Alpine Racer demo
Alpine Racer

Alpine Racer is here!

Hit the slopes with Alpine Racer by Namco! Ski and snowboard in this version of the arcade hit. Blistering 3D graphics bring the sport to life as you pull off aerial tricks and fly down the alpine. Claim your spot as King of the Mountain!

Screenshots

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Alpine Racer Fun Facts

  • Alpine Racer was first released in 1995 as an arcade game.
  • There are 3 titles in the Alpine racer series: Alpine Racer, Alpine Racer 2 and Alpine Racer 3.
  • Once made of highly polished wood, most skis are now made of plastics, polyurethane foam, and other materials.
  • Traditional competitive skiing is comprised of four events, two of which are known as Alpine events (downhill and slalom).

How to Play

Features:

  • Based on the arcade smash hit.
  • Exciting skiing or snowboarding gameplay!
  • Intuitive accelerometer or touch-screen controls!
  • Un-lockable content will have players coming back for more!
  • The ability to race a "ghost image" of your best run in Time Attack Mode.
  • The game features four colorful characters and four high-speed courses.
  • Customizable character attributes: Earn points to upgrade your top speed, acceleration, power and outfits!

Hints & Tips:

  • Try different difficulty levels. Higher difficulty levels earn you more experience towards Skills Points!
  • Stay on your feet! Crashing will not only cost you precious seconds, but experience towards Skill Points as well!
  • Turning will cause a loss of speed. Stay in a straight line as long as possible!
  • Watch out for different kinds of snow on the course. Some types of snow may prevent acceleration!
  • On each course, find the optimal path down the mountain to shave off precious seconds.