Ski Challenge 2011

Ski Challenge 2011 is a ski simulator in which the physics of the descent is made difficult and demanding. The player controls a skier from a third-person perspective, trying to maintain balance at speed and complete the course without mistakes. Obstacles and terrain are not decoration here: hitting a gate or landing unsuccessfully after a springboard means losing seconds that you can’t win back. The athlete can be customized: change the suit, set colors and distinctive details to stand out on the slope. The costume doesn't affect the outcome, but it does add a personal touch to the race, and time tables make every attempt competitive - even if there are no opponents on the course. The project initially developed as a free game with online ratings, and this is noticeable in the structure: short races, constant updating of tracks and the desire to improve your own time. Races take place on different slopes, so the same technique does not work everywhere. Separately, it is worth noting that the game has a training mode and analysis of driving directions, which helps to understand where tenths of a second are lost. Competitions with other players are based on comparing times, which for a ski simulator is more logical than racing side by side. For those who like to improve their own results, this is an ideal format. For alpine skiing enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to ski out of season and feel how difficult the descent is at high speed. The game does not shine with graphics, but better than many it conveys the feeling of sliding on ice and snow.