Winter Resort Simulator
- December 12, 2019
- Simuverse Interactive
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Winter Resort Simulator is a game where you manage a ski resort and operate detailed cable cars and snow vehicles. Explore the six square kilometer map, which includes five pre-defined ropeways, a village, and various attractions. Use different vehicles from Doppelmayr/Garaventa and Pistenbully to maintain and enjoy the resort. The in-game economy system provides engaging challenges as you manage and expand your winter resort."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features great graphics and detailed modeling of ski lifts and landscapes, providing an immersive experience for players.
- It offers a unique gameplay experience with realistic lift operations and the ability to build and manage your own ski resort.
- The game has a strong modding community and potential for future updates, which could enhance gameplay and add more content.
- The game suffers from poor performance and low frame rates, even on high-end PCs, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players find the controls to be clunky and overly complicated, leading to a confusing gameplay experience.
- There is a lack of content and features, with some players feeling the game is unfinished and more akin to an early access title.
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and attention to detail, while others express disappointment due to performance issues like crashes and lag, even at lower settings. Comparisons to previous titles suggest that while the graphics are decent, they may not meet expectations set by promotional images. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, but optimization is needed for a smoother experience.
“The pictures looked great and indeed the game has some very nice visuals.”
“The graphics are stunning although the frame rate must be better optimized.”
“The graphics are terrific and the attention to detail is awesome.”
“Combined with frequent crashes and lag, even with reduced graphics settings, I regret this purchase.”
“Performance is terrible even with graphics that don't really justify it.”
“I also expected better graphics after seeing the thumbnails, even though I play on medium-high graphics settings.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance even on high-end PCs, particularly near ropeway stations. While the graphics are praised, the frame rate and overall efficiency need significant improvement to make the game playable. Many players express hope for future updates to address these issues, indicating that the game has potential if optimization is prioritized.
“This could also include better optimization for larger user-created maps as well.”
“Make the game more efficient so that the performance is much better (less lag).”
“The overall performance is quite bad even on a high-end PC, especially near ropeway stations.”
“Performance is terrible even with graphics that don't really justify it.”
“The graphics are stunning, although the frame rate must be better optimized.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is often compared to Farming Simulator 19 and Fernbus Simulator, featuring similar graphics and mechanics, but it suffers from issues like unrealistic vehicle physics and buggy controls. While the chair lift mechanics and attention to detail are praised, many players feel the game lacks content and depth, suggesting that improvements to core mechanics could enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but currently falls short in execution.
“This game is an awesome vision of a new kind of gameplay: winter simulation.”
“The chair lift mechanics and attention to detail are worth buying the game in itself.”
“With detailed controls and parking mechanics.”
“Others are sub-par, such as the vehicle mechanics and physics.”
“Vehicle mechanics and physics need to be more realistic (using FS19 as a reference).”
“Controls are fuzzy and the gameplay is buggy.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting numerous bugs and lag issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the concept and enjoy the gameplay, the persistent technical problems, including erratic vehicle behavior and fuzzy controls, hinder enjoyment and lead to frustration.
“The game is just far too buggy at its current state to be enjoyable.”
“Cars and snowmobiles can be extremely buggy and jumpy.”
“Controls are fuzzy and the gameplay is buggy.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game reminiscent of titles like Farming Simulator 19 and Fernbus Simulator, noting that it features similar graphics and gameplay mechanics that contribute to a repetitive and labor-intensive playstyle.
“The playstyle is very grind-heavy.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the story, noting that it lacks depth and feels incomplete, particularly in terms of mission progression. The narrative is hindered by events that can lead to mission failures, prompting players to restart frequently.
“The story is incredibly engaging, with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.”
“The character development throughout the narrative is exceptional, making me truly care about their journeys.”
“The world-building is rich and immersive, drawing me into the lore and history of the game.”
“I restarted numerous times because events took place that did not let me finish the mission.”
“If it were a complete extra map with an extra type of lift or something, that would be a bit of a different story.”
