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We Ski
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 32 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
Developer: Namco Bandai Games
Genre(s): Sports
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: May 13, 2008
Summary
(Also known as "Family Ski") Step onto your Wii Balance Board or grab your Wii Remote and Nunchuk and hit the fresh powder with We Ski. Up to four skiers can experience the sweetest mountain runs in the comfort of their homes as We Ski’s highly responsive and intuitive controls take them down the slopes like never before. In We Ski, up to four skiers can test their skills on more than a dozen runs from the bunny slopes to the most challenging Black Diamonds. Not only can players carve through the trails using the motion-based controls but they can also mix in the Wii Balance Board for a whole new level of realism. Players can ski using their own Mii or create a new character with a host of customizable options including changeable face and body types. Boosting the customization feature, additional skis, poles, goggles, and costumes can be unlocked. We Ski features an entire mountain to explore, complete with a ski school, freestyle skiing, moguls and slaloms, photography, and a variety of other events. Players can even try their hand at night skiing while enjoying the spectrum of fireworks that color the sky. With We Ski no more long drives to the snow will be necessary to enjoy a day of shredding the mountains. [Namco Bandai Games]
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
1UP
We Ski offers an absurd amount of events, objectives, and extras -- and it's all icing on the mountain, as this would be a great game without most of it. The comfortable motion controls ensure that even a simple, leisurely ski around the resort is usually a joy.
Read Full Review >Play.tm
Take it for what it is meant to be, and this is a game where all the family can experience a light Mii-infested slice of alpine skiing heaven.
Read Full Review >NGamer UK
It doesn't reinvent the winter sports genre but it does understand the limits of the board and knows how to be charming with them. A really pleasant surprise. [June 2008, p.48]
Pelit (Finland)
An average skiing game. Wii Balance Board controls are too sensitive to be fun in a whole family game sessions. [Aug 2008]
Games Master UK
Not worth the board for, but a bit of diverting fun for those tired of "Wii Fit." [Aug 2008, p.79]
ZTGameDomain
If you enjoy the typical waggle-sports found on the console Wii Ski will likely please you, if you are still not a believer in motion control there is little here to advance the medium, just a lot of mindless fun to be had.
Read Full Review >My Gamer
For $20, I can't complain, as it was a fun diversion and I appreciated the fact that I didn't HAVE to play the game for 20 hours just to unlock a slightly steeper slope.
Read Full Review >Official Nintendo Magazine UK
Genuinely good controls aren't quite enough to hide what is an average game. [July 2008, p.94]
Worth Playing
As stated before, We Ski's biggest draw, and also its biggest fault, is sacrificing skill for accessibility.
Read Full Review >n-Revolution Magazine UK
A gentle, accessible alternative to "SSX Blur." It won't set your world on fire, but hte Happy Ski resort is well worth a visit. [Issue #24, p.64]
games(TM)
Family Ski comes highly recommended – even if only to soothe the pain of yet another blue-shell-related defeat. [May 2008, p.118]
Cheat Code Central
Even still, I think this is a great game for families and players that don't mind some lighthearted fun.
Read Full Review >Video Game Talk
And in the End... Most older players won't get an extended life out of We Ski, as the game play can get a bit repetitive, and starts out very easy, though for families looking to play together, it's worth every penny.
Read Full Review >NTSC-uk
The reality is that longevity is limited to how much the player enjoys swooshing down the snow in the solo game and for some this isn't going to be enough. A beautiful experience, while it lasts.
Read Full Review >GamePro
I can't imagine playing it top to bottom, but as a discounted novelty to pop in every now and then, We Ski is a good time.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
We Ski isn't a game that will satiate your need for high-speed thrills, over-the-top stunts, and fierce competition. Rather, it's a relatively sedate game in which you can have fun exploring, taking part in friendly contests, running errands for other skiers, and posing for photos.
Read Full Review >GameDaily
While it lacks flashy presentation and over-the-top action, as previously seen with EA Sports Big's SSX Blur, it makes up for the negatives with precise controls that feel like you're actually skiing.
Read Full Review >GamerNode
For those not seeking a deep, engaging experience, the game will provide a small and simple sandbox to play in, along with solid usage of the Wii's motion controls and the console's newest input device, the Balance Board.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
We Ski tries, and is largely successful, at creating a casual skiing game with a novel control mechanic. Which is great, but the actual content wouldn’t have held my attention for even an hour if it were just some old PS2 game (which, graphically, it sadly resembles).
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
One thing we can say for sure about buying We Ski is that you'll get what you pay for: a cute, fun ski game that can be played with the Wii Balance Board. [June 2008, p.90]
IGN
We Ski put itself in a great position for the launch of Wii Fit, but it’s unfortunate that the core game doesn’t support the well-executed balance board integration with stronger core gameplay.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
We Ski doesn't feel like it's quite ready for prime time, which may be due to the publisher's need to schedule the game to coincide with Wii Fit.
Read Full Review >GameTap
As a casual game, We Ski works. Sometimes it takes the "casual" a little too literally, but its tight controls and impressive physics make you feel like you're mastering skiing techniques even if your heart rate barely fluctuates.
Read Full Review >GameZone
The $30 price tag isn’t too bad for gamers craving the latest in motion control. But without a real campaign to jump into, We Ski feels like a collection of random, unrewarding races and mini-games.
Read Full Review >Gamervision
The biggest problem with We Ski is that it’s just not exciting or challenging enough to make most gamers want to keep playing.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
It's worth buying if you can find it at a bargain price, and works as a decent alternative to Wii Fit for balance board owners. Just don't expect too much.
Read Full Review >Level7.nu
Family Ski offers exactly what you might expect out of a title like this, but there is precious little to be impressed by. The controls are actually the best offering in this title, but the lack of content and overall lackluster production value makes this a questionable purchase.
Read Full Review >DarkStation
This is not a perfect game, it has some issues, and could have used a bit more work, but in the end it still is enjoyable enough to be worth a rental.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
But if you’re someone who’s been out of school for a while and wants to remember what it’s like to feel the sting and confusion of a mysterious grading system, or if you’re someone who desperately needs a summertime grading fix while school’s out, then by all means, check this out.
Read Full Review >Hardcore Gamer Magazine
The Wii Fit Balance Board is of little help, and only serves to complicate things further.
Read Full Review >Gamer.nl
What looks like an open world, is in fact a closed snowfield that only gives you the illusion of freedom.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
J S. gave it an8:
I think the professional reviewers have underestimated this game. I've been playing it since 5/21 on the balance board and I find it very enjoyable. One of the better games I have for the wii.
[Anonymous] gave it a9:
My family and I are having a blast with this game and the balance board isn't even out yet!
DjFIL gave it an8:
Great controls (even with only wiimote/nunchuck), good graphics (and love that you can use your own mii)... there is a slight lack of events, but that's mostly because it's only 1 mountain with 14 runs (13 available from the start). but overall great little ski game on the wii.
