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[[File:STR0171.png|frame|Look at the size of those things! (By which we mean the noses, of course.)]] |
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⚫ | ''[[Snowboard Kids]]'' is an action racing series produced by [[Atlus]] and Racjin debuting in 1997 on the Nintendo 64. While it didn't make much of a splash compared to [[Mario Kart|similar first-party titles]], the cute atmosphere and unique character designs were part of what helped it gain enough recognition to spawn two sequels - ''Snowboard Kids 2'' and ''Snowboard Kids Plus'' (the latter released [[No Export for You|only in Japan]] for the Playstation). |
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⚫ | ''Snowboard Kids'' is an action racing series produced by [[Atlus]] and Racjin debuting in 1997 on the Nintendo 64. While it didn't make much of a splash compared to [[Mario Kart|similar first-party titles]], the cute atmosphere and unique character designs were part of what helped it gain enough recognition to spawn two sequels - ''Snowboard Kids 2'' and ''Snowboard Kids Plus'' (the latter released [[No Export for You|only in Japan]] for the Playstation). |
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Years of inactivity passed until 2005, when ''SBK: Snowboard Kids'' was announced out of the blue for the Nintendo DS. Unfortunately, this attempt at re-imagining the series to [[Darker and Edgier|appeal to teenagers]] did poorly with both critics and the fanbase. Despite this, Atlus claims they haven't given up on the series yet, but only time will tell... |
Years of inactivity passed until 2005, when ''SBK: Snowboard Kids'' was announced out of the blue for the Nintendo DS. Unfortunately, this attempt at re-imagining the series to [[Darker and Edgier|appeal to teenagers]] did poorly with both critics and the fanbase. Despite this, Atlus claims they haven't given up on the series yet, but only time will tell... |
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The series consists of the following games: |
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* ''Snobow Kids'' (1997, [[Nintendo 64|N64]]) |
* ''Snobow Kids'' (1997, [[Nintendo 64|N64]]) |
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** ''Snowboard Kids'' (1998, [[Nintendo 64|N64]]) |
** ''Snowboard Kids'' (1998, [[Nintendo 64|N64]]) |
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* ''SBK: Snowboard Kids'' (2005, [[Nintendo DS|NDS]]) |
* ''SBK: Snowboard Kids'' (2005, [[Nintendo DS|NDS]]) |
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** ''Snowboard Kids Party'' (2005, [[Nintendo DS|NDS]]): Released in Japan a few days after the US version. |
** ''Snowboard Kids Party'' (2005, [[Nintendo DS|NDS]]): Released in Japan a few days after the US version. |
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'''Examples:''' |
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* [[Bizarrchitecture]]: The houses on Snowboard Street in ''2'' are shaped like the people who live in them, including Damien's. ...Wait, Damien lives in Snow Town? |
* [[Bizarrchitecture]]: The houses on Snowboard Street in ''2'' are shaped like the people who live in them, including Damien's. ...Wait, Damien lives in Snow Town? |
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* [[Boss Dissonance]]: Very much Kirby-type. |
* [[Boss Dissonance]]: Very much Kirby-type. |