Grand Mountain Adventure

About

"Grand Mountain Adventure" is an open-world skiing and snowboarding game, where players can explore vast mountains, complete over 100 challenges, and experience advanced trick systems. The game offers seven unique mountains, cross-device multiplayer, and online leaderboards for players to compete in. With its freedom of movement, detailed environments, and various types of challenges, it provides an immersive and engaging snow resort experience.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,343 reviews

graphics507 positive mentions

monetization128 negative mentions

Incredible graphics and gameplay that captures the essence of skiing.
Relaxing and fun, with a vast open world to explore.
Great controls and minimal ads, providing a smooth gaming experience.

Camera angles are awkward, making it difficult to see where you're going.
Requires payment to unlock additional mountains, which can be frustrating.
Game crashes frequently after ads, leading to a poor user experience.

graphics
647 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
19%
3%
The graphics of the game receive high praise for their stunning quality, often compared to console-level visuals, and are noted for their beautiful environments and realistic snow physics. However, some users report performance issues, such as lag and blurriness, especially on lower-end devices, and express a desire for improved camera angles and additional graphical options. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered impressive for a mobile game, there are calls for further optimization and enhancements.
- “The graphics of this game are mind-blowing, feels like PC graphics on a mobile device.”
- “This game is the best mobile ski game you can find on the planet, fun tricks to discover, fun and challenging time trials to beat, ski passes to collect, next-gen gameplay, several huge maps and amazing graphics!”
- “The graphics are beautiful, I especially like the sluff and spray of snow with shadows.”
- “The resolution is kind of wonky and doesn't work as it should because no matter what graphics setting I choose, the text and game itself are really blurry and pixelated.”
- “I would probably buy the full version if the graphics were better; even in HD mode, it looks very low resolution.”
- “The graphics are terrible; not sure why? I can barely see anything and it sucks.”
gameplay
246 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
32%
2%
The gameplay of this mobile ski game is widely praised for its smooth controls, engaging mechanics, and beautiful graphics, creating a relaxing yet challenging experience. Players appreciate the open-world exploration, variety of challenges, and the intuitive nature of the gameplay, although some have noted issues with camera angles and occasional lag. Overall, the game offers a satisfying blend of fun and depth, making it a standout in the mobile gaming landscape.
- “Just brilliant, controls are tight and realistic feeling, graphics are pleasing but not too much which would tax a phone's battery, the gameplay is full of exploration and challenge.”
- “The gameplay feels very fluid thanks to the way that the skier moves and to the way that the maps are set up, also the simple controls help.”
- “The gameplay is fantastic, and the two first (free) maps already offer a lot!”
- “Good for a brief distraction, but no long-term gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is very limited unless you spend $6 to unlock other mountains.”
- “This game would be a lot better if it wasn't so slow, gameplay is choppy because the app won't run smoothly :(”
monetization
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
5%
69%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and the option to purchase the full game for a reasonable price, some players express frustration over the frequency of ads, particularly after recent updates, which disrupt gameplay. Overall, the game is praised for its minimal ads and the option to pay for additional content, but concerns about ad interruptions and the necessity of in-app purchases for full access remain prevalent.
- “There are no ads or microtransactions, just the option to purchase the full game for $4.49, which is amazing considering most other 'free' games lately spam you with ads to the point they are almost unplayable.”
- “Amazingly fun game with no microtransactions or anything else that plague modern games.”
- “No ads and no pay to win.”
- “Something that's pretty annoying is the ads: if you turn the volume up to listen to the peaceful music, you'll get jolted by these really loud gambling ads, which disrupts the experience a lot.”
- “Only reason this isn't 5 stars is the ads ruining the experience (I understand devs need to make money, but I'd happily pay for ad-free, and the current pop-up ads break the game causing it to need rebooting).”
- “The full game was free up until a week ago and now it has ads and is wanting to pay.”
music
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
43%
2%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience with soothing soundtracks that complement the gameplay. However, some players express a desire for more control over the music, such as the ability to select tracks or adjust volume levels independently. While the soundtrack is generally well-received, a few users suggest that it could benefit from a wider variety of styles to match different moods and gameplay scenarios.
- “The music is nice, graphics are good, the smoothness is great, overall a great game!”
- “Calming visuals and blissful music make this game a treat for the soul.”
- “The music and sound design is amazing and the whole game just feels really smooth.”
- “But I'd like to turn off the music that comes on as you do a challenge or trial.”
- “The music slider in settings affects all music, which is a bummer.”
- “As of now, the music kinda just stops when you finish, that mildly takes a bit of satisfaction away from my experience.”
story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
7%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and narrative structure, with many players expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode or campaign to enhance the experience. While the abundance of missions and challenges provides entertainment, the overall narrative feels bland once the main objectives are completed, leading to a sense of repetitiveness. Players appreciate the variety of missions but feel that the game would benefit from a more engaging storyline to complement the gameplay.
- “This game is an easy 10/10 for me; it's got everything you want in an open world environment that's easy and fun to navigate with main missions and secret missions of a good variety and level of difficulty that can add more to the experience than the open navigation.”
- “That's what makes this game really hard but overall an awesome game because I like adventure story games ❤️❤️.”
- “Best game I've ever played; if you ski or snowboard, play this! Plus, there's all sorts of new plot twists along the way—just play like you want to open up new locations and tricks!”
- “But I'm not giving it five stars, since the game becomes kind of bland when you finish every mission, and for some reason the developers decided to remove Waldtal from the free maps and made it a DLC map, although it was free before.”
- “The expansion is just more mountains, no new physics, no storyline, no new game modes and definitely not years.”
- “Needs a story mode; I swear I'm seeing more games with no story mode campaign. Great game would be better if I had something to look forward to attaining besides the top of a random leaderboard.”
optimization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
27%
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant stuttering and lag, even on high-end devices like the Pixel 8 Pro, regardless of the graphics settings used. Users have noted that performance issues, particularly related to shadow rendering, contribute to a choppy gameplay experience, detracting from an otherwise visually impressive game. While some players report stable performance, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires further optimization to enhance playability.
- “This has great graphics and great performance and controls.”
- “Very good game - runs smoothly and is very satisfying.”
- “Good game visually and stable performance ...I recommend it for many other points.”
- “Love everything except the stuttering on my Pixel 8 Pro, even on all the lowest settings and when the game is my only running app.”
- “But there is an issue with the performance; in some areas on some maps, I don't know why, but the FPS drops so much that the game becomes unplayable.”
- “Its a good game, but its optimization is really bad. It just needs a few more options in the graphics menu, like disabling shadows, because mostly shadows are the thing that's really affecting performance.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches across various devices, particularly after ads or updates. While some players appreciate the game's graphics and gameplay, the recurring technical issues significantly hinder the overall experience. Despite these problems, there is optimism about future fixes from the development team.
- “Absolutely no glitches or anything and actually really fun gameplay.”
- “Awesome graphics, no glitches... just smooth.”
- “Samsung S9+ dev: negatory, still crashes and freezes often after update.”
- “Every time I launch the game, it takes me to a loading screen then just a black screen which freezes my phone and forces it to restart.”
- “Perfect game, but not playable after moving from Pixel 4a to Pixel 8 Pro - freezes happen all the time.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charm, authenticity, and beautiful graphics, creating a relaxing and immersive experience. Players appreciate the combination of sound design, physics, and scenic environments that enhance the overall enjoyment. However, some users note that certain gameplay elements can disrupt this calming atmosphere, suggesting a need for improvements in specific areas.
- “The atmosphere is charming and authentic.”
- “Gorgeous scenery, beautiful graphics, good controls, great atmosphere.”
- “Beautiful atmosphere and feeling of skiing around.”
- “My entire list of problems over my entire time playing this game is 1: camera angle can be difficult to work with sometimes, 2: on rare occasion you can clip right into a fence, and 3: trying to unlock higher level challenges can be frustrating and break the calm atmosphere.”
- “Atmosphere is pretty.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its exceptional replayability, with users noting its polished mechanics, vast exploration, and engaging challenges that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many reviewers emphasize that the game's depth and variety make it a worthwhile investment, often describing it as one of the best mobile games available for replay value. Overall, players find that the experience remains fresh and enjoyable, making it a top choice for repeated gameplay.
- “For a mobile game, this level of polish and replayability is unreal.”
- “It also has a lot of replayability, so it's worth the investment.”
- “This game is so awesome - it has a surprising amount of depth and replayability.”
- “Simple, low tech yet respects physics and is replayable over and over.”
- “Amazing is all I can say. The replay value never really gets old; the exploration is vast, the graphics are beautiful, and the physics are amazing.”
- “I would buy a full game, but even without one, it is more playable than half of the entire Play Market.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky challenges, amusing interactions, and entertaining sound effects that elicit laughter from players. Users appreciate the funny elements woven into gameplay, such as humorous collisions and unexpected scenarios, which enhance the overall enjoyment and charm of the experience. Despite initial reservations, many find the humor to be a key factor in making the game addictive and fun.
- “On top of that, it has great map design, heaps of fun and interesting places to explore, quirky challenges, and a humorous touch!”
- “The places where you play are filled with fun things to do and funny things to interact with, by which I mean... you run into them.”
- “Some funny quirks like boarding uphill by zigzagging and being chased by bears add to the charm.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding mechanics to be somewhat clunky and frustrating, often leading to disorientation and abrupt stops during gameplay. While the overall gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, many feel that the grinding aspect becomes repetitive and less engaging over time.
- “The skewed sideways angles mean I can't tell where my player is in relation to the gates, trees, or grinding poles.”
- “I just seem to get dragged off to the side when landing tricks, or grinding to a complete halt.”
- “But not super fun... if I were to elaborate, it just gets grindy after a while.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting feelings of heartbreak when losing progress due to the lack of cloud save features. Despite these frustrations, many find the game's charm and adorability to be redeeming qualities, indicating a deep affection for the overall experience.
- “This doesn't have cloud save, I've done everything to unlock almost everything, and I forget if it was crashing or I accidentally deleted data or changed my phone, and all I've earned is gone. Heartbreaking. I'll give it a 3 because the game is so adorable.”