Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer

Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer is a surfing simulator named after the famous athlete and built around waves. The player chooses a rider, goes out on the water and tries to ride as spectacularly as possible: perform tricks, stay on the wave and not fall at the most unfortunate moment. A wave is not a background, but a living object that changes in shape and speed. Control requires a sense of rhythm: it is important to get on the board in time, set the direction and have time to get away from the closing wave. Conditions differ on different beaches, so there is no one scheme for all cases - in some places it’s better to ride along the wall, in others it’s easier to go into a trick. In addition to individual races, there are competitions and careers, where the results depend on the judges' assessments. Additionally, new riders, boards and locations are unlocked, and free mode allows you to ride without a goal, just exploring the waves. It is also worth noting that the game has different types of waves: long, short, pipes and coastal breaks. The score of the ride depends on the complexity of the tricks and the risk, so it is not profitable to ride “safely”. This is the right motivation for a sports arcade game. The game does not pretend to be a complete simulation of surfing, but it conveys its mood: sun, water, speed and balance between risk and beauty. For those who love this sport, Kelly Slater gives the opportunity to ride without going to the ocean.