Downslope
- January 19, 2022
- Mind's Eye Games
"Downslope" is a mystery arcade game that combines snowboarding with elements of exploration and interaction. In this local multi-player experience, 2 players can choose between co-op or PvP mode, split screen style. Race down the mountain, style your snowboarder, and uncover the stories of those who have braved the slopes before you. Can you reach the end and prove your snowboarding skills?
Reviews
- Relaxing and fun gameplay with a great soundtrack.
- Simple yet engaging mechanics with a good difficulty curve.
- Offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic snowboarding games.
- Limited character customization options and lack of an open mode.
- Levels are too short and require collecting stars, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
- Handling feels awkward at slow speeds and lacks realistic snowboarding behavior.
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its great variety and quality, featuring a mix of chill and somber tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack evolves to maintain interest, particularly during the early levels, while also complementing the game's difficulty curve. Overall, the music is described as exquisite and well-suited to the game's atmosphere.
“Great soundtrack.”
“Handling feels a little weird at slow speed but very good when you're going fast and really nice chill soundtrack.”
“For the first few levels of the story mode, you are treated to somber, semi-relaxing music, and to the developer's credit, it changes a second or two after it becomes boring and tired to the ear.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as mechanically sufficient but lacking in depth, with short levels and minimal character customization. While some players appreciate the calming atmosphere and a good difficulty curve, others find the star-collecting aspect uninteresting and the overall game systems not particularly engaging. The music is noted as a highlight, enhancing the experience despite the gameplay's shortcomings.
“Nice gameplay, simple but with a good difficulty curve, especially if we want to get the 3 stars in each level. The music is exquisite and has a lot of soundtracks.”
“I personally don't find collecting stars interesting, as I was fully onboard just to enjoy the mechanics, atmosphere, and storytelling.”
“The mechanical gameplay is sufficient, but the game systems were not really very fun, the levels were much too short to be interesting, and the character customization was minimal.”
“The atmosphere is calming and somber, which is more of a Celeste vibe than I expected from a game about an extreme sport.”
“The current gameplay is easier to get down the mountain.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story mode features a mix of somber music that evolves to maintain interest, but some players find the narrative and star-collecting mechanics less engaging, preferring to focus on the game's atmosphere and mechanics instead.
“I personally don't find collecting stars interesting, as I was fully onboard just to enjoy the mechanics, atmosphere, and storytelling.”
“The only option I had was for the story mode.”
“For the first few levels of the story mode, you are treated to somber, semi-relaxing music, and to the developer's credit, it changes a second or two after it becomes boring and tired to the ear.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as calming and somber, creating a contrast with its extreme sports theme. While some players appreciate the storytelling and mechanics, they feel that the short levels and minimal character customization detract from the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is engaging but may not align with the gameplay expectations.
“I personally don't find collecting stars interesting, as I was fully onboard just to enjoy the mechanics, atmosphere, and storytelling.”
“In summary -- the atmosphere is calming and somber (which I guess is more of a Celeste vibe than I expected from a game about an extreme sport).”
“It felt like I was having my plate taken away halfway through eating at a restaurant, and it doesn't match the slow, calming style and tones of the atmosphere.”
“In summary, the atmosphere is calming and somber (which I guess is more of a Celeste vibe than I expected from a game about an extreme sport). The mechanical gameplay is sufficient, but the game systems were not really very fun, the levels were much too short to be interesting, and the character customization was minimal.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a simple yet well-executed art style that effectively enhances the overall visual appeal of the game.
“The art style is simple but well executed.”
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The attention to detail in the environments is remarkable.”