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Polaris SnoCross brings the world of high-speed snowmobile racing home to the PlayStation. Chock-full of real licenses from actual snowmobile makers and modifiers, players will have to take on the world's best in hopes of becoming a modern hero of the snowmobile world. There are three differen...

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Developer
Vicarious Visions

Released on
2000

Size
1–4 Players

Version
PlayStation

Requirements
Sony Playstation

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Racing

Publisher
Vatical Entertainment

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Polaris SnoCross brings the world of high-speed snowmobile racing home to the PlayStation. Chock-full of real licenses from actual snowmobile makers and modifiers, players will have to take on the world’s best in hopes of becoming a modern hero of the snowmobile world.

There are three different modes to choose from within Polaris SnoCross. These modes include Single Event, Instant Action and Tournament Series. The first two simply throw you right into an arcade experience, but the Tournament mode is a bit different. Here, you will race a small number of tracks, going for first-place finishes in hopes of obtaining the highest score of any of the other drivers. Doing so will open up new tracks to conquer, as well as more modern snowmobiles.

Beyond this, players also have the ability to continually upgrade their own machines. They do this by performing one of over 15 tricks found in the game. They must do this during races, and every time they successfully perform a trick, they gain points in their Wrench meter. Fill up a meter, and it’s time for automatic customization in between races. Players can upgrade parts, strengthen some areas of handling at the expense of others, and the like.

Of course, if players ever get sick of simply racing the computer, they can also engage a friend in one-on-one snowmobile action. Use the tracks’ various secret routes to your advantage and turn your friend into so many ice crystals as you take the checkered flag. So get on your snowmobile and take on Polaris Snocross.

Features
* Compete in three distinct leagues and on 10 different tracks
* Perform such stunts as front and back flips, corkscrews, gyroscopes, and more
* Choose from 16 licensed snowmobiles

Polaris SnoCross

Overview & History

Released in 2012 by the arcade specialists at Raw Thrills, SnoCross (highly recognized by fans as Polaris SnoCross due to its prominent licensing) delivered the freezing, high-octane intensity of professional snowmobile racing to arcade halls worldwide. The game stands out for its official partnership with Polaris, allowing players to pilot highly detailed, authentic sled models like the IQ and Rush series. Navigating through perilous, snow-covered environments, players compete against aggressive AI opponents across global locales, making it a staple of modern motion-cabinet racing history.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Polaris SnoCross revolves around aggressive riding, heavy physics, and high-flying stunt work. The game features six intense tracks set in locations ranging from Chamonix to Moscow, each packed with sudden drops, ice patches, and massive jump ramps. A core mechanic is the Trick System: when launched into the air, players can execute extreme maneuvers such as Nac-Nacs, Can-Cans, and Cliffhangers. Completing these tricks successfully rewards players with a vital speed boost. Players must also manage track terrain, leaning into sharp corners to prevent wiping out, and using aggressive bumps to shove rivals off course. Progression allows for custom sled upgrades, boosting engine power, grip, and suspension.

Keyboard Controls

Arrow Keys / D-Pad: Steer Left/Right, Lean Forward/Backward (for landing stability)
Action Keys: Spacebar to Accelerate, Alt/Ctrl to Brake, Z / X / C to perform mid-air stunts
Enter: Start Game / Pause