Death Ski

About

Ski ace Roger Knightley is training slalom this winter. Beyond the hostile environment and dangerous wildlife, something far worse awaits him on the deadly slopes. 60 challenging levels of retro skiing action. Slalom courses, time trials and more. Avalanches, charging deer, packs of wolves, grizzly bears, chainsaw-wielding maniacs and psychotic goats are just some of the hazards you…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Death Ski features great pixel art and a unique theme, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic skiing games.
The gameplay is fun and chaotic, with a variety of challenges that keep players engaged and motivated to progress through the levels.
The controls are tight and responsive, making it easy to navigate through the hazards and slalom flags.

The game can be extremely challenging, leading to frustration, especially with the timer and certain hazards like the wind.
Once all 60 levels are completed, there is little to do, as there are no extra modes or achievements to pursue.
Some players experienced bugs that hindered progress, such as NPCs not appearing at the finish line.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Death Ski feature a well-executed retro-inspired pixel art style that complements its chaotic gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the tight controls and the appealing sprite artwork, highlighting the overall visual quality as a strong aspect of the game.
- “Death Ski is a retro-inspired skiing adventure blending pixel art aesthetics with chaotic gameplay.”
- “The graphical style and gameplay are well thought out.”
- “The controls are tight and the sprite artwork looks pretty nice.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Death Ski" is praised for its engaging and motivating narrative, which enhances the gameplay experience compared to similar titles like "SkiFree." Unlike the endless survival format of its predecessor, "Death Ski" features a structured, level-based progression with a clear plot, making it a dedicated "story mode" game.
- “The story was a nice mood setter and really motivated me to play on to the next level.”
- “While SkiFree was an endless game where you just try to survive as long as you can, in Death Ski it's entirely level-based (each level is roughly 1-2 minutes long), and there's a plot involved.”
- “As far as I can tell, it is entirely a 'story mode' game.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Death Ski features a retro-inspired aesthetic that complements its chaotic gameplay, creating an engaging skiing adventure. The combination of pixel art graphics and well-designed mechanics enhances the overall experience.
- “Death Ski is a retro-inspired skiing adventure blending pixel art aesthetics with chaotic gameplay.”
- “The graphical style and gameplay are well thought out.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its quality and uniqueness, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside the impressive pixel art and theme.
- “Okay, I'll get the positives out of the way: it has great pixel art, a unique theme, and great music.”