Shred Off

This Game is a Student Project that has ended development! In this 3rd-person action snowboarding shooter, you perform Stylish tricks in the deserted Alaskan mountains while gunning down enemies with an arsenal of ranged weaponry. Shred down the mountains on your snowboard to get a high score while competing against your friends! FAST-PACED ARCADE ACTIONHigh-octane action with fast-paced gamepla…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive experience with a unique mix of snowboarding and shooting mechanics.
It's a fully free game, demonstrating the developers' confidence in their work without any hidden costs.
The retro visuals and fast-paced gameplay evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic arcade games.

The graphics are low quality and can be off-putting for many players.
There are significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes and poor optimization.
The game is very short with limited tracks, leading to repetitive gameplay after a short time.

graphics
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals that may deter some players, with many expressing disappointment over the aesthetic choices. However, others appreciate the retro style, noting that it evokes nostalgia for classic arcade games, suggesting a mixed reception overall.
- “The old-school arcade visuals really make this feel like those cool old arcade games, and I love it.”
- “The visuals do the job in a retro way.”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “I don't know why they chose to go with the awful looking graphics.”
- “With far better graphics and more tracks, this would have been a fantastic game.”
music
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are generally considered acceptable, but players report issues with distortion when health is low, leading some to suggest muting the in-game audio and using their own soundtrack instead.
- “The sounds and music are fantastic!”
- “The music really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “I love how the soundtrack sets the mood for each level.”
- “The sounds and music get distorted when health gets low.”
- “Mute that crap, bring your own soundtrack.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, with users reporting sluggish performance even on systems that meet or exceed the recommended requirements. Additionally, the user interface is poorly designed, lacking options, and the sound quality is subpar.
- “Very bad optimization; the game runs too slowly even though I have good system requirements. The UI is poorly designed with no options, and the sound quality is poor.”
- “The optimization is terrible. I experience constant frame drops and stuttering, making the game nearly unplayable.”
- “Despite having a high-end PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate. The optimization feels rushed and incomplete.”
gameplay
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is likened to a blend of snowboarding mechanics reminiscent of the Tails level in Sonic Adventure DX, integrated with shooting elements, creating a unique and engaging experience.
- “This game reminds me of the Tails snowboard level in Sonic Adventure DX, combined with a shooting mechanic.”