The Last Ski Trip

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The Last Ski Trip is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Fireplay Studio and was released on July 18, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "The Last Ski Trip," you join the main character on a skiing getaway with his brother to a remote snowy valley, where peaceful moments quickly give way to eerie and unsettling events. As the story unfolds through elaborate dialogues and atmospheric sounds, you explore diverse locations, examine objects, and uncover a dark secret lurking in the valley. The tense narrative is enhanced by high-quality cutscenes and immersive gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and an incredible atmosphere that immerses players in a chilling snowy setting.
It offers a solid horror experience with effective jump scares and a well-executed sound design that enhances the tension.
For its low price, the game provides a fun and engaging experience, making it a worthwhile pick for fans of indie horror.

The game suffers from technical issues, including a game-breaking mouse input bug and clunky animations that detract from immersion.
Texture quality and optimization are lacking, leading to frame drops and noticeable loading issues during gameplay.
The story is considered boring and predictable, with some players feeling that the scares are cheap and not well-earned.

atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and chilling qualities, effectively creating tension through its snowy setting and cinematic elements. While many players appreciate the potential for a deeper horror experience, some feel it falls short due to bugs and reliance on jump scares. Overall, the atmosphere is described as promising, with a mix of engaging narrative and exploration, though it could benefit from more refined execution.
- “Great atmosphere, jumpscares, narrative, and awesome cinematic quick time events!”
- “The cold and snowy atmosphere is amazing — you can almost feel the chill.”
- “Incredible atmosphere and tension from start to finish.”
- “The atmosphere had potential, and I was getting into the setting — until a game-breaking bug completely killed the experience.”
- “More of a story, better animations, less crappy jump scares; it really does seem like there was potential for an actually creepy game with an unnerving story and atmosphere, but just fell short in general.”
- “The atmosphere and the way the game was made reminded me of the Fears to Fathom game series.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and predictable, while others appreciated its twists and the effort put into the narrative and cutscenes. Although some felt the game lacked depth and atmosphere, others noted potential for a more engaging experience. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with moments of promise overshadowed by shortcomings.
- “It has a good story and it took me about 1 hour to beat.”
- “I was lucky enough to see this game progress and I was pleasantly surprised by some of the twists and turns and how the story progresses.”
- “The solo developer built the game fast, with a decent story and cutscenes. I also like the models too, not using premade assets.”
- “The plot is incredibly boring and predictable.”
- “Secondly, the 'story,' if you could call it much of one.”
- “More of a story, better animations, less crappy jump scares; it really does seem like there was potential for an actually creepy game with an unnerving story and atmosphere, but it just fell short in general.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with users noting its immersive vibe and effective sound design, despite some describing it as simple. While the game offers around an hour of entertainment with decent scares and enjoyable icy levels, opinions vary on its overall depth and complexity.
- “Everything from the sound design to the gameplay to how the story unfolds is absolutely perfect!”
- “Super immersive vibe, even if the gameplay is simple.”
- “Fantastic scares, nice big icy levels, and greatly fun gameplay!”
- “The gameplay is somewhat okay, graphics are fine, and overall, it's a short, nice game that keeps you entertained for about an hour.”
- “You get about an hour of gameplay, and some decent scares.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for its slow world loading times and frequent frame drops, which detract from the overall experience. Players also report encountering numerous loading screens, further impacting gameplay fluidity.
- “The world loads before your eyes, and frame drops are common, along with frequent loading screens.”
- “Optimization is severely lacking, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it difficult to enjoy.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and goofy elements, particularly highlighted by a comical character introduced near the climax that elicits genuine laughter.
- “The entity presented towards the climax is an extremely goofy goober; it's hard not to find it quite funny.”
- “The humor in this game is brilliantly absurd, making every moment a delightful surprise.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions throughout the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant bugs and stability issues, making it difficult to recommend to players.
- “But right now, it’s just too buggy and rough around the edges to recommend.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning quality, contributing to a visually spectacular experience. While some users find the gameplay to be average, the overall visual presentation enhances the enjoyment of the short playtime.
- “A spectacular game with stunning graphics.”
- “The gameplay is somewhat okay, graphics are fine, and overall, it's a short, nice game that keeps you entertained for about 1 hour.”