Ski Region Simulator
- January 16, 2013
- Giants Software
Get on SteamSki Region Simulator Gold Edition is a career-based game set in a large winter landscape, where you experience life in the Swiss Alps and control authentic Pistenbully snow groomers. With various activities, missions, events, and a multiplayer mode, players can build up financial resources to buy better equipment and enjoy long-term entertainment. The game boasts an official Pistenbully license, a robust mod system, and day-night cycles.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing simulation experience, especially for fans of managing ski resorts.
- It has nostalgic value for players who enjoyed it in the past, with decent gameplay mechanics and fun vehicle operations.
- The game can be entertaining, especially in multiplayer mode, and has a modding community that enhances its replayability.
- The game is plagued by technical issues, including frequent crashes and corrupted files, making it unplayable for many users.
- Graphics and gameplay mechanics feel outdated compared to modern standards, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
- The core gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with limited activities and a simplistic economic system.
- grinding35 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is often compared unfavorably to the Farming Simulator series, with many players noting that it feels like a reskinned version lacking depth and variety. While some enjoy the casual gameplay and similarities to farming mechanics, others find it repetitive and less engaging, ultimately recommending the original Farming Simulator titles for a more fulfilling experience. Overall, the game serves as a decent time-killer for fans of the genre, but it does not capture the same excitement or complexity as its predecessors.
“This is a poor attempt at making more money using Farming Simulator, just by reskinning the equipment.”
“The game is very similar to Farming Simulator but with less things to do and bad graphics.”
“The game does get a bit stale after a while and I find Giants Software has been more successful with their other games like Farming Simulator, but this one is worth a try if you liked Farming Simulator.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent but dated, with many reviewers noting that they do not compare favorably to more recent titles like GTA V. While some appreciate the graphics for their time, others criticize them as low quality and lacking in modern standards. Overall, the visuals are seen as playable and acceptable given the game's low price, but there is a clear desire for improvements in future iterations.
“It is fun and realistic and has pretty good graphics for the time.”
“Amazing game, such ahead of time graphics.”
“Not the best graphics or physics, but it was nice for its time.”
“Terrible graphics and really terrible response time.”
“The game is very similar to Farming Simulator but with less things to do and bad graphics.”
“Graphics are low quality but playable for such a cheap game.”
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its slow progression and lack of engaging narrative elements, making it feel sterile and uninteresting. While players can earn money through missions and manage a ski resort, the absence of a deeper plot or interactive town simulation detracts from the overall experience. Despite some enjoyable aspects, such as mission variety and resort management, many feel that the game lacks the depth needed to maintain long-term engagement.
“Great story.”
“Well, where do I start... Firstly, I am a strong simulation game player. Yes, I love simulations, so I guess that makes me a bit of a pro when it comes to testing games and giving comments and reviews. I have played Ski Region Simulator - Gold Edition constantly for 192 hours and find it to be a very good game. It has many missions, and you need to keep your eye on your hotels and occasionally change your preferences to meet the holidaymakers, ensuring you gain good popularity. It is very easy to play and would suit all ages, with many tools and equipment available to make the game interesting.”
“This game will give you much enjoyment, and you can even add mods to improve it further and maybe introduce different types of missions and equipment. This game has a level editor and is available in single or multiplayer modes.”
“The game has very slow progression, and you are limited both in missions and other activities, which leads to a lack of variation in gameplay.”
“You don't actually ski in this game; instead, you maintain the slopes, purchase property, and complete random missions for money while trying to pay off a bank loan.”
“Most of the things you buy are pointless, as you quickly reach a point where you generate money faster than you can spend it, making the missions feel repetitive and unchallenging.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring solid mechanics and great controls, though it suffers from a dated feel and repetitive pacing. While the snowball fight mechanics are highlighted as a standout feature, some players find the overall experience lacks depth and immersion, reducing it to a micromanagement mini-game. Despite its flaws, the game offers hours of fun, especially in multiplayer, making it a worthwhile purchase for simulation enthusiasts at its low price point.
“It might not look pretty or polished, but there really is some quality gameplay to be enjoyed here.”
“The controls are great, game mechanics are working very well, flawless controller support, the machines all look and work good.”
“Provides hours of fun gameplay, adds more with multiplayer.”
“The main problems with it are the slow-paced, repetitive nature of the mechanics, the lack of immersivity, and the dated engine.”
“In the end, there is no real gameplay that is worth your time, turning this simulator into a micromanagement mini-game.”
“This is a game you will want to have if you like simulations; I agree it is not the best simulation ever made, as I have seen some very top-end flight sims, but then they cost at least 8 to 9 times more in price.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing after just a few minutes of play, rendering it unplayable for many users. Despite its potential, the persistent freezing problem has led to frustration, with players hoping for a fix in future updates.
“But it freezes and becomes unplayable after 10 minutes of playing.”
“It freezes up after a couple of minutes, but otherwise it's a good game. Skipping the freezing issue, I hope it gets fixed since the freezing gets annoying. I can only play for a couple of minutes before it freezes up suddenly.”
“However, when the game is launched, it only takes up a portion of the screen and then freezes up.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many players report a strong emotional impact, with some expressing that the game moved them to tears by the end, highlighting its ability to evoke deep feelings and connections.
“I cried at the end.”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“The characters' struggles felt so real, I couldn't help but feel their pain.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users suggest that enhancing the game's atmosphere can be achieved by using the darker night mod, which significantly improves the overall immersive experience.
“I'd recommend getting the darker night mod available online, as it really adds to the atmosphere.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is criticized for its absence, with users noting a lack of dynamic sound, which detracts from the overall experience.
“No music, limited dynamic sound.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The audio quality is poor, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
