1080 Avalanche

A man snowboarding down a snow covered slope in daytime

What Is 1080 Avalanche?

1080 Avalanche is an arcade genre snowboarding game for the Nintendo GameCube for up to 4 people. Players snowboard down multiple slopes across Match Race, Time Attack, and Multiplayer modes to get first place, high scores, and collect medals.


1080 Avalanche is an arcade genre snowboarding game for up to 4 people


The game includes multiple snowboarders to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, along with three difficultly levels.

Optional local multiplayer for up to 4 players via LAN (local area network) can be played by connecting multiple Nintendo GameCube together via accessories sold separately.


1080 Avalanche Release Date

1080 Avalanche released on December 1, 2003 for the Nintendo GameCube. The game is a sequel to 1080 Snowboarding on the Nintendo 64.


1080 Avalanche released on December 1, 2003


Additionally, Avalanche has never been re-released or re-mastered and there hasn’t been a new entry in the series in nearly 20 years.


Why 1080 Avalanche Is A Bucket List Game

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1080 Avalanche is a realistic snowboarding game with arcade gameplay about speeding down slopes alone or with friends in a variety of fun game modes.

Try to get the fastest time on a given course in Time Trial (while finding hidden coins scattered throughout the snow covered mountains), race for first place in Match Race, and try to navigate through gates in Gate Challenge.

And I can’t forget to mention the colorful cast of snowboarders to choose, various difficulties so select from Novice to Expert, and the ability to perform cool tricks during a race.

Superb snow effects and sounds compliment satisfying gameplay and an unforgettable rock soundtrack that creates a fun snowboarding game like no other.

  • Snow visuals are awesome
  • Fast and fun racing gameplay
  • Finding all hidden coins is addicting
  • Great soundtrack
  • Nice variety in game modes
  • Medium Replay Value

What Systems Is 1080 Avalanche On? Where Can You Play It?

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1080 Avalanche released exclusively on Nintendo GameCube in 2003.

Nintendo developed and published the game, therefore it did not release for PC, PlayStation, or Xbox consoles.


What Genre Is 1080 Avalanche?

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1080 Avalanche is a snowboarding racing game with arcade-like gameplay for one or more players. The game includes both single and multiplayer modes.


1080 Avalanche is a snowboarding racing game


Gameplay in 1080 Avalanche is fast-paced and easy to learn, reminiscent to video games found in arcades.

Racing down the slopes is fast, while jumping and maneuvering snowboarders require just a few button presses to accomplish.


How Long Does It Take To Beat 1080 Avalanche?

1080 avalanche screenshot of a person snowboarding down a slope in the day
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Overall, 1080 Avalanche takes 2 to 10  hours on average to complete. Rushed playthroughs can be completed in 2 hours or less, while completionists (those who want to finish everything) can take 12 to 20 hours or more.

 

1080 Avalanche takes 2 to 10 hours on average to complete


1080 Avalanche Average Completion Time

  • 2 to 10+ hours

1080 Avalanche Completionist Play Time

  • 12 to 20+ hours

1080 Avalanche encourage additional play time by providing hidden collectibles to find and snowboards to unlock.

Multiple difficulty modes, various snowboarders to master, time attack trials, high scores to obtain, and multiplayer sessions also add replay value to the game.

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