The first surfing title for GameCube, TransWorld SURF features a number of enhancements over 2001's Xbox version of the game. GameCube owners will be able to shoot the curl in the frigid waters of Antarctica, unlock 13 offbeat characters like Neptune Man, Sea Monster, and the Super Kook, as well as customize each surfer's apparel from the all-new Pro Surf Shop. Modes of play are otherwise identical to the Xbox release. Solo players can embark on the TransWorld SURF World Tour while up to four friends can compete in three multiplayer events.
TransWorld SURF offers randomly generated waves based on actual beaches from around the world. A total of 13 professional male and female surfers are included, each possessing three signature moves. While the object differs depending on the mode selected, play generally involves performing as many tricks as possible throughout a three-minute run. Advanced tricks are categorized in four areas: floaters, flips, air grabs, and snap turns. Moves can also be linked together to form combos, and each successful stunt adds to the Trick Meter positioned in the corner of the screen.
Once the Trick Meter is filled, players can perform once of their chosen surfer's special tricks for big points. In addition to performing moves and staying afloat, players must also respect indigenous life as well as other surfers on the water. This is reflected in the Karma Meter, which gauges how others treat players. Bad karma will make surfers and sea life go out of their way to disrupt a player's run, while good karma earns players respect and solitude on the waves. The main mode of play, the World Tour, has players entering photo shoot challenges as well as competitions.
Challenges involve completing a certain number of goals, which are awarded goal points used to unlock additional courses. Competitions involve two groups of four in a series of three heats until only one remains. Other single-player modes include Single Session, which has players trying to beat high scores, and Free Surf, which removes the time limit and point keeping. Multiplayer games include Competition, where each player tries to earn the most points within a time limit; Free Surf, which is for fun and practice; and King of the Wave, which involves outlasting the competition by maxing out the Trick Meter and then knocking rivals off the wave.
~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
Production Credits
Company 1: Angel Studios; Producer: Luis Gigliotti; GAPA: Darion Lowenstein; Lead Designer: Daryl Kimoto; Level Designer: Chris Kagel; Lead Artist: Joshua Bass; Lead Programmer: Don Goddard; Art Director: Ron Lemen; Controls and Animation: Will Hutchinson; AI and Creatures: Ryan S. Higa; Graphics Consultant: Steve Reed; Water Effects and HUD: Brad Hunt; Gamecube Microcode: Alexander Ehrath; Audio: Paul Foster; UI: Ryan Camoras; 3D Art: Ryan Broley, Carlos Hernandez; Animator: Eric Ciccone; UI and Video Designer: Marshall Ross; Sound Designer: Paul Lackey; Assistant Sound Designer: Mark Loperfido; Lead Tester: Travis Chen; Tester: Michael Roman; Additional Programming Support: Dave Ehterton, Santiago Becerra, Gabriel Valencia, Tim Laubach, Todd Meynick, Justin Lloyd, Sam Buss, Ted Carson, Nathan Brown, Mark Rotenberg, Devan Hammack; Additional Art Support: Jody Pileski, Steven Olds, Bonnie Bright, Darren Bader, Eli Enigenburg, David Tully, Deanna Lorenz, Jun-Wuk Choi; Director of Development: Alan Wasserman; Technical Director: Steve Rotenberg; Additional Drinking Support: Chris Kagel, Ryan Camoras; Swag Negotiator: Ryan Broley; Computer Janitor: Michael Mattes, David Counts; Company 2: Infogrames; Product Development SVP Label Head: Jean-Philippe Agati; VP Product Development: Steve Ackrich; Producer: Aron Drayer; Assistant Producer: Brian Turner; VP of Marketing: Steve Allison; Director Product Marketing: Jean Raymond; Brand Manager: Serene Chan; Director of Editorial and Documentation Services: Liz Mackney; Documentation Specialist: Chris Dawley; Director of New Busniess Development: Tim Campbell; Music Licensing Director: Mark Morrison; Sr. Manager Strategic Relations: Joy Schneer; VP Quality Assurance and Techncial Support: Bob Foscolo; Director of Publishing Support Services: Michael Gilmartin; QA Supervisor: Donny Clay, Jeff Loney, Ezequiel Nunez; Lead Tester: Kingsley Sur; Assistant Lead Tester: Kory O'Daniels; Tester: Pepe Jauregui, Dan Burkhead, Carl Vogel, Kurt Tindle, Barry Kearns, Robert Baldwin, Brandon Perry, Jamokian Arbuckle, Ken Moodie, Arthur Long, Eugene Lai, Jason Anderson, Miguel Jauregui, Jorge Oseguera, Randy Thodas, Gabe Navarro, Jason Pope, Tom Andrade; Company 3: Black Sun Productions; Licensing and Marketing Consultant: Lisa Hudson; Executive Producer and Designer: Jack Rebbetoy; "Which Way" Written By: Rey A. Oropeza, J. Morris, B. Schwager, R. Lozano, C. Hamilton, R. Ramirez; "Check Your People" Written By: Rey A. Oropeza, J. Morris, B. Schwager, R. Lozano, C. Hamilton, R. Ramirez; "No Home" Written By: Rey A. Oropeza, J. Morris, B. Schwager, R. Lozano, C. Hamilton, R. Ramirez; "Nothing On My Back" Written By: Sum 41; "Angry, Young and Poor" Written By: Anti-Flag; "Underground network" Written By: Anti-Flag; "Bring Out Your Dead" Written By: Anti-Flag; "Total Bummer" Written By: Fat Mike; "Total Bummer" Performed By: No Fx; "Out of the Races and Onto the Tracks" Written and Performed By: The Rapture; "Do It Now" Written and Performed By: Nebula; "Ignition" Written and Performed By: Nebula; "Aftermath" Written and Performed By: Love As Laughter; "Margaritas" Written and Performed By: Love As Laughter; "Imagine Me" Written By: D. Denton; "Rolling Along" Written By: D. Denton, A. Pointer, Paul Nice; "Veva Forget" Written By: Rasco For Pockets Linted, Planet Asia For Bleedy Eyes; "Destination" By: Kut U Up; "The Have's, the Have Not's" By: Kut U Up; "Rolling Rock" By: Kut U Up; "Cavalry" By: Plug Uglies; "Black in the Hole" By: Plug Uglies; "My Baby Hates Me" By: The Stitches; "Reverse" By: Pepper; "Regrets" By: Pepper; "Bad Idea" By: Pepper; "Unsafe Bridge" By: Pepper; "Dig Deep" By: The Line; "Dig Deep" Producer: Steve Kravac; "Purchase is a Program" By: The Line; "Purchase is a Program" Producer: Steve Kravac; "System Deceptive" By: The Line; "System Deceptive" Producer: Steve Kravac; "Cleaner" By: Hopelifter; "Laws Against Sleep" By: Hopelifter; "One for the Committee" By: Sloe; "One for the Committee" Producer: Gordon Gurley; "Corporate Culprit" By: Sloe; "Corporate Culprit" Producer: Gordon Gurley; "Broken Necklace" By: Turnedown; "Broken Necklace" Producer: Dave Jagosz; "River Street" By: Turnedown; "River Street" Producer: Dave Jagosz; "Strouble St." By: Missing 23rd; "Strouble St." Producer: Russ Rankin; "Stealing Inside" By: Missing 23rd; "Stealing Inside" Producer: Russ Rankin; "Listening Station" By: Missing 23rd; "Listening Station" Producer: Russ Rankin; "What's Wrong with You Tonight" By: Television One (formerly Zoli Band); "What's Wrong with You Tonight" Written and Produced By: Zoli Teglas, Brett Rasmussen; "Depression" By: Television One (formerly Zoli Band); "Depression" Written and Produced By: Zoli Teglas, Brett Rasmussen; "No Vacancy" By: Stranded; "No Vacancy" Producer: Brian Tochilin; "Drunken Clarity" By: Stranded; "Drunken Clarity" Producer: Brian Tochilin; "The Race is Run" By: Bueno; "The Race is Run" Producer: Jim Lindbergh, Darian Rundall; "Build an Army" By: Rurik; "Build an Army" Written By: Christopher Dale; "Build an Army" Producer: Rurik; "Give Me Strength" By: No Motiv; "Give Me Strength" Producer: Trever Keith; "Going Numb" By: No Motiv; "Going Numb" Producer: Trever Keith; "To the Roots" By: No Motiv; "To the Roots" Producer: Trever Keith; "Connect" By: Alfa One Seven; "Connect" Words By: Enodna; "Connect" Music By: Alfa One Seven; "Connect" Produced By: Alfa One Seven Base 9; "J.S.S." By: Alfa One Seven; "What Are You Afraid Of" By: Alfa One Seven; "Squarely in the Groove" By: Fhonic; "Droppen the Mellow" By: Dr. Onionskin; "I Said It Before & I'll Say It Again" By: Dr. Onionskin; "Good" By: Dr. Onionskin; "Old Skoolin Ya" By: Dr. Onionskin; "Crenshaw Blvd" By: Dr. Onionskin; "End of the World" By: Dr. Onionskin; "Retro Active" By: Dr. Onionskin; "Ishiki Fumei (Unconscious)" By: Tony Guerrero; "Defiance" By: Tony Guerrero; "Effective Edge" By: Tony Guerrero; "Fire Breathing Dragon" By: Tony Guerrero; "Gipsy's" By: Tony Guerrero; "3 on the Tree" By: Tony Guerrero; "La Sirena" By: Tony Guerrero; "Rawk Walk" By: Tony Guerrero; "Shark Fin Soup" By: Tony Guerrero; "Surfprovisaci'on" By: Tony Guerrero; "TTL" By: Tony Guerrero; "Pet's Sake" By: Tony Guerrero; "Soul Searching" By: Tony Guerrero; Videographer: Hit & Run, Iratika, Loose Change, MonTaj, Momentum - Under The Influence, Poetic Silence, The Rising, Shelter, Sight Unseen, September Sessions,
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