Snow Moto Racing Freedom
- April 11, 2017
- Zordix AB
Snow Moto Racing Freedom is fun, but needs some polish.
Get on Steam"Snow Moto Racing Freedom" is a high-speed snowmobile racing game with stunning winter landscapes and challenging tracks. Compete in Championships to unlock new snowmobiles, or take your skills online to compete with players worldwide. With over 40 courses, 12 unique snowmobiles, and stunning Zordix interactive snow technology, this game provides an epic snowmobile power ride like no other. Experience the thrill of stunts, challenging targets, and close-quarters racing.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun arcade-style snowmobiling experience with enjoyable races and a free roam mode that allows for creative obstacle courses.
- It features smooth controls and decent physics, making it accessible for both racing enthusiasts and casual players.
- The graphics are reasonable for the genre, with well-simulated snow and a variety of unlockable content that enhances replayability.
- The controls can be clunky, especially when using a gamepad, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game fully.
- The game lacks depth in terms of graphics and sound design, with some players finding it generic and lacking in replay value.
- There are issues with language selection and camera shake that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration for some users.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its addictiveness, smooth controls, and immersive experience, offering plenty of unlockable content and the option to play with friends. Players find it to provide great value for money, delivering adrenaline-filled races that keep them engaged for hours. Overall, the polished gameplay is a standout feature of the game.
“With plenty of unlockable content, addicting gameplay, smooth controls, and the possibility to play with your friends, it's worth the price.”
“The gameplay and immersion is where this game shines.”
“Snow moto racing freedom gives you value for your money and keeps providing adrenaline-filled races after hours of gameplay.”
“That's how it’s like on the starting line, now let me tell you about the gameplay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in Snow Moto Racing Freedom are generally considered decent but not impressive, with some reviewers noting a lack of detail and a somewhat drab appearance. While the deforming snow feature is a highlight, it falls short compared to older titles like Sega Rally Revo. Overall, the visuals are satisfactory for an arcade-style game, though they do not push any boundaries.
“Graphically, Snow Moto Racing Freedom looks reasonable, even for these times.”
“Pretty good graphics and okay physics; it has that arcade feeling.”
“Graphics may not be absolutely cutting edge, but there is certainly nothing lacking visually that will distract you.”
“Rubbish graphics and annoying.”
“Graphics may not be absolutely cutting edge, but there is certainly not anything lacking visually either that will distract you.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as standard rock, typical of low-budget racing titles, with some users finding it repetitive and grating, particularly the snowmobile sounds. However, others appreciate the heavy soundtrack and interesting metal scores, noting that the music enhances the racing experience. Overall, while the quality is mixed, it generally complements the gameplay.
“The music features many interesting metal music scores that I never get bored listening to.”
“+ heavy soundtrack”
“The music is the most standard rock music you'll ever hear, a hallmark of small budget racing games, and oh my god, the sounds of the snowmobiles are awful; it gets grating so fast.”
“Sometimes the music gets a bit repetitive, but the music tracks do fit the races and improve the experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game lacks replayability, with some stating that it offers little incentive to play again after the initial experience.
“There is no replay value for me.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
Critic Reviews
Snow Moto Racing Freedom PlayStation 4 Review
Snow Moto Racing Freedom is fun, but needs some polish.
66%Snow Moto Racing Freedom Review
While there's plenty of light-hearted arcade fun to be had with this title, and despite the sizable helping of modes and content, somehow, the gameplay experience itself just seems a little bland and hollow. There's some real challenge in the latter parts of the single-player offerings, yet far before one reaches that point, there's a real chance players will be day-dreaming of more colourful variations of the theme, such as SSX Tricky or, more recently, Steep. Snow Moto Racing Freedom is a fairly decent package, but it's also not particularly polished or distinct. Future entries should address the dodgy central physics issues and general lack of personality.
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