Death Ski
- January 5, 2021
- Fortcullis Games
Get on SteamSki 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…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features great pixel art, a unique theme, and an engaging storyline that motivates players to progress through the levels.
- The controls are tight and responsive, making for a fun and challenging skiing experience with a variety of hazards and obstacles.
- Death Ski successfully combines nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic skiing games while offering a fresh and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- 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, achievements, or an endless mode to extend gameplay.
- Some players experienced bugs that hindered progress, such as NPCs not appearing at the finish line, requiring them to restart levels.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game is highly praised for its engaging and motivating narrative, which enhances the overall experience and encourages players to progress through the level-based structure. Unlike other endless games, this title features a clear plot that adds depth and context to the gameplay.
“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.”
“While SkiFree was an endless game where you just tried to survive as long as you could, 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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing sprite artwork and good pixel visuals, contributing to a solid gameplay experience. Overall, the visuals enhance the game's aesthetic without detracting from its tight controls.
“The controls are tight, and the sprite artwork looks pretty nice.”
“Good pixel visuals; solid gameplay.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, contributing to its unique theme and complementing the impressive pixel art.
“Okay, I'll get the positives out of the way: it has great pixel art, a unique theme, and great music.”
