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Surf Riders

Surf Riders features two modes including the Free Play and World Challenge Cup. In the Free Play mode, you can practice skills without a time limit; this will give novice players ample time to learn control…

18 November 1999

Surf Riders is a sport developed by SUNSOFT, released 18 November 1999 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

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What Surf Riders is

Surf Riders is a sport game developed by SUNSOFT and released in 1999. It was published by GungHo Online Entertainment. It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Surf Riders features two modes including the Free Play and World Challenge Cup. In the Free Play mode, you can practice skills without a time limit; this will give novice players ample time to learn control layouts and combinations. The World Challenge Cup mode is for all the marbles -- the championship. A round in this mode consists of three heats: the qualifying, semifinal and final. Each heat has four computer-controlled competitors. You must place either first or second in order to advance to the next heat. In addition to supporting the Dual Shock Analog Controller for analog controls and vibration, Surf Riders uses a memory card to save game progress. Additionally, it features a…
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are non-fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Surf Riders launched on 18 November 1999, within three weeks of Unreal Tournament, Pokémon Gold Version, Pokémon Silver Version and Quake III Arena.

Released around the same time: Unreal Tournament, Pokémon Gold Version, Pokémon Silver Version, Quake III Arena.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Surf Riders — frequently asked questions

When did Surf Riders come out?
Surf Riders was released on 18 November 1999 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

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