

Alto is the protagonist, and as such sports all-around decent snowboarding abilities. As you play through the game, you'll unlock a total of six mountain-dwellers, each with their own unique abilities. Use your cast of characters The game may be called Alto's Adventure, but Alto isn't the only playable character in your arsenal. You'll only get those points if you land your trick, however, so make sure to stick the landing and avoid crashing into the snow. There are even sections of the game where you can jump from line grind to roof grind to increase both your initial point value and your multiplier. Every trick you do adds a multiplier value: For example, a backflip onto a grind with a backflip in-between or at the end of the grind will net you 3x your initial point value collection. Even better, you can combine grinds with other tricks to multiply your score. As such, grinds are your best bet for initial point values. Grinds, though, stack depending on how long you stay on the line or roof: They start at 10 points, then add 5 points every 2 meters. Single backflips, though fun to do, score a paltry 10 points per flip rock bounces are a bit better, offering 80 points. Just the basics | Master tricky combos | Advanced combos and wingsuit tricks Just the basics Grinding is key When you start out on the slopes with Alto, you can score points by performing a number of tricks, including backflips (by tapping and holding anywhere on the screen), jumping on rocks or campfires, and grinding on flag lines or rooftops.

Here are a few of my top tips for acing each one of those 60 levels and beating your friends' high scores. I've spent awhile with Alto's twisting slopes and precipitous chasms, and its most recent 1.1 update gives me even more reasons to continue jamming out on those slopes. The endlessly-charming endless runner combines llamas, snowboarding tricks, beautiful landscapes, and devilishly hard goals to keep you coming back time and time again. As anyone who follows me on Twitter can attest, I've become a teensy bit obsessed with Alto's Adventure.

Alto's Adventure is an addictive, delightful endless runner, and its 1.1 update makes it even better. Alto's Adventure: Tips, tricks, and pointers to get you past the triple backflip and more
