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Snow Scout

Find some peace and quiet by volunteering to open a ski resort on your own.
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67%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
gameplay, stability
76% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Snow Scout is a single player sport game. It was developed by Tunermaxx Media GmbH and was released on August 16, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Snow Scout" is a VR exploration game set in a snowy mountain valley. As a Snow Scout volunteer, you'll ski, maintain trails, and monitor avalanche risks, all while guided by radio conversations with your supervisor. Discover alpine birds, open new paths, and enjoy the peaceful mountain environment, but be prepared for unexpected challenges.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The skiing controls are immersive and provide a genuine skiing experience, making it feel like you're really skiing.
  • The atmosphere is well-crafted, with engaging voice acting and a solid narrative that enhances the VR experience.
  • The game offers a unique blend of physical activity and relaxation, making it a fun and innovative experience in VR.
  • The controls can be frustrating and may lead to motion sickness for some players, especially with the smooth turning mechanics.
  • There are several bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with movement and interaction.
  • New players may find the initial learning curve steep, requiring patience to get accustomed to the controls.
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around a character working on ski hills to escape personal issues, guided by a radio-connected snow scout named Vreni. Players appreciate the engaging narrative and atmosphere, drawing favorable comparisons to "Firewatch," with well-written characters that add depth to the experience. Overall, the story is described as solid and exciting, enhancing the VR experience.

    • “Nice atmosphere and the story is solid so far.”
    • “I like the story and the atmosphere a lot.”
    • “The story of the game is that you play a person who has taken to working the ski hills to escape his personal issues. On your journey, you are guided by another snow scout named Vreni, who talks to you over the radio. The bulk of the narrative is told here, and so far it's an interesting story. While playing, I thought it drew a lot of comparisons to Firewatch. The writing for this character is fun and feels like a character with some good depth.”
    • “The story of the game is that you play a person who has taken to working the ski hills to escape his personal issues. On your journey, you are guided by another snow scout named Vreni, who talks to you over the radio. This is where the bulk of the narrative is told, and so far, it's an interesting story. While playing, I thought it drew a lot of comparisons to Firewatch. The writing for this character is fun and feels like a character with some good depth.”
    • “The story of the game is that you play a person who has taken to working the ski hills to escape his personal issues. On your journey, you are guided by another snow scout named Vreni, who talks to you over the radio. This is where the bulk of the narrative is told, and so far, it's an interesting story. While playing, I thought it drew a lot of comparisons to Firewatch. The writing for this character is fun and feels like a character with some good depth.”
    • “The story of the game is that you play a person who has taken to working the ski hills to escape his personal issues. On your journey, you are guided by another snow scout named Vreni, who talks to you over the radio. This is where the bulk of the narrative is told, and so far, it's an interesting story. While playing, I thought it drew a lot of comparisons to Firewatch. The writing for this character is fun and feels like a character with some good depth.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay centers around skiing in various resort areas, with a focus on both cross-country and downhill courses. While the physics-driven mechanics can be tricky to master and occasionally janky, players find the experience enjoyable and relaxing, especially in open areas where speed can be achieved. However, some users have encountered frustrating glitches that hinder progression.

    • “The gameplay at the moment is simple but enjoyable in a chill sort of way, and it's all physics-driven. The main gameplay mechanic is skiing; it takes a bit to get the hang of and can be a bit tricky, but in the more open areas, it's fun when you can get up to speed.”
    • “It did take me a little while to get used to the skiing mechanics, and it is a little janky, to say the least, but I was able to get through most of the game without issue.”
    • “The core gameplay includes opening up the different ski resort areas as a volunteer (who has taken a vow of silence) and trying out the cross country and downhill courses.”
    • “It did take me a little while to get used to the ski mechanics, and it is a little janky, to say the least, but I was able to get through most of the game without issue.”
    • “Do check out my gameplay video in which a nasty glitch made the key vanish, so I couldn't get into the hut at the start of the game, thus I couldn't progress any further.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its innovative and cohesive design, creating a calming and immersive experience. Players appreciate the solid story and the simple yet original graphical environments that enhance the overall ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere is described as well-made, fun, and engaging.

    • “It's innovative, atmospheric, well made, fun, and interesting.”
    • “The other draw to the game for me was the environments; they are simple graphically, but the original look and cohesive feel lead to a really nice and calming atmosphere in the game.”
    • “I like the story and the atmosphere a lot.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is typical of many indie titles, featuring innovative ideas but not a completely bug-free experience. Players have reported issues with dialogue bugs, particularly when actions are performed too quickly, which can lead to skipped instructions. Despite these issues, users were able to complete the game without major disruptions.

    • “As with many indie titles, expect good ideas but not a completely bug-free experience. However, I was able to play through the entire game (played build 137).”
    • “As with many indie titles, expect good ideas but not a completely bug-free experience. However, I was able to play through the entire game (played build 137).”
    • “Dialogue at the moment can be quite buggy, as performing actions too quickly can cut off or skip instructions.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature simple yet cohesive environments that create a calming atmosphere, though the lack of graphical settings is a notable drawback. Overall, while the visuals may not be complex, their original design contributes positively to the game's ambiance.

    • “Sadly, there are no graphical settings.”
    • “The environments are simple graphically, but the original look and cohesive feel lead to a really nice and calming atmosphere in the game.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the excellent voice acting of a key character, who skillfully transitions between comedic and emotional tones, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate this blend of humor and depth, making interactions feel authentic and engaging.

    • “I love the character on the other end of the walkie talkie - really good voice acting that can go from funny to sadness easily and very believably.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game deeply engaging, often developing a strong affection for the main character due to her likeable and wholesome nature. This connection enhances the overall experience, making it difficult to complete the game without feeling a sense of attachment.

    • “She's very likeable, wholesome, and I dare say it's almost impossible to play this game until completion and not get at least a little crush on her.”
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Snow Scout is a sport game.

Snow Scout is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows, PlayStation and others.

Snow Scout was released on August 16, 2022.

Snow Scout was developed by Tunermaxx Media GmbH.

Snow Scout has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Snow Scout is a single player game.

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