Cool Boarders 2001

"Forget last year's turkey, which opted for frustrating realism, and enjoy this gripping challenge. It has a gentle learning curve, wide range of game modes and has that 'give it one more go' feel to it. But most important it's fun to play."

"The package boasts "lifelike runs and realistic control," as well as multiple events, but does this game live up to its promises, and deliver the diversity and realism that so many other games in this genre are lacking?"

"I've always felt comfortable with the controls in the Cool Boarders titles, and I'm glad they haven't changed. The button setup is intuitive and allows for a multitude of tricks. At times, it can get a little too close to button mashing, but it's fun just the same."

"Cool Boarders 2001 is like a winter without snow - a drag. If you're looking to add a snowboarding game to your PlayStation collection, MTV's Pure Ride more accurately captures the spirit of the sport and is much more fun to play."

"The trick system is basically the same as that in Cool Boarders 4, with the sole exception of a dozen or so special moves that have been added to this version."