Til Nord
- June 29, 2021
- Moose Attack Studios
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamDiscover a sublime open world on your snowmobile! Drive among the frozen environment of Snøfall øyer to discover beautiful vistas, time trials and quests that permanently change the open world in Til Nord.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and a stunning open-world environment, especially with the aurora borealis.
- Fun and relaxing gameplay with various missions, time trials, and collectibles to discover.
- Great for a free game, showcasing impressive work for a student project with smooth performance on lower-end systems.
- Basic and unrealistic physics, leading to awkward handling and control issues.
- Limited content with a short playtime of around 2-3 hours, lacking depth and variety in missions.
- Audio design is poor, with annoying engine sounds and a lack of immersive sound effects.
- story53 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and primarily revolves around completing missions and time trials, with players often feeling it lacks depth and narrative engagement. While the missions provide opportunities for exploration and fun activities, many reviewers noted that the overall experience feels more like a series of tasks rather than a cohesive story. Players expressed a desire for more varied missions, a larger map, and a richer narrative to enhance the gameplay experience.
“The missions were pretty straightforward but gave me plenty of reasons to explore and travel through what is definitely the main character in this game: the world.”
“I greatly enjoyed driving around and doing the missions.”
“The graphics are good for a free game, and the storyline and missions are okay.”
“Given that I'm personally not a fan of time trials, and at least 50% of the offered missions are exactly that, it kinda falls short.”
“There is some sort of story in this game but it's more like 'go here' and 'do this' instead of an actual story of a person in this world.”
“Would've liked more creative things to do while traveling from one location to the other, to make it feel less like downtime in-between the missions.”
- graphics47 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the visuals as impressive for a free title, particularly highlighting the beautiful environments and clean aesthetics. However, some users note issues such as basic physics, lack of shadows, and performance problems, especially on lower-end hardware. While the graphics are generally considered good, there are calls for further polish and realism to enhance the overall experience.
“The graphics are amazing for a small free game.”
“I really love the game and it has such stunning visuals and it was super fun to ride around in.”
“The environment is amazing, the graphics are good without compromising gameplay.”
“The graphics aren't perfect, the physics are a bit basic, the sound is off.”
“The snowmobile sounds are terrible and cut out lots, the graphics are not good at all, there are no other options for snowmobiles, and the physics are awful.”
“The graphics are ok but even playing it on a 2060, a graphic card above the recommended one, the game is extremely 'laggy'.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its enjoyable and relaxing nature, decent graphics, and fun mechanics, while others criticize the handling, physics, and overall depth, noting it feels like a student project. Players appreciate the exploration aspect and the incorporation of unique features like a temperature mechanic, but many feel the gameplay lacks the polish and complexity expected from professional titles. Overall, it offers a brief but visually appealing experience, particularly for a free game.
“Nice music and enjoyable gameplay.”
“Great game, graphics are very good, not many bugs, and overall gameplay is fun.”
“The gameplay takes inspiration from the Burnout Paradise game, and it gives the same feeling of hours of mindlessly exploring, whereas you can relax, listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks.”
“The gameplay itself is a letdown; this is after all just a student project and it shows, lacking depth and nuance which is something professional racing games need.”
“Visually it's extremely blurry and has forced motion blur, which makes the gameplay experience very jarring.”
“The driving mechanics are not accurate to simulators or even to some arcade racers, but that doesn't really matter.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the tracks and finding them well-suited to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted issues such as limited radio options and the need to manually restart the music after crashes, which detracted from the enjoyment. Overall, while the music is praised for its quality and ability to create a chill atmosphere, there are concerns about its repetitiveness and lack of variety.
“Nice music and enjoyable gameplay.”
“Decent radio music to listen to while playing even though you have to turn it on yourself each time you crash.”
“Music - 10/10 (I enjoyed nearly every song I heard and they went very well with the game)”
“Decent radio music to listen to while playing, even though you have to turn it on yourself each time you crash.”
“There is only one song on the radio, which is annoying, and this game has more rocks than the Grand Canyon.”
“The music is wack and the sounds are just random and not actually synced to your throttle.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, optimization feedback is mixed; while some users report smooth performance even on lower-end hardware, others criticize the game's optimization as lacking, comparing it unfavorably to alpha versions. Additionally, there are specific concerns regarding controller support, indicating that further refinement is needed in this area.
“Performance is good; the game is very smooth at max graphics settings with a low mid-end laptop.”
“Only issue I had was optimization, but for a free game made as a university project, that is completely acceptable since that wouldn't have been a major focus of the team.”
“Not optimized enough; it kind of looks like an alpha version of the game.”
“It's a great game and also relaxing, but it feels like it needs more optimization.”
“The only issue I had was optimization, but for a free game made as a university project, that is completely acceptable since that wouldn't have been a major focus of the team.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with sound, physics, and controls, which can lead to players getting stuck in certain situations. Overall, the stability of the game is considered poor, significantly impacting the gameplay experience.
“The game has way too many bugs and glitches.”
“There are a few minor glitches in the game where you can get stuck.”
“The sound and physics are buggy, and the controls aren't very good.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers infinite replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy it repeatedly without losing interest.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“The game offers endless possibilities for different playthroughs.”
“Each decision leads to unique outcomes, making you want to experience it all over again.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing wipe-out moments and the absurdity of taking a snowmobile on water, which adds a lighthearted touch despite some mechanical limitations. Players appreciate these comedic elements, suggesting they enhance the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“When a wipe-out is as funny as it is in this game, I wouldn't mind seeing a few more of them.”
“I realize that there are certain game mechanic limitations, but it's kind of funny when you can take your snowmobile on the water in certain areas... unless it's supposed to be ice?”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as immersive and captivating, with stunning visuals that enhance the experience. The sensation of speed and power, likened to a thrilling space journey, contributes to a dynamic and engaging environment.
“Absolutely stunning visuals and great atmosphere.”
“You could feel the engine rumbling beneath me as I revved up my snowmobile, like I was on a spaceship being thrust into the atmosphere to go to Mars as part of Elon Musk’s plans for the planet’s colonization.”
“The atmosphere feels more like a bland backdrop than an immersive environment, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
“Despite the game's ambitious setting, the atmosphere is disappointingly flat and uninspired, failing to draw players into its world.”
“The overall ambiance is underwhelming, making it hard to feel invested in the game's narrative or surroundings.”
