Summer Rider 3D

Summer Rider 3D is an endless surfing game. You ride a surfboard through a tropical bay, steer around rocks and ruins, and collect starfish for as long as you can. It has a split-screen mode for two players on one keyboard, which is what makes it a good fit for this site.

The menu has two buttons: 1 Player and 2 Player.

In 2 Player, the screen is split down the middle. Player 1 is on the left and Player 2 on the right. First, each player chooses a surfboard with the arrow buttons. In our test, Player 1 had a pink board and Player 2 a green one. Then you press Start.

Before the run begins, a Controls panel shows the keys:

Player 1: A left, D right, W jump.
Player 2: left arrow and right arrow to steer, up arrow to jump.

Press Done (or the space bar), and both surfers set off at the same time, each on their own half of the screen. The water is full of things to avoid: rocks, stone pillars, wooden wreckage and reeds. In our test, the board on Player 1's side hit an obstacle and broke apart, while Player 2 carried on.

A star counter in the top corner keeps track of what you collect, and a pause button (also the Esc key) is in the top left. According to the developer, you can ride a surfboard or a jet-ski, you collect starfish, and the speed keeps going up the longer you last.

How to play

Choose 2 Player. For a solo run, choose 1 Player.
Each player picks a board with the arrow buttons. Press Start.
Check the keys on the Controls panel, then press Done.
Player 1 steers with A and D and jumps with W. Player 2 steers with the left and right arrows and jumps with the up arrow.
Steer around the obstacles and collect starfish. See who can stay on their board longer.

Tips

Look ahead, not at your board. Obstacles come up fast, so watch the top of your half of the screen.
Stay near the middle. You then have room to swerve either way.
Jump only when you need to. You can't steer much in the air.
Don't watch your friend's side. It is the easiest way to crash.
Play a best of three. Runs are short, so one crash shouldn't decide the winner.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the controls in Summer Rider 3D?

In 2 Player mode, Player 1 steers with A and D and jumps with W. Player 2 steers with the left and right arrow keys and jumps with the up arrow.

Can two people play Summer Rider 3D on one computer?

Yes. Choose 2 Player. The screen splits in two and each player rides on their own half.

Can I play alone?

Yes. Choose 1 Player from the menu.

What do you collect?

According to the developer, you collect starfish as you ride. A star counter is shown in the top corner.

Is it free?

Yes. It runs in your browser with no download. Ads play before the run starts.