Snow Moto Racing Freedom
- April 11, 2017
- Zordix AB
Snow Moto Racing Freedom is fun, but needs some polish.
"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.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun arcade-style snowmobile racing experience with a variety of maps and races.
- The free roam mode allows players to create their own obstacle courses, adding to the enjoyment.
- It runs smoothly on modern machines and supports multiplayer, making it great for playing with friends.
- The controls are clunky and difficult to manage, especially with a gamepad, making the game nearly unplayable for some.
- Graphics and audio quality are lackluster, with environments feeling repetitive and sound effects being grating.
- The gameplay can feel generic and unrefined, lacking the depth and excitement found in other racing games.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted for its addictiveness, smooth controls, and extensive unlockable content, providing an immersive and adrenaline-filled racing experience, especially in multiplayer mode. However, some users feel that the gameplay can be unrefined and lacks variety, leading to a somewhat bland experience despite the available modes and content. Overall, it offers good value for money but could benefit from further refinement and diversity.
“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.”
“[lackluster audio and graphics / environments mostly look the same, gameplay is rather unrefined, could use more modes and content]”
“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.”
“The gameplay experience feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged for long periods.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Snow Moto Racing Freedom" are generally described as decent but lack detail and vibrancy, with some players noting a 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 not cutting-edge but are sufficient to avoid detracting from the gameplay experience.
“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 either 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.”
“Lackluster audio and graphics; environments mostly look the same, gameplay is rather unrefined, could use more modes and content.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % 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 the snowmobile sounds particularly grating. However, there are positive notes about the heavy soundtrack and interesting metal scores that enhance the racing experience. Overall, while the music may not be groundbreaking, it generally fits the game's atmosphere.
“I noticed many interesting metal music scores which I never get bored listening to.”
“+ heavy soundtrack”
“+ 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.”
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The consensus among users is that the game lacks replayability, with multiple reviewers expressing that they do not find any incentive to play it again.
“No replay value to me.”
“No replay value to me.”
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.
60%Snow Moto Racing Freedom Review
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