Snow Scout
- August 16, 2022
- Tunermaxx Media GmbH
Find some peace and quiet by volunteering to open a ski resort on your own.
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The skiing controls are immersive and provide a genuine skiing experience, making it feel like you're really skiing.
- The atmosphere and voice acting, particularly from the character Vreni, enhance the narrative and emotional engagement of the game.
- The game offers a unique blend of VR experience with physical activity, making it both fun and a good workout.
- 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 interactions and progression.
- New players may find the initial learning curve steep, requiring patience to get accustomed to the skiing mechanics.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and atmospheric, centering on a character who works on ski hills to escape personal issues, guided by a well-written snow scout named Vreni. Players appreciate the depth of the narrative and its comparisons to titles like Firewatch, with many finding the unfolding plot exciting and immersive, especially in VR. Overall, the storytelling is solid and enhances the gaming experience.
“Having them along to help unravel the story is perfect for VR, and I'm a big fan of this!”
“Nice atmosphere and the story is solid so far.”
“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.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around skiing mechanics that allow players to explore various resort areas, with a focus on both cross-country and downhill courses. While the physics-driven mechanics can be challenging and occasionally janky, the overall experience is described as simple yet enjoyable, particularly in more open environments. However, some players have encountered 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.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its innovative and cohesive design, creating a calming and engaging experience. Reviewers appreciate the solid story and well-crafted environments, which contribute to an overall enjoyable and immersive atmosphere.
“It's innovative, atmospheric, well made, fun, and interesting.”
“Nice atmosphere and the story is solid so far.”
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally acceptable, allowing players to complete the experience, though it is not entirely bug-free, particularly with dialogue issues that can arise from performing actions too quickly. Overall, while there are some bugs, they do not significantly hinder gameplay.
“As with many indie titles, you can expect good ideas but not a completely bug-free experience. However, I was able to play through the entire game (played build 137).”
“The game runs smoothly without major issues, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the experience.”
“I encountered very few bugs during my playthrough, which made for a surprisingly stable experience overall.”
“Dialogue at the moment can be quite buggy, as performing actions too quickly can cut off or skip instructions.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without constant restarts.”
“I've encountered numerous glitches that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks graphical settings, but its simple yet cohesive environments create a calming atmosphere that many players appreciate.
“The environments in the game are simple graphically, but the original look and cohesive feel lead to a really nice and calming atmosphere.”
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the character on the other end of the walkie-talkie, whose voice acting effectively balances comedic moments with emotional depth, enhancing the overall experience.
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's protagonist to be incredibly likeable and wholesome, often developing a genuine emotional attachment or even a crush on her, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
“She's very likable, wholesome, and I dare say it's almost impossible to play this game until completion and not develop at least a little crush on her.”
