Amped 3

Infobox VG| title = Amped 3


developer = Indie Built
publisher = 2K Sports
designer =
composer = Matt Heider
engine = HydraCore
picture format = 720p
released = November 15, 2005
genre = Sports
modes = Single player, multiplayer
ratings = PEGI +3, ESRB: Teen (13+)
platforms = Xbox 360
media = DVD-ROM
requirements =
input = Xbox 360 controller

"Amped 3" is a snowboarding game, the third installment of the "Amped" sports game franchise, developed by Indie Built/2K Sports. It expands on previous versions of the Xbox exclusive games by featuring larger levels, customizable terrains, a 300 song soundtrack, and various Xbox Live online features as well as the ability to use a snowmobile, a variety of sleds and even a hang glider. There are also substantial changes to the gameplay which provide for a more irreverent tone, such as challenges in which two players compete to amass the most injuries and a 10 hour story mode presented in a variety of different styles. It is also known for its unique cut scenes using everything from Hand Puppets to Anime.

Game Reviews

The game received moderate to good reviews, with critics citing the game's highly original art style as making up for the occasionally repetitive gameplay. One such reviewer was GameSpot, giving the game a score of 7.6, which they classed as "Good" [ [http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/amped3/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabs&tag=tabs;reviews GameSpot review] ] . The Review collation site Game Rankings gave the game a score of 74%, achieved by averaging the scores from other reviews [ [http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/928316.asp Game Rankings review] ] . X-Play gave it a 4/5.

Awards

In GameSpot's Best & Worst of 2005 awards, Amped 3 won Most Outrageous Game [ [http://uk.gamespot.com/pages/features/bestof2005/index.php?day=2&page=11 GameSpot Best & Worst 2005: Most Outrageous Game] ] , and was nominated for Best Licensed Music [ [http://uk.gamespot.com/pages/features/bestof2005/index.php?day=2&page=3 GameSpot Best & Worst 2005: Best Licensed Music] ] , Best Story [ [http://uk.gamespot.com/pages/features/bestof2005/index.php?day=2&page=4 GameSpot Best & Worst 2005: Best Story] ] , Best New Character (for Buck Wad) [ [http://uk.gamespot.com/pages/features/bestof2005/index.php?day=2&page=13 GameSpot Best & Worst 2005: Best New Character] ] , Funniest Game [ [http://uk.gamespot.com/pages/features/bestof2005/index.php?day=2&page=14 GameSpot Best & Worst 2005: Funniest Game] ] and Best Alternative Sports Game. [ [http://uk.gamespot.com/pages/features/bestof2005/index.php?day=4&page=10 GameSpot Best & Worst 2005: Best Alternative Sports Game] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/amped3/news.html?sid=6125840 GameSpot's E3 2005 Preview]
*moby game|id=/amped-3|name="Amped 3"