Underplayed Gems

Sunny Garcia Surfing (2001)

Sunny Garcia Surfing cover
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Sport
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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A surfing game that feels rough and dated, hampered by a shallow trick system and awkward camera that undercut any sense of flow.

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About

Sunny Garcia Surfing was released in October 2001 to mediocre reviews. It was developed using an updated version of the Championship Surfer engine. Critics complained that in updating the engine developers did not update the graphics enough, leaving the game looking dated from its launch. Other aspects which received negative attention include a limited trick system and poor camera angles.

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