The snow fell overnight, leaving a deep, crisp carpet of brilliant white as far as the eye can see. I check my equipment, one final time, taking huge gulps of fresh air, my mind alert in anticipation of the adrenaline rush I know will soon come.
Down the slope, the sun catches on a visor. The crowd is already starting to build up and there is an excited buzz as the people wait for the action to begin. They've come to see style, tricks, jumps and speed. I don't intend to disappoint them. I stretch, reaching my arms as high as I can into the cloudless sky and I can feel the smile spread across my face. It's time to go.
Come on - let's conquer some mountains.
As you hurl yourself off near-vertical drops and lean at seemingly-impossible angles into yet another sharply-cambered bend, with the safety netting flapping in the periphery of your vision, you may just about find time to recognise the runs from the arcade original - as well as many more, created specially for this version. And if that's not enough, there's also a mind-blowing, futuristic man-made course to really test your abilities.
* Each course is packed with trackside objects and obstacles that can help or hinder your progress, and you'll even find that weather conditions vary from one run to the next, from clear, bright sunshine to biting blizzards and even the occasional plume of snow from an avalanche.
* You'll need all your concentration as you hurtle downhill at blistering speeds, trying to pick the right racing lines and master the bends and jumps; but you'll be pleased to know there's a context sensitive commentary to let you know exactly how well you're doing.
* There are eight different characters to choose from, each of whom has a unique mix of attributes and abilities. As you progress through the game, you can customise your character, buying better, faster skis and even snowboards and ski-boards with money you win from each race.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
HIGH SPEED, ADRENALINE FUELLED DOWNHILL RACING HAS REACHED ITS PEAK. GET READY FOR ALPINE RACER (tm) 3.
'Pick up and play' control system for instant alpine action
Win prize money to buy better snowboards, skis or skiboards
Five challenging game modes including superb 2-player split-screen racing
Real-life ski runs reproduced from satellite maps of the European Alps
Authentic commentary, extreme weather conditions and radical obstacles
SO - WILL YOU BE THE FIRST ONE DOWN THE MOUNTAIN?
FEATURES:
- Third person perspective.
- 3D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Ski theme.
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