Feeling a Lack of Winter Sports in Your Life? Huck It!

Games like the FIFA and Madden series allow fans of soccer or American football to enjoy their passion, even if they can’t play the game in real life.

series allow fans of soccer or American football to enjoy their passion, even if they can’t play the game in real life. What about those who prefer things like skiing and snowboarding? The SSX series took care of the former back in the late 90’s and early 00’s, and HuckIt is aiming to fill the void for the latter…at least on mobile devices.

Catch some sweet air, dude

Mystic Media, LLC, created the world of Huck It based on a “mystery” resort in Utah, taking photos and modeling the topography on the actual area, to create a skiing experience for players that’s as close to the real thing as some folks will get. With two different modes (racing and freestyle), players will be able to participate in leaderboard challenges against other app users, winning bragging rights among friends via integrated social media. “Huck” cliffs exist for tricks, while slalom and timed racing events are there for speed freaks. Custom characters, outfits, and even types of skis can be unlocked for greater personalization, as well.

The developers also wanted to make the experience realistic in the way of weather conditions and how they affect the characters. Snow, wind, and ice are all things that can make or break a run, and present challenges along the way. The movement of the characters is meant to be more natural, as well, so that even experienced skiers can get the familiar rush of victory without the pain of making a mistake. There’s even a bonus round featuring Abe Lincoln on a snowboard, because…reasons.

Huck It can be obtained on both iTunesand Google Play, and is free (though it offers in-app purchases). You can find out more via Twitter, Facebook, and even check out photos on Instagram.