When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
- January 23, 2019
- Hugecalf Studios
- 37h median play time
Get on Steam"When Ski Lifts Go Wrong" is a physics-based construction and management simulation game. Design ski lifts and jumps, then watch your skiers tackle the slopes with hilarious consequences. Over 100 levels of challenges and freebuild mode offer endless opportunities for creative design and experimentation.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and engaging physics-based puzzle game that offers a unique twist on the bridge-building genre.
- The game features a variety of challenges and allows for creativity in building ski lifts and ramps, making it enjoyable for players who like engineering puzzles.
- The humor and chaotic outcomes of failed builds add a light-hearted element, making it entertaining to watch skiers and snowboarders navigate the constructed paths.
- Controls for the skiing sections can be awkward and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
- The physics engine can be inconsistent, leading to unpredictable results where the same design may fail or succeed at random.
- Some players find the game repetitive and feel that the difficulty ramps up too quickly, making it less enjoyable over time.
- graphics30 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simplistic yet immersive art style that complements the construction mechanics, while others find them underwhelming and buggy. Many highlight the trade-off between graphics and physics simulation, noting that the visuals are polished and fitting for the gameplay, especially in early access. Overall, the aesthetics are seen as either a strong point or a drawback, depending on individual preferences.
“The visuals are well done and immersive.”
“As for the visuals, they're fantastic.”
“And even though it is still an early access game it is polished, the levels are challenging, and graphics are beautiful.”
“In my opinion, the game aesthetics are too simplistic and boring.”
“The graphics of this game aren't good at all.”
“There’s a definite trade-off to allow weaker graphics for stronger physics simulation, and that works here.”
- humor26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as hilarious, featuring quirky humor and amusing physics-based scenarios that often lead to unexpected and funny outcomes. While some players note that the humor can become repetitive and occasionally falls flat, the overall comedic elements, including morbid jokes and entertaining glitches, contribute to a fun and engaging experience.
“It's a nice relaxing puzzle engineering game and funny when things don't go to plan.”
“Good music, hilarious physics, difficult puzzles, clean art style, simple yet powerful tools.”
“Nice amount of humor and morbidness thrown in there for laughs.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a fun twist on traditional bridge-building mechanics by incorporating ski lifts and ramps for snowboarders. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics, solid UI controls, and engaging physics, although some note that the difficulty ramps up too quickly. Overall, it is considered a strong entry in the genre, especially for newcomers.
“A fun twist on the Poly Bridge gameplay where instead of creating bridges, you create ski lifts and ramps for snowboarders.”
“Fun concept plus a solid refinement in the building UI controls compared to other games with similar mechanics, such as Poly Bridge and Forts.”
“If it's their first game, I'd call it great -- if not, let's call it a solid example of exactly the gameplay you're expecting, with maybe some extra stuff on the side.”
“The plethora of mechanics make this bridge building simulator more than average.”
“Finally a game that improves the bridge construction gameplay!”
- music24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience, especially during initial gameplay. While some users liken the soundtrack to elevator music, many appreciate its quality and recommend the game for its brilliant soundtrack alongside its engaging gameplay. However, there are suggestions for more variety in the music.
“Would definitely recommend this game and the brilliant soundtrack.”
“Good music, hilarious physics, difficult puzzles, clean art style, simple yet powerful tools.”
“Soundtrack is basically elevator music.”
“The music was also out of this world.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while players report no major bugs or glitches, there are issues with buggy achievements and character control that detract from the experience. Some users find the occasional funny glitches add to the fun, but frustrations with graphics and controls persist.
“The graphics aren't something I enjoyed; some achievements were buggy, and trying to control the character was a huge pain.”
“Very fun to play, but it has its funny glitches.”
“Some achievements were buggy, and trying to control the character was a huge pain.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting a compelling narrative about a man's journey alongside his brother and friend in the game's development. It conveys a strong moral about perseverance in the face of adversity.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“It had a compelling development story about a guy, his brother, and his friend making the game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, as it fails to deliver on the promise of innovation, quickly reverting to familiar and monotonous gameplay.
“I was promised something new, but it soon becomes the same old tedious grind.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as relaxing and immersive, making it easy for players to engage with and disengage from at their convenience.
“Relaxing, atmospheric, and easy to pick up and put down.”
