Surf(video game)
| Surf | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Edge |
| Release | 2020 |
| Genre(s) | Casual,sports |
Surfis abrowser gamedeveloped byMicrosoftthat is shipped with theMicrosoft Edgeweb browser. In the game, the player must control asurferas they move across a body of water while also collecting power-ups and evading obstacles and akraken.The game features three game modes (Endless, Time trial, and Zigzag), has character customization, and supports keyboard, mouse, touch and gamepad controls.[1]
Players can also zoom out using the browser settings to cheat in the game.
LikeGoogle Chrome'sDinosaur Game,Surfis accessible from the browser's offline error page and can also be accessed by enteringedge://surfinto the Edge address bar.[2]Its gameplay has been frequently compared to the 1991 video gameSkiFree.[3][4]Microsoft also hosts a version of the game with limited features that is playable from any modern web browser.[5]The game is also included with theAndroidandiOSversions of Edge.[6][7]Users can also play the game while waiting for Windows 11 setup to finish.
In 2021, the game was updated with seasonal theming that changed the surfer to askieron a snowy mountain as an homage toSkiFree.[8]The kraken normally in the game was also replaced by theAbominable Snowman(Yeti), also fromSkiFree.[9]
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References[edit]
- ^Warren, Tom (26 February 2020)."Microsoft is adding a secret SkiFree-like surfing game into its Edge browser".The Verge.Retrieved25 March2022.
- ^"Microsoft's surf game gets some handy new features on Edge Canary".Windows Central.10 June 2021.Retrieved25 March2022.
- ^"Microsoft Edge has a cute game to play when you're offline".Engadget.26 May 2020.Retrieved25 March2022.
- ^Warren, Tom (26 May 2020)."You can now play Microsoft's new surf game inside the Edge browser".The Verge.Retrieved25 March2022.
- ^"Microsoft's surf game from Edge is now available on the web".Windows Central.15 April 2021.Retrieved25 March2022.
- ^"Edge Canary for Android now supports the browser's surf game".Windows Central.2 September 2021.Retrieved25 March2022.
- ^Buria, Taras (3 December 2021)."Microsoft has finally brought the Surf game to iOS".Winaero.
- ^"Microsoft Edge surf game swaps waves for a wintery wonderland".Windows Central.30 November 2021.Retrieved25 March2022.
- ^Allan, Darren (25 November 2021)."Microsoft Edge resurrects this classic Windows game when your internet dies".TechRadar.Retrieved2 March2022.
