Heavy Shreddin'

Heavy Shreddin'

Heavy Shreddin' is a snowboarding video game published by Parker Brothers for the NES. It is one of the earliest snowboarding games on the system. You control a shredder going down a mountain slope, avoiding obstacles like trees and rocks, and performing jumps to gain speed. The gameplay is divided into several courses with increasing difficulty. The controls are simple – left and right to steer, and a button to jump. The game uses a pseudo-3D perspective, similar to racing games of the era. A unique feature is the "trick" system where you can do flips and grabs mid-air to earn bonus points. The graphics are modest but colorful, with a wintery palette. The game was released in 1990 and faced competition from other extreme sports titles. A fun fact: the developers drew inspiration from skateboarding games but adapted it for snow. Critics noted that the physics feel floaty, but the game has charm. It includes a two-player mode where players race down the mountain simultaneously. The soundtrack features rock-inspired tunes. While not a major hit, it is a curious piece of NES history for sports game collectors.