Stoked (video game)

2009 video game

2009 video game

Stoked

Developer(s)| Bongfish
Publisher(s)| Destineer
Big Air Edition

* NA: Destineer (X360)
* PAL: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Series| Stoked Rider
Platform(s)| Xbox 360, Windows
Release| Xbox 360

* NA: February 24, 2009[1]
* EU: October 2, 2009
* AU: November 9, 2009

Big Air Edition

* NA: November 24, 2009 (X360)[2]
* EU: March 11, 2011
* AU: June 2, 2011

Genre(s)| Snowboarding
Mode(s)| Single-player, multiplayer

Stoked is a snowboarding video game developed by Austrian-based Bongfish GmbH released for the Xbox 360 in 2009. It is the latest entry in the Stoked Rider snowboard game series. In 2009 an updated version, Stoked: Big Air Edition, which was also released for Xbox 360, and a Microsoft Windows version was released only for the PAL region in 2011.

It is the first game in the series to feature multiple mountains and real life sponsors. It also has real weather experience gameplay.

## Gameplay

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Stoked features an adaptive system where the game recognizes "stylish" riding versus "hucker" riding; this affects the player's score if they are known for riding in one way. The original game features five different open mountains: Almirante Nieto, Mount Fuji, Diablerets, Mount Shuksan, and Alaska. Originally, the mountains are only ventured through set waypoints of a helicopter, but upon achieving a score of 50,000 points on a single run, the player will gain the helicopter license for that particular mountain, allowing them to designate their own drop points.

## Reception

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Stoked

Aggregate scoreAggregator| Score

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Metacritic| 68/100[3]
Review scoresPublication| Score

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Famitsu| 26/40[4]
Game Informer| 7.5/10[5]
GameSpot| 7.5/10[6]
GamesRadar+| [7]
GamesTM| 4/10[8]
GameZone| 7.5/10[9]
IGN| 6.9/10[10]
Official Xbox Magazine (UK)| 6/10[12]
Official Xbox Magazine (US)| 7.5/10[11]
TeamXbox| 7.1/10[13]
411Mania| 8.8/10[14]
The A.V. Club| B[15]

The game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3] GameSpot noted "occasional unpredictable physics" but Stoked said it was "blast, and considering that this wealth of content is going for a bargain price, it's an easy choice for boarders looking for a virtual outlet for their shredding fantasies."[6] IGN said that "touches like snazzy weather effects, cool challenges online and (eventually) in single-player [would] please the diehard boarders out there."[10] In Japan, where the game was ported for release and published by Russel on January 28, 2010,[citation needed] Famitsu gave it a score of one six, two sevens, and one six for a total of 26 out of 40.[4]

## Big Air Edition

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After the success of the original Stoked and the release of the game in European markets, Bongfish released an expanded version of the title called Stoked: Big Air Edition. Big Air Edition adds two new mountains, Laax and K2, to the original roster of five as well as including an upgraded frame rate and enhanced snow particles. The game also includes marked paths down the mountain and brand new racing events that will pit riders against each other, in addition to groomed terrain park area. It was also announced that brand new 2010 gear and clothing would be included from major brands. The PAL version and Microsoft Windows release also include bonus video features from Absinthe Films.[16]

### Reception

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Stoked: Big Air Edition

Aggregate scoreAggregator| Score

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Metacritic| 72/100[17]
Review scoresPublication| Score

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1Up.com| A−[18]
Famitsu| 26/40[19]
GamePro| [20]
GamesRadar+| [21]
GameZone| 8/10[22]
IGN| 7.8/10[23]
Official Xbox Magazine (US)| 8/10[24]
TeamXbox| 7.4/10[25]

The Xbox 360 version received "average" reviews, albeit a bit more positive than the original Stoked, according to Metacritic.[17] In Japan, where the same console version was also ported for release and published by Russel on January 13, 2011,[citation needed] Famitsu also gave it a score of 26 out of 40.[19]

## References

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1. ^ I. G. N. Staff (2009-02-24). "Stoked Has Shipped". IGN. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
2. ^ I. G. N. Staff (2009-11-24). "Destineer Announces 'Stoked: Big Air Edition' for Xbox 360 Has Shipped to Stores". IGN. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
3. ^ a b "Stoked for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on August 4, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
4. ^ a b Brian (January 19, 2010). "Famitsu review scores". Nintendo Everything. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
5. ^ Ahrens, Nick (March 2009). "Stoked: A Solid Game Hampered by Bugs". Game Informer. No. 191\. GameStop. p. 89\. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
6. ^ a b McShea, Tom (March 5, 2009). "Stoked Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
7. ^ Hayward, Andrew (March 4, 2009). "Stoked review". GamesRadar+. Future plc. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
8. ^ "Stoked". GamesTM. Future plc. November 2009. p. 112.
9. ^ Valentino, Nick (March 10, 2009). "Stoked - 360 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on March 12, 2009. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
10. ^ a b Ahearn, Nate (February 24, 2009). "Stoked Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
11. ^ Curthoys, Paul (March 2009). "Stoked". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. p. 82\. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
12. ^ Talbot, Ben (November 2009). "Stoked". Official Xbox Magazine UK. Future plc. p. 95\. Archived from the original on January 4, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
13. ^ Nardozzi, Dale (February 27, 2009). "Stoked Review (Xbox 360)". TeamXbox. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 13, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
14. ^ Lansdell, Chris (March 21, 2009). "Stoked (Xbox 360) Review". 411Mania. Archived from the original on January 2, 2010. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
15. ^ Mastrapa, Gus (March 23, 2009). "Stoked". The A.V. Club. The Onion. Archived from the original on January 6, 2010. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
16. ^ "Stoked: Big Air Edition for PC". Namco Bandai Games Europe. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
17. ^ a b "Stoked: Big Air Edition for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on August 17, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
18. ^ Lu, Gary (November 17, 2009). "Stoked: Big Air Edition Review". 1UP.com. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on June 6, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
19. ^ a b "New Game Cross Review - ストークト: ビッグエアーエディション". Famitsu (in Japanese). Vol. 1153\. Enterbrain. January 20, 2011. p. 39.
20. ^ Cabral, Matt (November 30, 2009). "Stoked: Big Air Edition". GamePro. GamePro Media. Archived from the original on March 24, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
21. ^ Hayward, Andrew (December 3, 2009). "Stoked: Big Air Edition review". GamesRadar+. Future plc. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
22. ^ Sandoval, Angelina (December 3, 2009). "Stoked: Big Air Edition - 360 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on December 7, 2009. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
23. ^ Ahearn, Nate (November 25, 2009). "Stoked: Big Air Edition Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
24. ^ Cocke, Taylor (November 10, 2009). "Stoked: Big Air Edition". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. Archived from the original on November 15, 2009. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
25. ^ Price, Tom (December 1, 2009). "Stoked: Big Air Edition Review (Xbox 360)". TeamXbox. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 15, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2018.

## External links

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* Official website