This was one of the first Nintendo 64 games my brother's and I played growing up. Unfortunately, unlike its predecessors it does have a lot to be desired. You see Snowboard Kids is (in a sense) basically Mario Kart but not too bad. You get 3 sets of offensive items and 1 for defense/evasion and race down a mountain or high area until you reach the finish line/ lift. As a bonus the game makes you work for those item boxes via executing tricks. It isn't bad considering the rewards on the field and off when buying new boards or color customs. The music is nostalgic and represents well what console it is on. But that doesn't mean this game is without flaws or continuity. For example, most races take place on snowy roads. I say most because some don't and while it is fun racing down grassy/sandy roads that kinda takes you out of the "snow" aspect the game preaches. But that is only two courses out of the playable nine. Then there is the main campaign and cast of characters. One of the characters by the way looking a little too "mature" physically for a 11/12-year-old (Linda). The others being rambunctious rivals and friends. Although Nancy and Tommy are chill. Our wonder bread starter character Slash Kamei is the competitive, troublemaker who is seen as the group's leader but can take his antics too far. Him and Jam are the goofs that get into all kinds of mischief. You get that in the final cutscene. However, that's about it. No developments or story plot. Just a couple quick game modes then the end. The CPU's don't make getting into the game that easy either since when playing the main campaign, the difficulty jumps rapidly between the 4th and 6th courses. And don't get me started on the last three... It is fun but there is a reason why my siblings and even friends who were taught this game prefer Snowboard Kids 2! I come back for the memories, to flex with Shinobin, special tricks, the music, and chaotic races but that's about it.