Fourth SSX, the series changes course toward ski resort culture and young blood. Light cel-shaded style, more grounded courses and still pleasant local multiplayer. A notch below SSX 3 but still fun pad in hand, especially with friends.
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Category
Sports1 player3+
Description
Snowboarders including Mario tackle slopes in this Japanese EA Sports GameCube SSX on Tour version. Published by EA Sports, released in Japan in November 2005. Japanese version of SSX on Tour with playable Mario, Luigi and other Nintendo characters in mountain races.
SSX on Tour with Mario review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Rockier and angrier, the musical selection leans toward punk and metal to match the rebellious spirit of the slopes. Distorted guitars and nervy tempos charge the descents with a jubilant fury. This rawer musical turn gives the entry a personality all its own, still appreciated by enthusiasts.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Skis or board, you bomb down entire resorts chasing fame, between frantic races and stylish tricks. The addition of a more rock-flavoured, customisable streak gives the series a fresh identity. The descent stays exhilarating, the pace brisk and the freedom to carve as addictive as ever. A generous vintage for fans of riding.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,1 GB📅24/11/2005
Published by EA Sports BIG
SSX on Tour with Mario (GameCube) price, value & rarity
The Japanese version of SSX on Tour featuring Mario, Luigi and Peach as playable characters, a hallmark of the GameCube variant. This crossover between Electronic Arts' sports license and the Nintendo world gives the Japanese edition a particular cachet, all the more as its local run was limited. Its desirability rests on that unusual collaboration and regional scarcity, sought by fans of Mario crossovers outside Nintendo's own productions.
Is SSX on Tour with Mario still worth playing in 2026?
SSX on Tour extends the extreme arcade riding series with an assertive punk art direction and the unexpected addition of skiing alongside snowboarding. The sense of speed and the outsized tricks stay exhilarating, and the playable presence of Mario and Peach on GameCube adds a tasty touch. The rockier tone and the tour structure somewhat divide fans of earlier entries, yet the immediate thrill is intact. A solid representative of the extreme arcade genre from the mid-2000s well worth revisiting.
