I thought Slope Rider City was just another ordinary obstacle-dodging snowboarding game, until my skateboard was fitted with two rockets and flew straight through snow-covered streets. From truck roofs to the top floors of a shopping mall, anything could become a slide. If you enjoy fast-paced, unexpected dodges, this game has plenty to explore.
Slope Rider City is a free 3D endless runner snowboarding game, playable directly in your PC or Chromebook browser without downloading. Instead of just hurtling down a snowy slope, I was transported to Northfrost, a city where traffic, buildings, and obstacles constantly change paths.
What caught my attention was the vast amount of movement space. The road surface was just a first option. I could jump onto car roofs, slide over trucks, cross shopping malls, or find a way to land on a crane platform in mid-air. Every time I thought I'd found a safe path, the game would present a new situation.
It took me very little time to get used to the controls, but surviving for a long time is another matter entirely.
What I often have to consider is the timing of my jump and the direction of my landing. A jump too early could send me crashing into a stream of oncoming cars. DIVE helps adjust the landing path, especially when needing to land on car roofs or avoid overhead obstacles.
Endless Ride is the main mode, where I slide through shuffled areas each turn. The game features 35 maps with various locations such as snowy streets, shopping malls, rooftops, canals, and strange lands.
But the most interesting part is the unexpected situations:
And with collapsing cranes, diving drones, sink holes and crashing cargo containers, it's more important than ever to watch your path.
While skating I want to collect as many Gifts as possible. This currency unlocks 25 skateboards, 20 skins, and 4 decorative charms.
The game also features 9 daily missions, 46 achievement chains with 424 tiers, and an online leaderboard. So, even if a skating session ends early, I still have a goal to return to.
Each session only allows one respawn using 50 Gifts or ads when available. Shields are also very useful, as I can stockpile up to three to protect myself from collisions.
Yes. The game is free and can be played directly in your browser.
No. You can play online on your PC or Chromebook with no installation.
There is no ultimate level in Endless Ride. When you crash, your ride is ended. Your speed rises with time.
Yes. The controls are rather straightforward, but you'll need to practice your reflexes and make the appropriate choices to get a good score.
If you want a change of pace, I could also try Sled Rider, Snow Rider, Slope Rider or Wave Rider for even more high speed rides.
