Ski Sniper
- May 18, 2017
- Crazy Rocks
Get on Steam"Ski Sniper" is a winter-themed shooting game where players take on the role of a sniper, tasked with taking out targets on ski slopes. With a variety of weapons and challenges, players must balance accuracy and speed to achieve high scores. The game features a range of environments, from sunny resort towns to snowy mountain peaks, providing a picturesque backdrop to the high-stakes action.
Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun and addictive, providing a satisfying experience with its unique concept of sniping skiers.
- It offers a good sense of progression with unlockable weapons and objectives, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.
- The graphics and physics are decent for a low-budget game, and the x-ray kill cam adds an entertaining element to the gameplay.
- The game can feel repetitive and lacks content, with only one map and limited gameplay variety.
- Some challenges are frustratingly difficult due to precise hitboxes and RNG elements, making certain objectives feel unfair.
- There are technical issues, such as freezing during the kill cam, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered fun and engaging with solid core mechanics, but some players find it inconsistent, particularly regarding distance challenges, which can be frustrating. While it offers a brief amusement, the overall experience can become repetitive and easy, leading to boredom after a short duration.
“Fun little game with good core mechanics.”
“I would recommend it to someone wanting 10 minutes of amusing gameplay.”
“The mechanics behind how far a body flies feel really inconsistent and random, making the distance challenges the biggest pain and the only ones I didn't finish.”
“The gameplay gets boring, fast.”
“It's super easy, but it takes up to 20 minutes of gameplay.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience that keeps players laughing for hours. Its simple premise of shooting skiers adds to the comedic value, making it a fun and satisfying game despite lacking depth. Overall, it is described as a "crazy funny shooter" that delivers consistent laughs.
“I saw the Game Grumps play this literally today (4/16/20) and it was so funny that I just had to play it myself!”
“I have been laughing for hours, and it is so satisfying to make a hit, no matter how many times you get them.”
“Obviously there's no depth; it's just a funny little game where you shoot skiers.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are an improvement over previous iterations, featuring a modernized, cartoony style with enhanced details and effects like the x-ray zoom commonly seen in contemporary shooters. Overall, while the graphics are described as simple, they are considered visually appealing and effective.
“Yes, this is literally the exact same thing, except it has better graphics and features the cool x-ray zoom effect you see in many modern shooters (and Mortal Kombat).”
“The graphics are decent, albeit a bit cartoony.”
“The graphics are simple but nice.”
“Decent graphics, albeit cartoony.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is described as entertaining and engaging, with a mix of dark humor and absurdity that keeps players amused, despite some minor technical issues. The plot's chaotic nature adds to the enjoyment, making it a memorable experience.
“I've found myself vastly entertained by the story, though there are some minor issues.”
“It's a twisted plot, but I can't stop giggling at the insane moments and watching the chaos unfold.”
“It's a messed up plot, but I can't stop giggling like a schoolgirl at the insane hits I get and watching the bodies fly forward.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is considered well optimized, providing a fun experience despite not being the most visually impressive or perfectly optimized title.
“The game is well optimized, providing a smooth experience.”
“While it isn't the best looking game, it is well optimized and kind of fun.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including freezing during critical moments, such as the bullet cam sequence, which leads to an infinite loop. Additionally, players report buggy objectives that detract from the overall experience.
“On the bullet cam, just as the bullet is about to shoot the ski jumper, the game freezes and seemingly goes into an infinite loop (as I'm a game dev too, I can tell).”
“Buggy and boring objectives.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, transporting them back to the emotions and innocence of childhood, reminiscent of being a 10-year-old.
“Made me feel like a 10-year-old kid again.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game serves as a suitable backdrop, enhancing the experience while allowing players to engage with other media simultaneously. It is described as enjoyable, albeit somewhat morbid, contributing to a fun yet casual gaming atmosphere.
“The music in the game perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack keeps me engaged and adds depth to the gameplay.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps things fresh and makes every session enjoyable.”
“The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The background music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's tone, leading to a disjointed experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find grinding to be unenjoyable, yet it serves a purpose by encouraging the use of multiple weapons within the game.
“Grinding is not fun, but at least it gives you a reason to have more than one weapon in the game.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the gameplay.”
