who praised its graphics and physics but criticized its gameplay animations and sound TrickStyleDeveloper s Criterion GamesPublisher s Acclaim EntertainmentPlatform s Dreamcast Microsoft WindowsReleaseDreamcastNA 9 September 1999 2 EU 14 October 1999 1 WindowsNA October 1999PAL 1999Genre s SportsMode s Single player multiplayer Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Development 3 Reception 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksGameplay EditThe game initially allows the player to choose a racer and places them in the Velodrome From there they can enter different rooms to decide their next challenge The player can either challenge the Velodrome trainer to unlock new tricks or race to unlock new areas and hoverboards 3 For the challenges the player must pass through a series of gates before time expires For racing the player progresses through tracks on 3 different continents the US UK and Japan Once all five races on each continent are complete the player unlocks a boss race which unlocks a new hoverboard There are a total of 18 tracks in the game with 4 of them being backward versions of existing tracks 3 During races the player can perform skateboard and snowboard like tricks like grinding on a rail or spinning in midair in order to get additional points If playing a bully character they can also collide with other racers to slow them down or if not must avoid being hit by AI racers 3 A VMU game called TrickStyle Jr was included with the title and plays in a similar manner to Snake 3 Development EditTrickStyle s soundtrack was composed by hip hop producer Kurtis Mantronik 4 The game was successfully ported to PS2 in 2000 a demo of which was shown at GDC but it was ultimately never released on the system 5 The game was re released by its current owners Throwback Entertainment on GOG com on December 29 2015 and on Steam on February 21 2017 iOS 10 Stickers for iMessage were released on October 11 2016 Reception EditReceptionAggregate scoreAggregatorScoreDreamcastPCGameRankings71 6 64 7 Review scoresPublicationScoreDreamcastPCAllGame 8 9 CNET Gamecenter7 10 10 4 10 11 Computer Games Strategy PlusN A 12 Electronic Gaming Monthly6 625 10 13 a N AEurogamerN A6 10 14 Game Informer7 75 10 15 N AGameFan78 16 b T R 70 17 N AGameRevolutionC 18 N AGameSpot6 4 10 3 6 2 10 19 GameSpy7 10 20 63 21 IGN8 8 10 22 8 5 10 23 Next Generation 24 N APC AcceleratorN A7 10 25 PC Gamer UK N A53 26 TrickStyle received mixed reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website GameRankings 6 7 Jeffery Adam Young of NextGen called the Dreamcast version an impressive game to watch and an infuriating game to play Track design is sadistic and AI players are inhumanly adept Good mostly for increasing your stress level 24 Brandon Justice of IGN said that the same console version sports the best art direction I ve ever seen in a console racer and compared the game to Wipeout although saying it lacked the sense of speed to surpass that series While calling the game s lack of extras a letdown he states that he had a great time with the game and that it would go a long way towards opening your eyes to the possibilities of racing on the Dreamcast 22 Tal Blevins of the same site praised the PC version s stunning visuals and incredibly fluid gameplay but called the soundtrack repetitive and stated that he quickly turned off the music He also stated that the game was screaming for an option to play online against other players rather than just local multiplayer 23 Ben Stahl of GameSpot said the Dreamcast version was too easy to beat and called the sound effects annoying while praising the music He praised the accurate hoverboard physics but called the character animations inhuman Calling it perfect for a rental he nevertheless stated that the graphics were the only thing great about the title 3 Edge gave the same console version eight out of ten saying Regardless of such quibbles it remains a key PAL release offering a refreshing slant on the racing genre 27 Geoff Richards of Eurogamer criticized the PC version as a direct port with a too easy difficulty but calling its visuals stunning 14 In one review Four Eyed Dragon of GamePro called the Dreamcast version an instant classic Skateboarders will enjoy doing mad stunts and the slick courses and quick boards will mesmerize race fans Urban surfing has never been better 28 c In another review Scary Larry called the same console version a good looking fun game with a lot of attitude and some intense game play It s a great addition to the Dreamcast library 29 d Nash Werner however said that the PC version feels like a badly converted console racing game rushed to the PC Its appeal will last you a week at best I d ask Santa for something else this year 30 e J C Herz of The New York Times called TrickStyle the only racing game on Dreamcast that inspires hardware lust calling its hoverboard physics dreamy and its visuals razor sharp and achingly hip 31 In a 2009 retrospective Eurogamer called the game a cult classic saying that the game was overlooked in favor of Tony Hawk s Pro Skater 32 Notes Edit In Electronic Gaming Monthly s review of the Dreamcast version one critic gave it 8 10 another gave it 6 5 10 and the rest gave it each a score of 6 10 In GameFan s viewpoint of the Dreamcast version three critics gave it each a score of 70 88 and 76 GamePro gave the Dreamcast version two 5 5 scores for graphics and fun factor 4 5 5 for sound and 4 5 for control in one review GamePro gave the Dreamcast version two 4 5 5 scores for graphics and control 4 5 for sound and 5 5 for fun factor in another review GamePro gave the PC version 4 5 5 for graphics two 3 5 scores for sound and control and 2 5 5 for fun factor References Edit Langan Matthew October 14 1999 Top 10 European Dreamcast Titles Revealed IGN Retrieved July 5 2021 Acclaim s TrickStyle Rockets onto Store Shelves in Conjunction with Sega Dreamcast Launch Acclaim Entertainment 9 September 1999 Archived from the original on 26 August 2004 a b c d e f Stahl Ben 2 September 1999 TrickStyle Review DC GameSpot Red Ventures Archived from the original on 28 March 2018 Retrieved 28 March 2018 Retro Gamer Team 6 September 2008 Trickstyle Retro Gamer Future plc Archived from the original on 21 February 2020 Retrieved 28 March 2018 Zdyrko Dave 13 March 2000 GDC 2000 Trickstyle on PlayStation 2 IGN Ziff Davis Archived from the original on 28 March 2018 Retrieved 28 March 2018 a b TrickStyle for Dreamcast GameRankings CBS Interactive Archived from the original on 5 May 2019 Retrieved 24 September 2020 a b TrickStyle for PC GameRankings CBS Interactive Archived from the original on 30 May 2019 Retrieved 24 September 2020 Marriott Scott Alan TrickStyle DC Review AllGame All Media Network Archived from the original on 14 November 2014 Retrieved 25 September 2020 The Jaded Critic TrickStyle PC Review AllGame All Media Network Archived from the original on 15 November 2014 Retrieved 25 September 2020 D Aprile Jason 15 October 1999 TrickStyle DC Gamecenter CNET Archived from the original on 23 August 2000 Retrieved 29 September 2022 Harms William 21 October 1999 TrickStyle PC Gamecenter CNET Archived from the original on 16 August 2000 Retrieved 29 September 2022 D Aprile Jason 16 November 1999 Trickstyle sic Computer Games Strategy Plus Strategy Plus Inc Archived from the original on 9 July 2003 Retrieved 24 September 2020 Smith Shawn Chou Che Davison John Hager Dean November 1999 TrickStyle DC PDF Electronic Gaming Monthly No 124 Ziff Davis p 236 Retrieved 29 September 2022 a b Richards Geoff 9 December 1999 Trickstyle sic PC Eurogamer Gamer Network Archived from the original on 10 July 2001 Retrieved 29 September 2022 McNamara Andy Fitzloff Jay Anderson Paul October 1999 TrickStyle DC Game Informer No 78 FuncoLand Archived from the original on 11 March 2000 Retrieved 24 September 2020 Mylonas Eric ECM Weitzner Jason Fury Ngo George Eggo November 1999 TrickStyle DC GameFan Vol 7 no 11 Shinno Media p 18 Retrieved 25 September 2020 Rodriguez Tyrone Cerberus November 1999 TrickStyle DC GameFan Vol 7 no 11 Shinno Media pp 70 71 Retrieved 25 September 2020 Liu Johnny November 1999 Trickstyle sic Review DC GameRevolution CraveOnline Archived from the original on 10 September 2015 Retrieved 25 September 2020 Wolpaw Erik 11 November 1999 TrickStyle Review PC date mislabeled as May 2 2000 GameSpot Red Ventures Archived from the original on 2 July 2015 Retrieved 28 March 2018 Ares 15 September 1999 TrickStyle PlanetDreamcast IGN Entertainment Archived from the original on 24 January 2009 Retrieved 25 September 2020 Bramwell Tom 27 November 1999 TrickStyle PC GameSpy IGN Entertainment Archived from the original on 2 June 2002 Retrieved 25 September 2020 a b Justice Brandon 8 September 1999 Trickstyle DC IGN Ziff Davis Archived from the original on 26 March 2013 Retrieved 28 March 2018 a b Blevins Tal 22 October 1999 TrickStyle PC IGN Ziff Davis Archived from the original on 13 August 2017 Retrieved 28 March 2018 a b Young Jeffrey Adam November 1999 TrickStyle DC NextGen No 59 Imagine Media p 115 Retrieved 21 February 2020 Smith Eric March 2000 Trickstyle sic PC Accelerator No 19 Imagine Media p 82 Retrieved 14 March 2021 Cant Tim 25 December 1999 TrickStyle PC Gamer UK No 77 Future Publishing p 110 Retrieved 25 September 2020 Edge staff October 1999 Trick Style sic DC Edge No 76 Future Publishing p 58 Retrieved 20 February 2020 Four Eyed Dragon November 1999 TrickStyle DC PDF GamePro No 134 IDG p 132 Retrieved 29 September 2022 Scary Larry 1999 TrickStyle Review for Dreamcast on GamePro com GamePro International Data Group Archived from the original on 28 September 2004 Retrieved 25 September 2020 Werner Nash 11 November 1999 Trickstyle sic Review for PC on GamePro com GamePro IDG Entertainment Archived from the original on 9 February 2005 Retrieved 25 September 2020 Herz J C 9 September 1999 GAME THEORY Dreamcast s New Games Beauty That s Skin Deep The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 28 March 2018 Eurogamer staff 1 February 2009 Dreamcast Cult Classics Page 2 Eurogamer Gamer Network Retrieved 29 September 2022 External links EditOfficial website archived from the original TrickStyle at MobyGames Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title TrickStyle amp oldid 1154257324, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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