Hamster Corporation has added the 1996 PlayStation snowboard title Cool Boarders to its new Console Archives line on Switch 2, continuing the publisher's streak of retro re-releases. The port preserves the game's chunky, early-3D feel: it can be clumsy compared to later snowboarding hits but still delivers a satisfying blast of 90s arcade-style shredding.

  • Release context: This is one of the first Console Archives entries on Switch 2, reintroducing a nearly 30-year-old PlayStation sports title as part of Hamster's ongoing retro catalogue efforts.
  • Handling and tricks: Riders feel intentionally heavy, so timing and deliberate inputs matter. Jumping builds momentum for aerials, while a dedicated drift input helps you carve turns and stay on course through tight sections.
  • Hazards and course design: Tracks demand careful navigation—trees, steep drops and environmental traps punish hasty runs, making memorisation and measured play important for decent runs.
  • Presentation and legacy: The visuals and animations wear their age, and it doesn't reach the polish of later genre benchmarks, but the port captures the era's vibe and remains enjoyable for fans of period-authentic sports games.
  • Who it's for: If you like retro ports and early 3D sports titles, this is a worthwhile pick on Switch 2; players expecting a modernized snowboarding experience may find it rougher than contemporary classics.

Source: Nintendo Life

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