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ESPN - X-Winter Games - Snowboarding is one of those early GBA sports games that feels rough around the edges but has its moments. The controls take some getting used to—your boarder doesn’t always respond the way you’d expect, and landing tricks can feel a bit stiff.

What stands out is the variety of runs. Some slopes are wide open for big air, while others twist through tight trees where one wrong move sends you face-first into the snow. The graphics are basic, but the sense of speed when you hit a steep drop is surprisingly decent for a handheld game from that era.

It’s not the deepest snowboarding sim, but if you’re looking for a quick arcade-style ride down the mountain, ESPN - X-Winter Games - Snowboarding gets the job done.