SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding

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"SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding" is a downhill skiing game that offers easy-to-learn controls and procedurally generated mountainscapes for endless exploration. Players can try to score high or simply enjoy a serene, arctic experience. The game is optimized for Steamdeck and runs at 60 FPS on high settings.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features smooth controls and a satisfying gameplay loop that is easy to pick up but hard to master, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
The visuals and atmosphere are stunning, with beautiful procedural landscapes and a variety of weather effects that enhance the skiing experience.
It runs exceptionally well on the Steam Deck, providing a seamless experience with high frame rates and no significant bugs.

The game can feel punishing and frustrating due to its procedural generation, which sometimes leads to unexpected obstacles that disrupt the flow of gameplay.
There is a lack of depth and content, with some players feeling that the game becomes repetitive after a few runs and could benefit from additional features or modes.
Control issues, particularly in mid-air, can lead to inconsistent experiences, making it difficult to execute tricks and maintain combos.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The graphics in Snø are widely praised for their beautiful and evocative art style, which combines simplicity with a captivating atmosphere. Players appreciate the high-quality visuals that enhance the overall experience, making it both immersive and enjoyable. The elegant user interface and smooth controls further complement the game's stunning aesthetic.
- “I love the atmosphere and art style!”
- “Sno is gorgeous in its own way - the visuals are actually a high bar overall, simplistic yet evocative - and when it works as an experience, it truly works like nothing else I’ve ever played.”
- “The visuals are fantastic and it gives me that delicious feeling from when I'm snowboarding in the sun on fresh powder.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The gameplay is highly praised for its perfect mechanics and satisfying loop, reminiscent of Tetris, where difficulty gradually increases based on player performance. The controls are easy to learn yet challenging to master, and the overall experience is enhanced by stunning visuals, making it both enjoyable and engaging.
- “Of course, none of that would matter if the actual movement and gameplay mechanics weren't also fun, but they're perfect.”
- “It's clear that a lot of care went into making the gameplay feel as natural and satisfying as possible.”
- “The mechanics are easy to pick up, difficult to master.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Users emphasize that a compelling game should have a well-structured narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end, while some reviews indicate a lack of story altogether.
- “A good run has a start, a middle, and an end and tells a story.”
- “X no story”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users consistently praising its performance. Reviewers highly recommend it, noting that it runs smoothly and enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “It runs great on Steam Deck, and I couldn't recommend it more.”
- “Don't french fry when you should've pizza'd, and you're going to have a good time with this awesome game that runs great on Steam Deck.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Overall, players express a desire for more music in the game, with some highlighting the existing sound design as elegant and well-integrated. While the current soundscape and UI sounds are appreciated, many feel that additional musical elements would enhance the overall experience.
- “Complimenting the game with its subtle elegance, from the UI sound and music to the soundscape and the interactions.”
- “Would love for the devs to add music at some point.”
- “My only wish would be to include some music.”
- “The game lacks a musical score, which detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating art style and diverse environments, evoking comparisons to the expansive feel of "No Man's Sky" but with a unique twist.
- “I love the atmosphere and art style!”
- “At the same time, it delivers an atmospheric and varied environment, almost like No Man's Sky on skis.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game features a straightforward monetization model with no ads, microtransactions, in-game currency, premium cosmetics, or battle passes, allowing players to enjoy a seamless experience without any financial barriers or pressure.
- “I open the game, it runs smoothly, simple, no ads, just go.”
- “No microtransactions, no in-game currency, no premium cosmetics, no battle pass, no FOMO.”
- “The game is completely free of microtransactions, in-game currency, premium cosmetics, battle passes, and fear of missing out (FOMO).”
- “I appreciate that there are no microtransactions or any form of monetization that disrupts the gameplay experience.”
- “It's refreshing to see a game that doesn't rely on in-game purchases or a battle pass system.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly optimized, delivering impressive performance with 90fps on high settings, particularly on the Steam Deck OLED. This level of optimization is seen as a refreshing change in the current gaming landscape.
- “Speaking of Steam Deck, performance is top notch, getting 90fps on high settings on OLED.”
- “To put it short, the game is well optimized, which is a breath of fresh air in today's gaming landscape.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having 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 felt like I made no progress.”