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Adrenalin Misfits

Kinect snowboarding game with mixed reviews.

Adrenalin Misfits

Adrenalin Misfits, also released under the title Crossboard 7 in Europe and Japan, is a sports-racing title from Konami, which handled both its development and publishing. The game launched for the Xbox 360 on November 4, 2010, in North America, and on November 10, 2010, in Europe, and it requires the Kinect motion sensor to play.

Players control their character by leaning, jumping, and performing tricks through motion controls as they race downhill. The goal is to beat opponents or a timer to the finish line. As players advance, they unlock new courses, characters, and boards, each offering different attributes and abilities. Tricks like grabs and flips can be executed to earn points and boost speed.

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, the game earned "mixed or average" reviews. Critics offered a range of opinions. Jan Wöbbeking of 4Players gave it a 50%, noting it works for casual play but isn't a serious competitor to titles like Shaun White or Mario Kart Wii. Ellie Gibson of Eurogamer scored it 3/10, comparing it unfavorably to Sonic Free Riders. Gamekult rated it 5/10, calling it a fun but inconsequential Kinect title. Mark Walton of GameSpot also gave it 5/10, suggesting it's only worth playing if you're desperate for a Kinect boarding game with friends. Taylor Cocke of GamesRadar+ awarded two out of five stars, criticizing the controls and calling the game uninteresting. Jack DeVries of IGN rated it 5/10, describing it as boring and uninspired, more like an extended tech demo than a full game. GameTrailers gave it 5.2/10, finding little value in it. GameZone rated it 4.5/10, stating even snowboarding fans would struggle with it. Metro scored it 3/10, calling it a slightly better but still mediocre SSX clone. Jorge Cano of Vandal gave it 6/10, noting it seems aimed at a young audience and would likely be enjoyable for children.

Quick Facts

Title
Adrenalin Misfits
Developer
Konami
Platforms
Xbox 360
Released
NA · November 4, 2010 · EU · November 10, 2010 · AU · November 18, 2010 · JP · November 20, 2010
Genre
Sports, racing
Modes
Single-player, multiplayer

Facts from the source article.

Lore & Background

Adrenalin Misfits (Crossboard 7 in Europe and Japan) was developed and published by Konami for the Xbox 360, released in North America on November 4, 2010, and in Europe on November 10, 2010. The game uses the Kinect motion sensor, requiring players to lean, jump, and perform tricks to navigate downhill courses. Players race against opponents or the clock, unlocking new courses, characters, and boards with unique attributes as they progress. Tricks such as grabs and flips earn points and increase speed.

Reader's Guide

Adrenalin Misfits is notable as an early Kinect title attempting to translate snowboarding into motion-controlled gameplay. Critics widely assessed it as mediocre: Jan Wöbbeking of 4Players gave it 50%, calling it fun in short bursts but not a serious alternative to Shaun White or Mario Kart Wii. Ellie Gibson of Eurogamer rated it 3/10, comparing it unfavorably to Sonic Free Riders. GameSpot's Mark Walton gave it 5/10, suggesting it was best left for desperate Kinect owners with friends. IGN's Jack DeVries also rated it 5/10, describing it as boring and uninspired, like an extended tech demo. GameTrailers gave it 5.2/10, finding little value. Jorge Cano of Vandal rated it 6/10, noting it is clearly aimed at a young audience and that a child would have fun. The game's legacy is as a forgettable, functional Kinect sports title that failed to stand out among competitors.

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