Horatio Goes Snowboarding

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In "Horatio Goes Snowboarding," players hire a snowboard and avoid obstacles on their way to the helicopter, then navigate down tricky, randomly generated slopes, passing through slalom gates to rack up points. Watch out for that Yeti! The goal is to reach the finish line in one piece and achieve a high score.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game is addictive and fun, providing a great homage to classic skiing games with charming visuals and a catchy soundtrack.
It features tight controls and a satisfying gameplay loop that encourages players to improve their scores and compete on leaderboards.
The Endless mode adds replayability and allows players to enjoy the game without the pressure of completing levels.

Some players find the gameplay repetitive after a short time, lacking variety and depth in content.
The initial requirement to unlock Endless mode can be seen as a grind, which may deter some players from fully enjoying the game.
The game has been criticized for its simplistic mechanics and limited content, making it feel more suited for mobile platforms rather than PC.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, enhanced by stunning graphics and a captivating soundtrack. Players appreciate the tight controls and a clever risk/reward scoring system, which adds depth to the straightforward gameplay loop. Overall, it offers a fun and addictive experience that encourages repeated play.
- “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, a 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.”
- “Just pure gameplay wedged into a charming little loop.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a superb techno and drum n' bass soundtrack that enhances the retro gameplay experience. Players appreciate the dynamic nature of the music, which changes with the game's progress, adding excitement and immersion. Overall, the soundtrack is a significant draw, contributing to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “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 discomforting night and day cycle in the endless mode with crazy night lights and a music tempo accelerator when you reach 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
38%
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The graphics of the game are praised for their bold, bright, and cute aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable and humorous experience. While the visuals are generally appealing, some users feel that certain elements, like the slope visuals, could benefit from improvement. Overall, the graphics enhance the fun and engaging gameplay, making it visually rewarding.
- “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.”
- “Graphics are cute, bold, and colorful.”
- “The slope visuals could use sprucing up.”
- “Graphics are cute, bold and colorful, but they lack depth.”
- “While the core gameplay is incredibly fun, the graphics feel simplistic and could benefit from more detail.”
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 their 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
100%
The game's story is noted for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, which draw players into the immersive world. However, some users feel that certain plot points could be more fleshed out or resolved. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
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
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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 worthwhile.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, they are balanced by engaging gameplay and rewarding loot.”
- “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.”