Surf’s Up is a surfing game based on the movie of the same name. The game features 10 players in total (4 at the beginning and 6 more to unlock), 5 areas with 2-4 stages each and 3 basic modes for you to play. A Championship mode, a Multiplayer mode and a Leaf Sliding mode. The story revolves around Mellow, the penguin protagonist who is on a quest to save his home from destruction. As you progress through the game, you will unlock new characters, stages and challenges that lead up to the final showdown in the Championship races.
Gameplay involves surfing, performing tricks, passing through gates and collecting red penguin statues to reach high scores. The Multiplayer mode supports up to 4 players but requires unlocking of stages through Championship races. Leaf Sliding is a unique mode where you navigate down a volcano on a leaf to reach the finish line within a time limit.
Additionally, the game features an Extras option to view unlocked content such as art and videos. The PS3 version includes Exclusive Content with additional film footage.