X-Bladez: Inline Skater (Nintendo Game Boy Advance, 2002)

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Description

X-Bladez, the first inline skating title for Game Boy Advance, features a motley group of six male and female youngsters as they race across ten different courses in six different countries. Each locale features such notable backdrops as the Great Wall of China, the Statue of Liberty, Alcatraz, the Eiffel Tower, and more as players compete against five computer opponents. Three modes of play include Tour Mode, Time Trial, and Practice Run. Tour Mode has players trying to advance through the series of ten courses by finishing within the top three on each. Those who wish to compete for the fastest time but without the worry of competition can do so with Time Trial, while Practice Run has players familiarizing themselves with each course's layout. Progress during Tour Mode can be resumed using passwords provided at the end of each race. Each of the courses features three different pick-ups found along the ground: turbo boosts, money, and food. Food helps players absorb more damage while racing, since hitting an edge or a barrier will result in a fall. Players can also jump over obstacles to minimize damage. Turbo boosts increase a skater's overall speed by 40 percent for a limited time, and money can be used to purchase items in between races. Three levels of upgrades are available to improve wheels, skates, and health.