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If you've ever surfed, or ever dreamed of surfing, get it.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 19
Date: November 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

If you surf, or would like to know what it's like, this is your game. The graphics are intense. Each character even has the exact look and personal style of the real-life surfer after which it was modeled. Each spot in the game is soooo true to life. I've had the great fortune of traveling to some of the spots in this game and from the landscapes to the way the individual waves break, this game nails it! You will actually duck down and to the left when your surfer pulls in at Pipe, Teauphoo, or G-land! Plus, you can push maneuvers that you probably wouldn't try at some florida beach break much less these heavy-hitting marquis spots -- darkslides at Cloudbreak?? Superman airs at Todos?? Stale 540's at Pipe??

If your idea of fun is collecting glowing orbs on screen or shooting things full of holes, go ahead, get one of the 1000 other titles out there. As for me, I haven't really been interested in most of the games out there in the past -- even hawk -- but, I am actually getting the xbox because this game For the first time, a surfing game gets it right.

Go surfing in your living room.

As close as I will ever get to surfing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: January 31, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I have never played a surfing game before, but I took a chance with this one based upon the good reviews here. I can definitely say that this one is worth the money!

As other current generation games, Transworld Surf takes advantage of the ability to create very realistic water effects. Of the water games that I have seen (Spyhunter for PS2, Splashdown for PS2), this one definitely is in the running for most realistic in its presentation.

The levels are very challenging and appear to increase in difficulty as one moves through the game. Some of the level objectives are a bit frustrating, but usually there are enough objectives to allow the player to "switch gears" if the frustration level gets too high. And if the objectives get old, one can always free surf and practice the tricks that become necessary in later levels.

As with other games that award points based on tricks during a run, maximum scores occur when one puts as much variation into the run as possible. This may be the cause of some of the frustration surrounding this game's learning curve. I have found that concentrating on a few easy tricks first (floaters, board grabs, cutbacks and barrel rides) allowed me to become proficient enough to begin to move on to tricks of medium difficulty. I was able to become relatively proficient over the course of about 4 hours of gameplay.

But the difficulty coupled with the exhilarating graphics and my quest for the "perfect run" has made this game one of the best that I have played in some time.

GREAT GAME!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: November 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I am not a game freak and never cared for any other game systems before since the Super Nintendo. I got an X-Box specifically for this game. I have been surfing for 15 years and when I first began to play this game for the first time, I was laughing in amazement. This game has VERY REAL looking graphics especially on waves. The music is cool too. If you are an experienced surfer and you like games, GET THIS! You have to adjust yourself in the tube on the game like you do when you are surfing. I learned this game pretty easy so far. You have to know the timing in surfing to help learn this game faster. If you get to far back in the tube, the control begins to vibrate. CRAZY...HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS GAME!!

Gamer who already played the demo

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 11
Date: November 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User

2 Words "Pure Fun." This game will knock your socks off on the great gameplay and graphics TW Surfing provides for the gamer! From surfing Huntington Beach, CA to getting the long barrel in Teahupoo, Tahiti (and 8 more great beaches)to hang loose.The gamer can even duck-dive under the wave! Transworld Surfing is definitely one of the reasons i am getting Xbox!

P.S. BUY IT!!!!!!

Fun - I play this game more than any other

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: December 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I'm not a surfer but do like water sports etc. I like games like Tony Hawk. This surfing game is really fun; i don't judge games like everyone else re: to Halo etc, but if i sit down and just enjoy playing a game a lot, then it is a good game. I could tell you about the music or if it is close to real surfing or not (but really who cares) because my point is that for [the money] I'm probably getting my money's worth because i keep playing and enjoy it. i think the graphics are really good; for me this is a game i'm glad i bought and i'm not planning on even trading it in, for me it'll become a classic i keep there with THPS

1 Of the best games For Xbox

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: December 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Trans World Surf Is a really really great game. the graphics on it are outstanding!! The Game Can be played with up to 4 people in multiplayer mode. The water in the game is so realistic. It is unbelievable. It is a really great game to play and is alot of fun to play. I Cant wait to try there new game that is coming out too! I highly recomend this game for the Xbox game system!!

HANG SEVEN DUDE

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: November 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

addictive game play and spiffy graphics in an unfamiliar gaming environment give this game a pretty good replay value. lazy programming ( i.e.-the usual repetitive voice overs,glitchy game play and slightly awkward menu interface when your not on a wave) leaves it just short of a must have launch title. the split screen mode is not playable due to poor programming - it should be your fourth or fifth X-Box title. transworld surf 2 should prove to be a worthwhile adventure.

Surfing rocks, this game blows toads

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: July 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Surfing in this game is fun and quasi-realistic...except for having to rescue dolphins, scare birds, and fight off sharks every five minutes. Which all surfers do on a regular basis, right? This game blows toads. Imagine a football game where in addition to actually playing the game, you had to micromanage the popcorn sales so you could afford new helmets.
Also, there's only one beach! At least until you score enough dolphin saves, bird scares, shark beatings in the career mode. JUST LET ME SURF FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! Did these guys even PLAY this monstrosity before putting it on the shelves??? If they're not all on welfare after putting this out (they should be), I hope they do a new version where YOU ONLY HAVE TO SURF!

best surfing game ever made

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game would get 5 stars, but the objectives (free the dolphins from the tuna nets, scare the birds away, (...)) you must fulfill in order to continue unlocking new breaks are time consuming, boring, and just plain lame. Other than that, the game play rocks. One longboard for some walking the nose would have been sweet, as well as more surfability on or near the lip (which is probably the most dynamic part of a wave) would have been great, too. As is, get too close to the lip and you "wipeout". The controls are great, and the physics are excellent. the best video game wave ever. EVER! A cheat code to unlock all the breaks would be cool. I find I just like "surfing", and I could take or leave the pro tour mode. Overall, I've been hooked on this game, and can't put it down. Good soundtrack with some progressive music. Steep learning curve; get your combos down if you want to score any points... (...)

Gamers, yes, surfers, no

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 21, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The games ok, but if you're going to spend your money on a surfing game you might as well buy the better one. Ditch this game and get Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer, it's way better, you'll thank me later. The surfing physics are off on Transworld, but it does have good graphics so a gamer would probably enjoy this game but not someone who surfs. In Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer you don't have to rescue dolphins either, all you do is surf.

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