First Ever Two Player Contest Mode (for a surfing game that is)
Along with the other updates described below, there is now two player split screen play with contests. Contests can be played at any time or place in the game.
Contests are scored based on wave scores and duration of contest. You can choose from 1 min to 30 min for a contest and count from 1 to 10 waves in the score total. So for example if you choose 2 wave scores then all the waves you catch during the contest are calculated but only the highest two scores will be added for your contest score. The scoring criteria is shown on the screen when you start a contest.
You ride the same waves at the same time, so chose the best waves, and do the best tricks, and surf better for a high score. As long as you catch a wave by the time the timer reaches zero your score counts.
This is a really fun way to play, and now your practice sessions and surfing ability leads to a new purpose; to slaughter your friends in a friendly surf contest during game play. Try it, it's great.
All the regular features of the game are still available for single player, and you'll need two xbox controllers to play 2 player. The tiki hut is temporarily closed until the next update, so you won't be able to change characters for a while, but you'll be having so much fun that you really won't notice. More character choices will be available soon.
Here are some more of the highlights of this upgrade:
Can't wait to see your comments and post videos of two player play. It should get interesting now.[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Contests are scored based on wave scores and duration of contest. You can choose from 1 min to 30 min for a contest and count from 1 to 10 waves in the score total. So for example if you choose 2 wave scores then all the waves you catch during the contest are calculated but only the highest two scores will be added for your contest score. The scoring criteria is shown on the screen when you start a contest.
You ride the same waves at the same time, so chose the best waves, and do the best tricks, and surf better for a high score. As long as you catch a wave by the time the timer reaches zero your score counts.
This is a really fun way to play, and now your practice sessions and surfing ability leads to a new purpose; to slaughter your friends in a friendly surf contest during game play. Try it, it's great.
All the regular features of the game are still available for single player, and you'll need two xbox controllers to play 2 player. The tiki hut is temporarily closed until the next update, so you won't be able to change characters for a while, but you'll be having so much fun that you really won't notice. More character choices will be available soon.
Here are some more of the highlights of this upgrade:
- Schwacks have been improved. The physics has been improved so you can hit the lip harder and come down faster.
- There is a cheat button "Y" which puts you at the takeoff spot ready to catch the next wave for the 3 beginner breaks. Great for beginners and practicing surfing because it puts you almost on the wave.
- First Person camera is now automatic and easy to use. Point the direction you plan to go, takeoff and go, the camera will follow now with no need to adjust it while surfing.
- The players shorts are no longer see through. Nostalgic for the old players? Too bad these guys have %@$'s.
Can't wait to see your comments and post videos of two player play. It should get interesting now.[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]