Grand Mountain Adventure 2 9+

I’ve been a huge fan of GMA1 for years! After quickly, double diamonding all the mountains, getting a 25,410 top trick, and pounding XL Park world until I got number six global, I was ready for something fresh. GMA2 did not disappoint! Everything about it has been improved! From huge additions, like zip lining, waterwinches, and the incredible paraglider to small ones like more realistic airtime and a quicker and more responsive Monty! I have had a wonderful time double diamond in all the challenges, looking for transitions and ski passes, and gapping and conquering lifts, but now I 100% completed all mountains and I’m looking forward to more! The new tricks and Park features you’ve added are fantastic as well! Some features I think would be sick are being able to free paraglide on all the mountains, not just Fiedeljoch and Col De Ghironda. Maybe even be able to purchase your own with 50,000 credits? A huge Norwegian mountain with lots of powder and terrain parks would take to another level as well. If you three brothers ever make another game I hope it’ll be a mountain biking one! Also the demo pictures of the game on the App Store have some insane skis that are not available in the game. Maybe on the next mountain? Keep up the good work guys, and thanks! -SHREDDER

If you’ve ever played Grand Mountain adventure before, you’re familiar with the formula. Essentially you ski (or snowboard) around a mountain, collecting ski passes and doing challenges until you unlock the next mountain. It seems like a simple game but it’s consistently engaging and fun. It is easily beatable for less skilled players and also reserves hardcore Double Black Diamond challenges for experienced players. Another neat addition in this installment are the new powerup challenges. Some challenges equip you with super fast skis, others give you parachutes, and some give you a double jump. It adds a fun twist to the otherwise somewhat repetitive gameplay. My personal favorite feature in this installment is the added customization options. Completing certain challenges on mountains, like getting all black diamond medals, unlocks separate articles of clothing and apparel to customize your character with, which is a big step up from the last games full body suits.

Summary: GMA 2 is a true return to form that adds satisfying QoL features and interesting new mechanics to the core gameplay loop of the original. If you are willing to pay 8 dollars, this game is an absolute blast to play and master.