LIHU‘E — Billabong and Biodroid, a Portuguese game developer, are proud to present Billabong Surf Trip, a brand new surf game for surfers made by surfers, states a press release from Billabong. The demand for a new surfer’s game has
LIHU‘E — Billabong and Biodroid, a Portuguese game developer, are proud to present Billabong Surf Trip, a brand new surf game for surfers made by surfers, states a press release from Billabong.
The demand for a new surfer’s game has been brewing slowly in the surfing community and this brand new iPhone game brings an authentic experience that captures the real essence of surfing.
“Biodroid is very excited to be developing world class surfing titles in partnership with Billabong,” says Ricardo Flores, producer, Biodroid Productions.
This new game explores the surf theme in a totally authentic way; each nuance of the surf life will be brought to life. The player will be able to travel around the world getting to know some of the world championship tour locations and surf breaks that are so special to surfers. Both concept and game-play are validated and tested by Billabong Pro Surfers.
“This is a surf game with the kind of true surfing simulations that will make you feel you are at that perfect spot” said Scott Wallace, VP of New Media. “It’s a trip around the world to surf the best waves on the planet.”
Super-realistic waves that can be traveled to on Billabong Surf Trip include World Championship Tour locations like Pipeline, Hawai‘i; Mundaka, Spain; Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa; Teahupoo, Tahiti and many others.
Billabong’s A-Team of professional surfers tested all aspects of the game, giving specific input on the look and feel.
“The player has direct control of the board on the wave,” said Taj Burrow, currently rated No. 1 on the ASP World Tour. “You focus on pace rather than on action.”
The surf-art style graphics create realistic visuals, and the game has many highlights that create a whole world inside the surfing culture. Future platforms will include Sony PSP, Wii Ware, Xbox 360.
“The player paddles in the water waiting for the right wave,” said Tiago Pires, another ASP top surfer who has been involved with testing Billabong Surf Trip. “At the right moment the player jumps onto the board. The camera tracks the player as he rides the wave. The wave is dynamic and changes constantly. It’s the ultimate thrill for any die-hard surfer, nothing comes close to being in the tube!”
