SSX Tricky GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Sports / Racing

SSX Tricky

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SystemGame Boy Advance
GenreSports, Racing
DeveloperVisual Impact
PublisherEA Sports BIG
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesSSX
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

SSX Tricky is a sports game released for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Visual Impact and published by EA Sports BIG. It blends sports and racing elements.

Among the 139 GBA sports games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

It is part of the SSX series; on the GBA you can also try SSX 3. Visual Impact also made Kill.switch, Ford Racing 3 and Corvette for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing SSX Tricky is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

SSX Tricky gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

SSX Tricky walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for SSX Tricky.

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

SSX Tricky FAQ

Who made SSX Tricky?

It was developed by Visual Impact and published by EA Sports BIG.

Is SSX Tricky multiplayer?

No. SSX Tricky is a single-player game.

How long does SSX Tricky take to play?

As a sports game, SSX Tricky typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about SSX Tricky on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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