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FreakOut: Extreme Freeride
Developer Coldwood Interactive
FreakOut: Extreme Freeride is a sports video game developed by Swedish studio ColdWood Interactive and published by JoWooD Productions. The player controls one of six playable skiers from a third-person perspective using a combination of buttons to jump and perform tricks, and has to complete challenges to unlock new mountains and equipment. FreakOut was announced on August 16, 2006, and released on PlayStation 2,… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
43 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 17, 2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
69
Fresh
18 positive · 8 negative
95% range 50–83%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 18 | 8 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 5 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
24 of 33 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
69% recommend · 20 yes, 9 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 29 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (79 of 93 positive).
Players praise the game's fun arcade gameplay and nostalgic value. [1][2] Many reviewers love the soundtrack and visuals, calling them great for an older game. [3][4][5] Several players criticize the broken controller support and poor controls. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [7]
Game has real potential to be fun, a bit reminiscent of SSX on Tour. Too bad the controls SUCK SO TOTALLY. You cannot properly map the controls to a gamepad and once you try you cannot even reset to the Default keyboard controls so you are doubly buggered. Considering it was released for PS2 and worked with a controller on that platform it is just a very poor effort by the devs with the shoddy controls on this PC …
- [11]
No controller support, early PS2 graphics, unintuitive interface and controls. I'm sorry, guys. This is FAIL. I'll be requesting a refund on this one. The only thing they got right was the soundtrack.
- [1]
Being a hardcore fan since it came out I must say this game really is something special and has a special place in my heart. I remember playing it in the winter with my friends over and we would have an awesome time. We would compete with eachother when the highscores were online. We were in the TOP 10 *literally*. The visuals are still great and it works fine on newer machines and OS's. Been spamming the forums for …
- [3]
+ fun + nostalgic + arcade + great soundtrack + menus and UI still hold up well + 6 characters to choose from, upgradeable stats + unlockable cosmetics and special tricks + well thought out stages with multiple viable lines + freestyle or challenges + local coop + well optimized, quality port + better than SNOW or any alternatives on steam
- [2]
FreakOut ... ... is not a perfekt Game, but its one of the few Freestyleski Games on PC. Clearly you cant compare it with the new Game called SNOW here on Steam. This one is from 2007 and the grafics always remind you on that. BUT its a really fun Game and it has great chellanges. Its a Game you could play for 1000 of hours like I did with the non-Steam version. I would recommend this Game to every Skier, especially …
Summarised from 32 of the 44 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 14, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
FreakOut: Extreme Freeride sits at 69% positive across 26 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Reviews for non-PC platforms were less favorable. In a PS2 review, Romendil of JeuxVideo.com said that while the game is not "calamitous," it lacks any "hair-raising" sensations and that the gameplay is " classic and accessible", but "doesn't reach the ankles of games that inspired it, such as SXX." However, both reviewers noted that the game's soundtrack was its strongest point.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
43 of 43 · most liked firstBeing a hardcore fan since it came out I must say this game really is something special and has a special place in my heart. I remember playing it in the winter with my friends over and we would have an awesome time. We would compete with eachother when the highscores were online. We were in the TOP 10 *literally*. The visuals are still great and it works fine on newer machines and OS's. Been spamming the forums for years now hoping it would get released. In 2010 I even got this game to be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →FreakOut ... ... is not a perfekt Game, but its one of the few Freestyleski Games on PC. Clearly you cant compare it with the new Game called SNOW here on Steam. This one is from 2007 and the grafics always remind you on that. BUT its a really fun Game and it has great chellanges. Its a Game you could play for 1000 of hours like I did with the non-Steam version. I would recommend this Game to every Skier, especially to Freeskiers out there. Keep on Ridin^^
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Visually the game looks a lot like SSX 3, but you can change the screen size to match current monitors and add antialiasing. You have a selection of about six skiers, and you can customize them with different clothes and gear. I was a little disappointed in the overall lack of customization. It's enough that you can pick an outfit you like, but you probably wont be satisfied with the selection of hats, pants, and jackets. Either way I've seen more customization in other snow games (Amped comes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The partial contorller support is broken.. half the buttons wont map.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →> tries out super freaks 1 ultimate edition > looks inside > hmm... there's something about this.... > why is this game so fun.... > 3 hours later > EL PROFESOR WONT GET THE MONKEY COUNCIL, QUICK, TO THE FREAKOUT BUNKER, WE MUST FEND OFF AGAINST THE SUPER NORMALS
positive · AI labelView post →It's Linda vs Samantha from Stretch Panic! It's a cool game where you can stretch stuff and battle bosses! #drawing #digitaldrawing #cartoon #stretchPanic #freakOut #hippaLinda
neutral · AI labelView post →Awesome Game. IF you played the non-Steam version for more than 100 hours you know how this feels like :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They couldn't even be bothered to properly implement controller support with this console port, no rumble and half the buttons don't work even though all worked perfectly on console.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game has real potential to be fun, a bit reminiscent of SSX on Tour. Too bad the controls SUCK SO TOTALLY. You cannot properly map the controls to a gamepad and once you try you cannot even reset to the Default keyboard controls so you are doubly buggered. Considering it was released for PS2 and worked with a controller on that platform it is just a very poor effort by the devs with the shoddy controls on this PC port. This factor alone ruins what could have been a fun game. If you are used to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice Arcade-Game ;)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Challenge failed, Challenge failed, Challenge failed, Challenge failed, Challenge failed!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →+ fun + nostalgic + arcade + great soundtrack + menus and UI still hold up well + 6 characters to choose from, upgradeable stats + unlockable cosmetics and special tricks + well thought out stages with multiple viable lines + freestyle or challenges + local coop + well optimized, quality port + better than SNOW or any alternatives on steam
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's Freakout Friday!~ We doin' a spoopy game with Tatsu tonight! #VTuber #ENVTuber #VSky #GoingLive www.twitch.tv/libraryofjing
neutral · AI labelView post →good game but no controller support implemented. thats lazy - refund.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Real Playtime: 100+ Hours (CD version) Probably should mention that I`m biased. This game helped me survive through my first and second heartbreaks. From the technical standpoint this game is solid but not impressive. It just works and never bothers. Visually it`s good, especially the snow and the sky. Colors are a bit drab. No physics, but ragdoll animations can be fun sometimes. Hitting a tree while doing tricks looks amusing. Soundtrack is amazing for the time, I have all the songs…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No controller support, early PS2 graphics, unintuitive interface and controls. I'm sorry, guys. This is FAIL. I'll be requesting a refund on this one. The only thing they got right was the soundtrack.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Last night in Melee: 1. Aklo won The Pre-Game, beating BING and i4 (OH) 2. Blue won IUPUI Friday Freakout, beating Butterdonkey and coffee (IN) 3. Kevbot won Rowan SSBM, beating Dawson and Young Neil (NJ) 4. Zamu won TSI Melee Weekly, beating golfbum7 and Andy (IL)
neutral · AI labelView post →the graphics are nice and the soundtrack is amazing. the gameplay and career mode structure feels like a rip off of aggressive inline if im being honest. biggest complaint is that controllers are not auto-mapped. overall its your basic action sports game from the late 2000's that really doesn't stand out much. honestly you could play SSX with some late 2000's pop punk in the background and get a much more enjoyable experience.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →FreakOut: Extreme Freeride is an extreme skiing game from 2007 but still rocks (the game + the soundtrack too) - Adjustable screen resolution - The graphics looks good in 1080p even the game is from '07 - Amazing maps - Some says the 'Partical Controller Support' is not working perfectly, but who cares... keyboard master race - Few minor bugs, but you rarely meet them - Great soundtrack for extreme skiing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nostalgia hits hard sometimes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is realy fun and realy nice :) however this is not a game for the new and stylish skiers
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →made a couple of cinder doodles because this game is my new hyperfixation #traditionalart #artist #freakout #stretchpanic #hippalinda #shitpost
positive · AI labelView post →Very good old game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hibushibire – Phantom Fuzzy Exotica https://freq.org.uk/reviews/hibushibire-phantom-fuzzy-exotica/ ..things haven’t changed much with the way the album is structured in relation to the band’s previous studio offerings. We have four shorter tracks on (the virtual in my case) side one, followed by a much longer track filling out side two. The album is supposedly themed on ghosts and things that seem to exist but don’t.. @davros23 #psychedelic #freakout #musicreview
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm back! 🔴 GOING LIVE on Twitch! Continuing (maybe FINISHING) Mario & Luigi: Brothership! It's a Return Freakout - too much has happened. Let's get back to it while knocking this game out of the park. Twitch.tv/WeirdFTW
neutral · AI labelView post →PATCH NOTES: qrampage now exhibits PUBLIC FREAKOUT reaction spontaneously in order to restore game balance
neutral · AI labelView post →this one is only for the hc fraction of ppl that pick up any snowboard/skating/bmx and such game they can get their hands on i just recently quit that habit bc there were like 3 unplayable games in a row that i picked up otherwise your better of playing games that are simply better in every way possible first even if they might cost a little more i think "snow" is actually still free and its about the same god awful engine, gfx and controls id definately play that 1st or simply get steep in a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Remarkable extreme skiing game! Insanely fun and addictive once you get the hang of it :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A streamer that interacts and reacts with story and atmosphere genuinely. That is, doesn’t lampshade dramatic events, misses story with too much chat with chat, reacts to scary stuff without performative YouTuber Freakout Shriek™, but is still honest with how much he is or isn’t enjoying the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →🚀🐈 First time Freakout Friday! I'm going to play SOMA, a scary game that was recommended! Come keep me company please??? twitch.tv/nochigames
neutral · AI labelView post →Fun, great graphics for a old game, and amazing sound track. The music is so good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →@davepettit.bsky.social freq.org.uk/reviews/hibu... supposedly themed on ghosts and things that seem to exist but don’t.. there are a lot more vocals .. restrained guitar and effects work is slowly surrendered to more #freakout territory #psychedelic #musicreview @[email protected] RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:evocfgfx3nkoccovotpzk6zc/post/3my2qpqebzqq2
neutral · AI labelView post →🚨Stocks ⬆️: Trump & Iran Close To Deal? 🚀SpaceX: Record IPO, Closes Up 19% 📺Paramount-Warner Merger: DOJ Clears Way 📁Epstein Files: White House “Freakout” 🏀Knicks/Spurs: NY Up 3-1, Game 5 Tonight ⚽️World Cup: U.S. Beats Paraguay open.substack.com/pub/giserman... #breakingnews
neutral · AI labelView post →🚨Stocks ⬆️: Trump, Iran Differ On Deal 🚀SpaceX: Record IPO, Closes Up 19% 💸Trump—“I Love Inflation” 📁Epstein Files: White House “Freakout” ⚽️ World Cup: US vs Paraguay 9pmET 🏀Knicks/Spurs: NY Up 3-1, Game 5 Sat open.substack.com/pub/giserman... #breakingnews
neutral · AI labelView post →A man in the crowd at an Arkansas basketball game repeatedly makes Nazi salutes and screams "Heil Hitler" until the other game-goers give him their rebuttal ⚽️🏀🏈Sports Freakout⚾️🎾🥊
neutral · AI labelView post →the controls make me wanna die, controller remapping is also schizo guess work or steam input hackery, keyboard just sucks to play with. besides that the "free roam" levels are globally locked so you're forced to do the large amount of challenges to even progress in career mode, and trust me i've tried fast unlocking them, just comes off as a really boring and rough experience.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →much fun, much relax, much winter vibes. smooth gameplay/physics. loving it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Freak out AKA Stretch Panic on the PS2 Developed by Treasure published by Swing Entertainment released in 2001 The game is Treasures first 3D Platformer, you play as Linda as she stretches, pinches and bends objects to defeat her evil sisters. www.nabbit.co.uk #freakout
neutral · AI labelView post →♪ "CUZ' THIS IS MY LIFE AS I WANT IT TO BE;" SLIDIN' DOWN THE MOUNTAIN WITH A RUPTURED SPLEEN ♪
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →FINAL 2 DAYS for The Painted Wastelands Kickstarter! Open that third eye and take a gander: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thepaintedwastelands/the-painted-wastelands Help them make it the best whateverthefuckitis ever! #ttrpgs #oldschoolessentials #dnd #indierpgs #psychedelic #freakout
neutral · AI labelView post →#NowPlaying Frank #Zappa and the Mothers of Invention - Who Are The Brain Police? #FreakOut #PsychedelicRock #RockGod #YouCareWhatIListenTo
neutral · AI labelView post →I just got reminded of Nostalgia in 12 minutes, now that's a new record
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cool snowy game best enjoyed in heat of summer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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