Death Ski

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Death Ski is a single player arcade racing game. It was developed by Fortcullis Games and was released on January 5, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

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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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

Entertaining and over-the-top storyline that adds motivation to progress through the levels.
Great pixel art style and music, evoking a retro nostalgic feel similar to classic skiing games.
Challenging but fair gameplay with tight controls and a well-balanced difficulty curve.

Lacks replay value after completing all 60 levels, with no extra modes, achievements, or an endless mode.
Certain hazards like the wind mechanic can be frustrating and impact gameplay negatively.
Some bugs reported with races against NPCs, causing progress interruptions and requiring level restarts.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is surprisingly entertaining and over-the-top, fitting well with its theme. It serves as a strong motivator and mood setter, providing a clear plot that distinguishes it from endless survival games like SkiFree. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience by adding structure and engagement.
- “This is a fun game with a surprisingly entertaining storyline.”
- “Loved the style of the game, reminded me so much of Yeti Mountain but with a much better storyline.”
- “The story was a nice mood setter and really motivated me to play on to the next level.”
- “I did not expect a story at all, and it is as over the top as a game titled 'Death Ski' might suggest.”
- “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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature well-crafted pixel art that complements the retro-inspired design, offering visually appealing sprite work. The graphical style is thoughtfully integrated with the gameplay, enhancing 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.”
- “The controls are tight and the sprite artwork looks pretty nice.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Death Ski combines retro pixel art with chaotic and engaging skiing mechanics, delivering a well-designed and enjoyable 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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Users praise the music for being great and complementing the game's unique theme and pixel art style.