Outfits
Outfits in SSX Tricky are a fantastic way to personalize your favorite riders, offering a visual progression that mirrors your skill and dedication. While they don't provide any direct stat bonuses, unlocking them is a core part of the game's reward system, adding significant replayability and a satisfying sense of accomplishment. Each character boasts a unique wardrobe, ranging from their initial gear to flamboyant 'Tricky' themed costumes.
Types of Outfits
Every character in SSX Tricky has a distinct set of outfits that become available as you progress through the World Circuit. Understanding the different tiers helps in planning your unlock strategy:
- Default Outfit: This is the attire your character begins with. It's their signature look before you start earning those coveted gold medals.
- Alternate Outfits (1st & 2nd): These outfits typically offer different color schemes, minor design variations, or a slightly more stylized look compared to the default. They are generally the first unlockable outfits for each character.
- Tricky Outfits: These are the pinnacle of character customization in SSX Tricky. Vibrant, over-the-top, and often featuring glowing elements or exaggerated designs, Tricky outfits embody the game's energetic aesthetic. Unlocking a character's Tricky outfit is a clear sign of mastery and dedication.
Unlocking Outfits: A Comprehensive Guide
The primary method for unlocking new outfits for any character is by earning Gold Medals in the World Circuit. Each character has their own progression track, meaning you must play through the World Circuit with a specific character to unlock their unique outfits. The more gold medals you accumulate with a character, the more outfits become available. There are two main categories of unlock requirements:
1. General Gold Medal Milestones
Most outfits are unlocked by achieving a cumulative number of gold medals with a specific character across various courses in the World Circuit. This encourages players to master multiple tracks with their chosen rider.
- First Alternate Outfit: Typically unlocked after earning 3 Gold Medals with a character in the World Circuit.
- Second Alternate Outfit: Usually unlocked after earning 6 Gold Medals with a character in the World Circuit.
- Tricky Outfit: The ultimate unlock, requiring you to earn a total of 9 Gold Medals with a character in the World Circuit. This signifies you've dominated nearly every course with that rider.
2. Course-Specific Gold Medal Unlocks
While the majority of outfits follow the general gold medal milestones, some outfits are specifically tied to earning a gold medal on a particular course. This adds an element of targeted progression.
- Example: Earning a gold medal on Tokyo Megaplex might unlock a specific alternate outfit for the character you are playing. Similarly, achieving gold on Aloha Ice Jam could unlock another.
- Strategy: To ensure you don't miss any outfits, aim to get a gold medal on every course with your preferred character. This guarantees you meet both the general medal count and any course-specific requirements.
Step-by-Step Unlock Process
- Choose Your Rider: Select the character whose outfits you wish to unlock from the character selection screen.
- Enter World Circuit: Navigate to the World Circuit mode from the main menu.
- Compete and Win Gold: Play through the various events (Race and Showoff) available in the World Circuit. Focus on achieving Gold Medals.
- Monitor Progress: After each event, the game will notify you of any new unlocks. You can also check your character's progress and available outfits in the "Customize Rider" section from the main menu. Here, you can often see the specific requirements for the next outfit.
- Continue Dominating: Keep earning Gold Medals across different courses until all outfits for your chosen character are unlocked.
Checking Unlock Requirements
To view the specific unlock requirements for each outfit for a particular character:
- From the main menu, select "Customize Rider."
- Choose the character whose outfits you want to inspect.
- Navigate to the "Outfits" tab.
- Highlight any locked outfit. The game will display the specific criteria needed to unlock it (e.g., "Earn 6 Gold Medals in World Circuit" or "Earn Gold on Tokyo Megaplex").
Consolidating Unlockables: Outfits and Boards
the unlock system for outfits runs in parallel with the unlock system for snowboards. Both are primarily tied to earning Gold Medals in the World Circuit with a specific character. This means that as you work towards unlocking all outfits for a character, you will also be making significant progress towards unlocking their unique snowboards. For a complete overview of all unlockables, including character-specific boards and secret characters, please refer to the dedicated "Unlockables" section of this guide.
Completionist's Goal
Collecting all outfits for every character is a significant undertaking and a true mark of an SSX Tricky master. Not only does it showcase your skill across all courses, but it also allows you to fully appreciate the unique artistic design and personality of each rider. Don't underestimate the satisfaction of seeing your favorite character shredding down the mountain in their ultimate Tricky gear!