Just Ski

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A challenging, pick up and play, minimalist skiing game powered by physics.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game is fun, simple, and addictive, making it a great choice for casual play.
It offers a relaxing experience with a minimalist aesthetic and soothing soundtrack.
The gameplay is easy to learn but challenging to master, providing a satisfying sense of achievement.

The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content or levels.
Some players find the controls frustrating and inconsistent, which can hinder the experience.
The music can become repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its minimalist design and simple mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to master, providing a satisfying experience once players become familiar with the controls. The intuitive use of angular momentum and a unique mouse steering mechanic enhance the gameplay, making it both relaxing and engaging, despite the limited content. Overall, players appreciate the depth that emerges from the straightforward mechanics, leading to enjoyable and fun gameplay.
- “It takes some practice to get the hang of the controls, but once it starts to click and you get that intuitive feel for it, the gameplay is very satisfying.”
- “It has a minimalist aesthetic, easy to learn but difficult to master gameplay, and a soothing soundtrack.”
- “The game mechanics are so simple it's easy to get a hold of how they work, but hard to fully dive into the little mid-air tweaks and how it will affect you.”
- “As soon as I really started to get the hang of things and get into the gameplay, I finished the one course on offer.”
- “The gameplay is pretty simple (everything is controlled by how far from the middle of the screen your mouse is vertically), yet deeper than one might expect at first.”
music
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game's music features a soothing and minimalist soundtrack that enhances the calming gameplay experience, but many players find it repetitive and lacking in variety after a short time. While the single track is pleasant, some recommend muting it and playing their own music to maintain engagement. Overall, the music is appreciated for its chill vibe, but its limited variation may lead to boredom for some players.
- “It has a minimalist aesthetic, easy to learn but difficult to master gameplay, and a soothing soundtrack.”
- “I personally am happy going through the game with the checkpoints on, the calm music playing and gradually shifting background color whilst I try to get to the next checkpoint for the nth time.”
- “Music gets boring after like ten minutes; how about some variation?”
- “Repetitive music.”
- “I recommend putting on your favorite music and just trying to see how far you can get.”
graphics
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a cohesive and interesting minimalist aesthetic, characterized by a single-color art style that enhances the overall experience. While the visuals are simple, they effectively complement the gameplay and soothing soundtrack, creating an engaging atmosphere.
- “It has a minimalist aesthetic, easy to learn but difficult to master gameplay, and a soothing soundtrack.”
- “The single color and white art style and sounds are minimalistic at best but are used well, and the overall style is cohesive and interesting.”
- “The minimalist art style works well.”
humor
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised as both funny and challenging, providing a delightful experience that keeps players engaged.
- “The humor is consistent, funny, and challenging.”
- “...but still really funny!”
- “The game is filled with clever jokes and hilarious moments that keep you entertained.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users note that while the game's replayability may be limited, it is not seen as a significant drawback given its affordable price.
- “The replay value might be limited, but I don't think it's an issue considering the price of the game.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more!”
- “While the replay value might be limited, I do not think it to be an issue considering the price of the game.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the lack of checkpoints, requiring perfect runs to progress. While the low price of $3 makes some frustrations more forgivable, it detracts from the overall enjoyment for those seeking a more casual skiing experience.
- “It's only $3, so a lot can be forgiven, but there are no checkpoints. The only way to win is to have a perfect run, and that can be a bit tedious if you just want a pleasant and easy skiing game.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, providing a smooth and seamless experience for players.
- “It flows very nicely and runs smoothly.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised as an amazing indie gem, noted for its atmospheric and relaxing qualities, making it highly recommended by users.
- “Amazing indie gem, atmospheric and relaxing, highly recommended.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”