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{{short description|2002 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Evolution Snowboarding
| image = Evolution Snowboarding Boxart.JPG
| caption = [[North America]]n cover art for the [[PlayStation 2]] version of the game
| developer = [[Konami#Former subsidiaries|Konami Computer Entertainment Osaka]]
| publisher = [[Konami]]
| designer =
| engine =
| released = '''PlayStation 2'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|November 25, 2002<ref>{{Cite web |date=2005-03-07 |title=Press release - Evolution Snowboarding |url=http://www.konami.com/gs/usa/press/evolutionsnow112502.html |access-date=2023-03-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050307182250/http://www.konami.com/gs/usa/press/evolutionsnow112502.html |archive-date=2005-03-07}}</ref>|JP|January 16, 2003|PAL|April 11, 2003}}'''GameCube'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|February 25, 2003|PAL|March 28, 2003}}
| genre = [[Snowboarding video game|Snowboarding]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]], [[GameCube]]
}}

'''''Evolution Snowboarding''''' is a 2002 [[snowboarding video game]] both developed and published by [[Japan]]ese game company [[Konami]]. The game takes a new perspective on the [[snowboarding]] genre. It is the sequel to ''[[Evolution Skateboarding]]''.

==Plot==
The game centers around the [[player character]] receiving an email to investigate a certain ski resort. After picking one of four player models, the game begins with the player escaping the resort after being attacked by unknown thugs, called "Boardroids". Upon escaping the facility, [[Danny Kass]] meets the player in an area called Boom Town, an oil field taken over by a mysterious corporation. The player discovers that the Earth's climate has been changed dramatically by this corporation, and teams up with Kass to regain Boom Town. Upon progressing, the player encounters a chainsaw wielding man, Boomer, who the player kills to liberate Boom Town.

From there, the player proceeds to Falls and Creeks, a snowy area where the enemy has taken over. The player finds and kills Fall, the enemy leader of the area, allowing the player to progress to Bat City. The player progresses around the world to learn that an unnamed corporation, simply known as "Big Core", has rapidly shifted the Earth's climate.

The player travels around different locations and breaks Big Core's control over the region by executing the [[Boss (video games)|boss character]] of that area. Along the way, the player allies themselves with professional snowboarders including [[Travis Rice]], [[Rio Tahara]], Bjorn Leines, and others.

After defeating each areas bosses, the player travels to the Big Core itself and destroys the cause of the climate change. The Earth is restored to its natural climates and the player escapes the Big Core.

==Gameplay==
''Evolution Snowboarding'' uses a combination of [[snowboarding]] and combat skills to complete certain tasks and defeat enemies. Players can use punches, kicks, weapons, grabs, and board tricks to battle the Big Core's minions.

Weapons can be found throughout the levels of the game. Weapons include spiked bats, chains, and others. The player may also use the board itself to directly or indirectly attack foes.

===Character creation and customization===
In "Evolution Mode" (The Career mode), the player chooses a player character, their characteristics, and their name to begin with. Then, as he/she progresses throughout the game, they earn points by doing challenges to boost the character's traits and skills. Gear can also be purchased to customize entire board and rider setup. Also, throughout the levels there are clothes scattered all around that can be equipped to the rider at the end of the level.

===Multiplayer===
The game features an offline only, split-screen multiplayer mode. This mode allows two players to choose from any of the pro boarders in the game and compete against each other in multiple game types. Game types include timed races, point battles, and item collection battles.

==Music==
Music from the game includes artists such as: [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]], [[Stone Sour]], [[Murderdolls]], Goneblind, [[Killswitch Engage]], [[Chimaira]], [[36 Crazyfists]], and [[Five Pointe 0]]. This music was put in the game to match up with the plot's dark and violent tone.

===List===
* [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] - "[[Spit It Out (Slipknot song)|Spit It Out]]"
* Goneblind - "Rescue Me"
* [[Killswitch Engage]] - "Life to Lifeless"
* [[Murderdolls]] - "Dead in Hollywood"
* [[Chimaira]] - "Let Go"
* [[36 Crazyfists]] - "One More Word"
* [[Stone Sour]] - "[[Get Inside]]"
* [[Five Pointe 0]] - "Breathe Machine"

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| NGC = true
| PS2 = true
| na = true
| Fam_PS2 = 30 / 40<ref name=Fam>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=12277 |title=エボリューションスノーボーディング [PS2] |language=Japanese |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |accessdate=July 20, 2018 |archive-date=July 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195145/https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=12277 |url-status=live}}</ref>
| GMaster_NGC = 23%<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Evolution Snowboarding (GC) |magazine=[[GamesMaster (magazine)|GamesMaster]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |year=2003}}</ref>
| GMaster_PS2 = 23%<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Evolution Snowboarding (PS2) |magazine=GamesMaster |publisher=[[Future plc]] |year=2003}}</ref>
| GSpot_NGC = 5.9 / 10<ref name=GSpotGC>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/evolution-snowboarding-review/1900-2912296/ |title=Evolution Snowboarding Review (GC) |last=Varanini |first=Giancarlo |date=March 7, 2003 |website=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |accessdate=July 20, 2018 |archive-date=July 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195107/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/evolution-snowboarding-review/1900-2912296/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS2 = 6 / 10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/evolution-snowboarding-review/1900-2902098/ |title=Evolution Snowboarding Review (PS2) |last=Varanini |first=Giancarlo |date=December 18, 2002 |website=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=July 20, 2018 |archive-date=July 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195031/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/evolution-snowboarding-review/1900-2902098/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
| GSpy_NGC = {{Rating|1|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/evolution-snowboarding/5751p1.html |title=GameSpy: Evolution Snowboarding (GCN) |last=Meston |first=Zach |date=April 5, 2003 |website=[[GameSpy]] |publisher=IGN Entertainment |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051201183803/http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/evolution-snowboarding/5751p1.html |archivedate=December 1, 2005 |url-status=dead |accessdate=July 20, 2018}}</ref>
| GSpy_PS2 = {{Rating|1|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/evolution-snowboarding/5532p1.html |title=GameSpy: Evolution Snowboarding (PS2) |last=Goad |first=Libe |date=January 12, 2003 |website=GameSpy |publisher=IGN Entertainment |access-date=September 2, 2008 |archive-date=November 2, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071102110654/http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/evolution-snowboarding/5532p1.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
| IGN_NGC = 3.4 / 10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/19/evolution-snowboarding-2 |title=Evolution Snowboarding (GCN) |last=Chambers |first=Chad |date=March 19, 2003 |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |accessdate=July 20, 2018 |archive-date=July 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195513/http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/19/evolution-snowboarding-2 |url-status=live}}</ref>
| IGN_PS2 = 2 / 10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/13/evolution-snowboarding |title=Evolution Snowboarding (PS2) |last=Smith |first=David |date=December 13, 2002 |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=July 20, 2018 |archive-date=July 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195511/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/13/evolution-snowboarding |url-status=live}}</ref>
| NGC_NGC = 23%<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Evolution Snowboarding |magazine=[[NGC Magazine]] |publisher=Future plc |year=2003}}</ref>
| NP_NGC = 2.6 / 5<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Evolution Snowboarding |magazine=[[Nintendo Power]] |publisher=[[Nintendo|Nintendo of America]] |volume=167 |date=April 2003 |page=134}}</ref>
| OPM_PS2 = {{Rating|1|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1486834,00.asp |title=Evolution Snowboarding |last=Zuniga |first=Todd |magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] |publisher=Ziff Davis |date=February 2003 |page=101 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040626121355/http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1486834,00.asp |archivedate=June 26, 2004 |url-status=dead |accessdate=July 20, 2018}}</ref>
| OPMUK_PS2 = 2 / 10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Evolution Snowboarding |magazine=[[PlayStation Official Magazine – UK|Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine]] |publisher=Future plc |year=2003}}</ref>
| PSM_PS2 = 3 / 10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Review: Evolution Snowboarding |magazine=[[PlayStation: The Official Magazine|PSM]] |publisher=[[Future US]] |date=February 2003 |page=33}}</ref>
| MC_NGC = 49 / 100<ref name=MCGC>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/evolution-snowboarding/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube |title=Evolution Snowboarding for GameCube Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=July 20, 2018}}</ref>
| MC_PS2 = 38 / 100<ref name=MCPS2>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/evolution-snowboarding/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=Evolution Snowboarding for PlayStation 2 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=July 20, 2018}}</ref>
}}

''Evolution Snowboarding'' received "generally unfavorable reviews" according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MCGC/><ref name=MCPS2/> Reviewing the GameCube version, [[GameSpot]] criticized the game for its "sluggish" controls, "bland" visuals, and a relatively low difficulty.<ref name=GSpotGC/> In Japan, however, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave the PlayStation 2 version a score of 30 out of 40.<ref name=Fam/>

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==See also==
* ''[[Evolution Skateboarding]]''
* [[Konami]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.konami.com/ Konami website] (American)

[[Category:2002 video games]]
[[Category:Fighting games]]
[[Category:GameCube games]]
[[Category:Konami games]]
[[Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games]]
[[Category:PlayStation 2 games]]
[[Category:Snowboarding video games]]
[[Category:Video games developed in Japan]]
[[Category:Video games with gender-selectable protagonists]]

Evolution Snowboarding - Revision history

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