Snowtopia: Ski Resort Builder

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In Snowtopia: Ski Resort Tycoon, players build and manage a ski resort by designing ski runs, constructing facilities, and managing staff. Create a fun and safe experience for your visitors by balancing the needs of different skier types and adjusting the difficulty of your slopes. With various tools and cosmetic options, customize and expand your resort while ensuring profitability and guest satisfaction.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 389 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and relaxing experience focused on creativity and visitor satisfaction.
Players appreciate the concept of using builders instead of currency, allowing for a different approach to management.
The graphics and art style are charming, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, making it unplayable for some users.
Many players feel the game lacks content and depth, leading to repetitive gameplay after a few hours.
The absence of an economy system and the need to unlock upgrades for every new save frustrates players, limiting the overall experience.

gameplay
50 mentions
32 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game features solid core mechanics for building ski slopes and managing a resort, but is marred by numerous bugs and AI quirks that can disrupt the experience and lead to frustrating gameplay loops. While the tutorial is effective and the mechanics are generally enjoyable, many players find the depth lacking after a short period, with some expressing disappointment over the game's unfinished state and limited content. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant updates to address its current issues and enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The tutorial does a good job at setting you up, progression feels well balanced and there's a bunch of nice emergent gameplay like having to demolish old runs and lifts to make room for new better ones.”
- “While it has some room for improvement, it is a very fun game with a wide array of awesome mechanics.”
- “There are some mechanics to still work out but really enjoyable so far!”
- “The main problem is a bug where mechanics may or may not work on a map, which kind of dooms your save because all of the lifts break down.”
- “The gameplay bugs are annoying and will stop you from playing at about the 2-hour mark.”
- “The developers have decided to end development for personal reasons and that's totally understandable, but the game just isn't finished and is pretty much barebones, with only a few gameplay elements that I can guarantee will be boring after a few hours.”
graphics
28 mentions
46 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the cute and cozy art style and smooth visuals that enhance the relaxing atmosphere. However, several users criticize the graphics for being unpolished, lacking detail, and having technical issues on various platforms, which detracts from the overall experience. While there is potential for improvement, the current state of the graphics does not meet the expectations set by the game's price point.
- “The graphics are great, the feel and vibe of it are great.”
- “The graphics are smooth and enjoyable, sound effects are good, and the music is a perfect fit for the relaxing pace of the game.”
- “The art and visuals are soothing, and it has a nice medium core depth.”
- “But the graphics are a mess on my Mac and Windows computers.”
- “The unfortunate thing is that I see a lot of potential with the art style and the actual run building, but the rest of the game is an absolute mess.”
- “Graphics options are very limited and no UI scale slider, so it's a struggle to read some of the text.”
stability
16 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Many players feel it is unpolished and reminiscent of an early access title, with issues such as UI glitches and AI malfunctions making it frustrating and at times unplayable. While some find enjoyment despite the bugs, the consensus leans towards the game being incomplete and in need of substantial updates to improve stability.
- “It is very buggy, to the point it becomes unplayable a few hours in, and thus feels like it shouldn't be out of early access.”
- “Very disappointing since this had a lot of promise, but it's unstable, unfun and unfinished -- it's overpriced abandonware that feels like a buggy tech demonstration.”
- “The game is rather buggy and doesn't seem to get updated much.”
optimization
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent crashes and poor performance, especially when managing higher skier counts. While some users noted improvements post-release, overall, the game still requires significant optimization to enhance stability and performance. Bugs and performance issues are common, particularly in early access, impacting the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It does have a few performance issues - lag - but I haven't had a single crash like what the other reviews say.”
- “Regardless of what I do, which map I use, or however many trails/lifts I build to address skiers' demands, the optimization could not go above 80% and the number of skiers is always between 1000-1100.”
- “While at release the game did have some bugs and performance issues, over the week of release they were fixed, allowing me to really enjoy the game.”
- “Fun for a bit, but the constant crashes and poor performance make it hard to enjoy to the fullest.”
- “This game still needs a lot of optimizations.”
- “There are bugs (some funny, others a pain), optimization is poor for higher skier counts, there's not a ton of content, and some of the mechanics are wonky, or don't work as expected, or are not explained well.”
story
7 mentions
0 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game's story is currently minimal and lacks depth, primarily consisting of bland objectives like achieving visitor targets on maps, which gives it a sandbox feel. Players note the absence of missions, objectives, or rewards beyond the tutorial, indicating a need for significant improvement in the career or story mode. Overall, while the foundation is promising, the narrative aspect requires further development.
- “Very bland at the minute, needs a bit of work in terms of career/story mode; it's almost just a sandbox game right now, but is very promising.”
- “Right now there are no financials, so you just plot lifts and that's it.”
- “No missions, objectives, or rewards after completing the tutorial.”
music
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, perfectly complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to a soothing atmosphere that encourages prolonged play.
- “The music is very relaxing, and you'll have a great time just listening to it while building.”
- “The graphics are smooth and enjoyable, sound effects are good, and the music is a perfect fit for the relaxing pace of the game.”
- “The music is calming, and I can see myself getting lost in this game for hours on end.”
monetization
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with players feeling abandoned by the developers after initial advertising campaigns and discounts failed to deliver meaningful updates or improvements. Users advise potential players to avoid spending money on the game, expressing skepticism about its future development.
- “This game was a cash grab and most of us got stuck in it. The owners gave up creating the game and then just basically said 'sorry.' Steer clear, and do not waste your hard-earned money here.”
- “Last news end of January, I hope it's not just another cash grab and we see actual development happening.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its lightheartedness, particularly in the context of skiing, though it is accompanied by some amusing bugs and quirky mechanics. However, players also mention that the humor can be overshadowed by optimization issues and a lack of content, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “Funny ski game.”
- “Fun game, runs a little funny once you have a bunch of lifts on faster speeds, which in a sense slows down your research.”
- “There are bugs (some funny, others a pain), optimization is poor for higher skier counts, but the humor in the mechanics adds a unique charm.”
replayability
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, as players find that maps do not offer significant differences in difficulty or interest after completion. The addition of random events, such as weather changes and safety shutdowns, could enhance the stakes and encourage players to revisit maps.
- “Some random events (weather, avalanches, powder days, and getting shut down for bad safety) would help with the aforementioned stakes and enhance replayability.”
- “One map doesn't actually feel any more difficult or interesting than another, and there is little replay value in a map once complete.”
- “Some random events (weather, avalanches, powder days, and getting shut down for bad safety) would help with the aforementioned stakes and the replayability.”
- “Low replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging concept, though some users feel that the characters' lack of enjoyment detracts from the overall ambiance.
- “I want to start off by saying I love the atmosphere and the general concept of the game.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express a lack of emotional engagement with the game, indicating that they would have refunded it if not for its inclusion in a bundle, suggesting a disconnect or dissatisfaction with the overall experience.
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”