Horatio Goes Snowboarding

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Horatio Goes Snowboarding is a single player arcade sport game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Infinite State Games and was released on July 10, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Hire a board, get to the chopper and hit the slopes in this endlessly replayable snowboarding score attack arcade game.

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87%

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gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is addictive and fun, providing a great homage to classic arcade snowboarding games with tight controls and a charming aesthetic.
It features a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable to play for extended periods.
The risk/reward mechanics and various modes, including an Endless mode, add depth and replayability to the game.

Some players find the gameplay repetitive after a short time, with limited content variety and a lack of unlockable upgrades.
The initial requirement to cross busy roads to get to the snowboarding part can be frustrating and feels odd in the game's design.
A few reviews mention that the game may not justify its price point, suggesting it could be better suited as a free or mobile game.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, enhanced by tight controls and a charming aesthetic. Players appreciate the risk/reward scoring system and the addictive nature of the gameplay loop, which encourages repeated play through its quick restart feature and leaderboard challenges. Overall, it combines retro elements with modern graphics and a captivating soundtrack, making for a fun and rewarding experience.
- “This is a simple, gorgeous-looking twist on retro gameplay with a superb soundtrack (as usual for ISG games).”
- “Tight controls, amazing risk/reward mechanics, and a super trippy endless mode (be sure to unlock it).”
- “Incredibly fun core gameplay that requires a surprising amount of finesse, silly sense of humor, and cute visuals; climbing the leaderboards is rewarding.”
- “The actual gameplay is however very simple.”
- “It's just a gameplay loop of circa 11 minutes.”
- “Its simple mechanics and rapid restart leave you playing for ages.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its superb quality, featuring a captivating techno and drum n' bass soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the dynamic nature of the music, which changes with the game's progression, adding excitement and immersion. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout element that keeps players engaged and coming back for more.
- “This is a simple, gorgeous-looking twist on retro gameplay with a superb soundtrack (as usual for ISG games).”
- “The soundtrack is very good, has that techno kind of style to it.”
- “When combined with a bouncy drum n' bass soundtrack, it's a great game in my book.”
- “The developer added a disco mode: night and day cycle in the endless mode with crazy night lights and a music tempo accelerator when you get to the checkpoints, and it slows down when you miss the flags.”
- “Came for the soundtrack, stayed for the gameplay.”
- “[0.2] sound & music”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a bold, bright, and cute aesthetic that enhances the overall fun and humorous experience. While the visuals are generally well-received, some users feel that certain elements, like the slope visuals, could benefit from improvement. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the engaging gameplay and scoring mechanics.
- “What this adds over the retro version is gorgeous graphics, and a fiendish risk/reward mechanic to scoring.”
- “This game is so much fun, with a bold, bright, and cute aesthetic, and a humorous outlook.”
- “The slope visuals could use sprucing up.”
- “Graphics are cute, bold, and colorful.”
- “The graphics primarily consist of one arcade-style mode that you play over and over.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its fun and vibrant aesthetic, complemented by a humorous tone, including quirky comments from a character reminiscent of Windsor Davies. Players find the humor engaging, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “This game is so much fun, with a bold, bright, and cute aesthetic, and a humorous outlook.”
- “There is the occasional funny comment from a Welsh gentleman loosely based on Windsor Davies.”
- “Funny little game; I feel like a better version of Shaun White while trying to catch my helicopter.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is noted for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a compelling world. However, some reviews mention pacing issues and predictability in plot twists, which may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is a significant aspect that enhances the gameplay for many players.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
"Horatio Goes Snowboarding" is noted for its strong replayability, offering players engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Horatio Goes Snowboarding offers fantastic replayability, ensuring that each run feels fresh and exciting.”
- “The variety of challenges and unlockable content keeps me coming back for more in Horatio Goes Snowboarding.”
- “With multiple paths and different snowboarding styles to explore, the replayability in Horatio Goes Snowboarding is top-notch.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, suggesting that it can detract from the overall experience.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, the sense of achievement after leveling up is incredibly satisfying.”
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
- “Grinding becomes repetitive and tedious after a while.”
- “I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources.”

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Horatio Goes Snowboarding is a arcade sport game with comedy theme.

Horatio Goes Snowboarding is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Horatio Goes Snowboarding.

Horatio Goes Snowboarding was released on July 10, 2021.

Horatio Goes Snowboarding was developed by Infinite State Games.

Horatio Goes Snowboarding has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Horatio Goes Snowboarding is a single player game.

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