Have you ever wanted to go skiing but couldn’t afford it? Well now that’s “snow” problem in this week's free game, Snow. With a closed beta released by Poppermost Productions back in March, and an open beta released just a few weeks ago, Snow is currently leading and innovating the way in winter sports gaming. Snow is an open world winter sports game running on the ever beautiful Crytek engine.
So what is Snow?
On the surface the game is fairly straightforward. You ride around on skis, go over jumps, and even grind a few rails. But the real beauty of the game is how open and expansive it is. Before you storm the slopes you first must choose which mountain to tear up. After you select the mountain you now have the many options on where to drop off at, as well as which side of the mountain to start on. Once you chose all this the game will start, and you will be free to do whatever you’d like in this captivating winter wonderland.
Can I customize my character?
Yes you can! Almost all the gear on the character is customizable. While these customizations may cost in-game money; it’s not hard to acquire it. The in-game credits can be acquired one of two ways: By competing and completing events and challenges in the game, or by simply paying actual money. While currently you’re limited to only different skis, Poppermost Productions claims that in the near future users will have additional option of choosing from skis, snowboards and even snowmobiles.
What makes Snow unique? Why is Snow so good?
Aside from the breathtaking scenery, and the vast size, Snow has many key features that make it truly stand above the rest. The physics of the game are by far superb, and the controls handle so well that you are immersed in the game, and feel as if you’re the one in the game. The other phenomenal (and my personal favorite) feature is the ability to rewind time. Say for example you messed up a trick or jump; with the rewind feature you can go back and redo it as if it never happened! Another great feature is that it’s both a single and multiplayer game, so you can explore, race, and challenge your friends.
Overall
Whether you choose to stay on course, or form your own adventure, the sheer beauty of Snow will have you coming back again and again. So be sure to grab your friends and a jacket and get ready to hit the slopes in this week's game Snow, in beta on Steam!
Written by A Play On Nerds contributor, Ben Tuchenhagen, based out of Austin, Texas.