Alpine Ski VR
- December 16, 2016
- Suchworks Ltd
Get on Steam"Alpine Ski VR" is a virtual reality game that brings the thrill of skiing to your desktop, utilizing all the headset's sensors to create an authentic skiing feel. The game offers three different game types: Slalom, where you race against yourself or friends to beat split times; Freestyle, which features snowparks, extreme cliffs, and big airs; and Heliski, which includes 100km2 of offpiste to ski and a helicopter for traveling and landing at your desired location. Compatible with Oculus and Vive, with headtilt or Vive controller ski poles.
Reviews
- The slalom mode is enjoyable and adds to the game's replayability.
- The graphics are impressive for a VR skiing game, providing a fun and immersive experience.
- The skiing mechanics are well-designed, making it fun to explore and perform tricks once you get used to the controls.
- The head-tilting controls can cause nausea and do not feel intuitive, leading to a poor gameplay experience.
- The game lacks content, with only six tracks that are not very long, making it feel light on features.
- Menu navigation and control schemes are confusing, particularly for VR users, which detracts from immersion.
- replayability1 mentions
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Despite having only six tracks, the game's varied design and challenging nature offer significant replayability for players aiming to improve their times.
“There are only six tracks, but they are quite varied and not easy to master, providing plenty of replayability if you want to strive for better times.”
“The game offers a multitude of different strategies and playstyles, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging you to come back for more.”
“With multiple endings and hidden secrets, every run feels fresh, ensuring that you'll want to replay the game to uncover everything it has to offer.”
“There are only six tracks, but they are quite varied and not easy to master, so there is plenty of replayability if you want to try for better times.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and replay it.”
“The lack of diverse game modes makes replaying the game feel repetitive and uninteresting.”
- gameplay1 mentions
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The gameplay mechanics have been criticized for being poorly designed, as the head-tilting control can lead to a disconnect between motion and visual feedback, potentially causing nausea for players.
“The gameplay mechanics are poor; you tilt your head to turn, so your motion does not match what you see, and that can be nausea-inducing.”
“The controls feel unresponsive and clunky, making it difficult to enjoy the game.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments that disrupt immersion.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in this VR skiing game are highly praised, being considered the best among its competitors, and feature a diverse range of pistes that enhance the visual experience.
“Out of all the VR skiing games, the graphics in this one are the best in my opinion, and you get a variety of different pistes.”
