Fancy Skiing VR

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Fancy Skiing VR is a single player sport game. It was developed by 哈视奇科技 and was released on August 6, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Fancy Skiing VR" is a virtual reality game that simulates real-life skiing, using handles as ski poles and leaning to control direction. The game features fancy elements like leaping and deer hunting, and gameplay involves avoiding obstacles and building speed for a high score. It is compatible with seated play and has a known issue for users with non-English Windows usernames, which can be resolved by creating an English username.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 242 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game is fun and easy for newbies in VR to pick up, making it a great introduction to virtual reality skiing.
It provides a thrilling experience with a sense of speed and excitement, especially when jumping off cliffs.
Compatible with a variety of VR headsets, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The game suffers from significant bugs, particularly on the Oculus Quest 2, making it unplayable for some users.
There is only one track with repetitive obstacles, leading to a lack of content and replayability.
The controls can be unresponsive and awkward, detracting from the overall skiing experience.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players criticizing its repetitiveness and the inability to turn it off, which detracts from the overall experience. Many describe the soundtrack as dreadful and reminiscent of an 80s ski movie, with some noting that it painfully affects their enjoyment of the game. Overall, the lack of options to mute or customize the music is a significant shortcoming that players feel needs to be addressed.
- “But only because of the funk music and only because it made me think of Sonny Bono for the first time in at least 15 years.”
- “It has a single piece of music that wouldn't be entirely out of place in an 80s ski movie.”
- “One thing it really needs is the ability to mute the music though.”
- “Also, the music is dreadful.”
- “The music is repetitive and cannot be turned off.”
- “I must say that the tuneless music painfully affects my ear.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting low quality even at maximum settings, while others appreciate the cartoony yet well-executed visuals. Many highlight the beautiful scenery and smooth performance, particularly in VR, although some feel the graphics lack polish and variety. Overall, while the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they contribute positively to the fun gameplay experience.
- “This is a good game with good and realistic graphics.”
- “Beautiful graphics and a simple, yet fun game design make this one of the best sports games out there for VR!”
- “It's a little bit like Subway Surfer and has the same 'just one more go' feel; however, there's more substance here. It actually has pretty decent graphics, runs smoothly, and while you couldn't say it's a 'ski simulator', it's starting to get close - just look around at the scenery as you ski down.”
- “The graphics are very low quality even at max settings.”
- “As a game, it's not very polished at the moment (just out from a day or two) and it's one of the smallest downloads I've ever seen, almost 80MB, so don't expect a ton of content or surprising graphics.”
- “Please buy it so they can expand upon it with better visuals and more variety.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with responsive controls that allow players to feel skilled once mastered. However, there are some issues, such as imperfect turn detection and a lack of a stopping mechanic, which can detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is fast-paced and enjoyable, making it a favorite among players.
- “The gameplay is pretty good, and it's skiing!”
- “Responsive gameplay; once you figure out how to use the controls well, it is easy to feel like a pro skier.”
- “It's fast, and the leaning mechanic works very well.”
- “The turn detection isn't perfect, no stopping mechanic, the skis don't track to stay under you, and the suicide eagles are a pain, but the game itself is a blast to play and easily in my top 3 favorites for Vive so far.”
- “I hope the developer goes on to add more courses to add more interest, as the game mechanics are fine.”
- “It's fast; the leaning mechanic works very well.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that prevent proper gameplay, including freezing and unexpected language changes. Many players find the experience frustratingly unplayable, particularly on the Oculus platform, leading to a consensus that the game's stability detracts heavily from its overall enjoyment.
- “The game would be fine, but it's just too buggy to be worth it.”
- “A buggy mess, at least on the Oculus.”
- “If you die, you can sometimes start over, but sometimes it just freezes and you need to shut the game down and start it up again (also the text switches from English into Chinese).”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it particularly entertaining to watch others struggle, leading to moments of laughter, screams, and even tears. The depiction of "funny jello legs" adds to the comedic experience, making it a highlight for many participants.
- “It's hilarious to watch people try this.”
- “Just funny jello legs!”
- “I've had people cry, scream, laugh, and fall in hilarious fashion.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game's story is overshadowed by technical issues, specifically on the Oculus Quest 2, where players are unable to interact with essential items, rendering the experience unplayable and leading to requests for refunds.
- “Tried this on the Quest 2 and after launching the game, I couldn't pick up the ski poles - so it's made the game completely pointless and unplayable - will request a refund.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of hesitation and excitement regarding the emotional impact of the game, particularly in Vive mode, where the simple action of touching triggers evokes a strong sense of engagement and immersion. Despite initial concerns about motion sickness, the fast-paced gameplay ultimately contributes to a thrilling emotional experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, but it is considered a valuable addition for group play with friends and family.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its optimization, running smoothly even on older hardware like the GTX 970 with settings at 1.4, indicating a well-crafted performance.
- “Runs smoothly with only a GTX 970 and SS 1.4; a very well-made game.”