HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate Demo Hands-On Report From BitSummit PUNCH
Game Spark published a hands-on report of the Japanese-language demo for the arcade-style snowboarding game HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate, shown at the BitSummit PUNCH indie game event in Kyoto on May 22. The game is developed by Mexican studio Wabisabi Games and published by Acclaim. The demo includes five modes: freestyle, race, slalom, and a relaxed 'chill' mode. Players can choose from four riders in the demo, though the Steam store page promises 11 riders and 47 boards with level-up progression. The fourth rider is a dinosaur named YUKIGON, who has high speed but less maneuverability. During races, players can perform tricks on jumps and attack other riders, though trick scoring does not affect race results. The right stick functions as a BGM player, letting riders switch music while playing. The game supports both online and offline multiplayer. The demo's Japanese localization was functional, though official Japanese support has not been announced on the Steam page. The release date is unannounced.