Horatio goes snowboarding!
Horatio Goes Snowboarding is a game that was released in October 2016. It is an open world, third-person perspective, action-adventure game where the player controls Horatio who goes snowboarding around the island of Rookgaard.
60 percent in total
60%
Although Horatio Goes Snowboarding has the downhill action – and even the yeti – of Ski Free, the stop-and-start pacing between runs prevents this blue fellow’s run from becoming a new casual classic.
Be the first to leave a comment!
We may be nearing the end of summer, but Infinite State Games’ latest arcade game Horatio Goes Snowboarding takes us to the snowy slopes. Is the condensed action worth the trip when you boil the genre down to its most basic elements?
Review of Horatio Goes Snowboarding
The titular Horatio has a simple life: he goes to the slopes every day, earns money, and repeats the process the following day. He’s even fortunate enough to get compensated for it!
Players must, however, get him to his transport helicopter before he can begin skiing. He must avoid traffic, rent a board, and make it to his ride near the doughnut store before being taken to a winter wonderland, taking a page from the green guys in Frogger.
This pregame piece is a strange addition, but it’s not entirely unwanted. The skill of navigating a large city works just as you’d expect, and the additional threat of a $100 hospital visit adds some drama to the situation. Those that engage in too many hit-and-runs will not only be out of money, but will also be out of the race with a Game Over.
The primary draw, though, is the snowboarding – after all, it’s in the name. Players get points by passing through slalom gates while grooving to strong drum and bass songs throughout each run – exactly the thing for speeding down at high speeds with the WASD keys guiding you along the way.
It’s simplistic to the point of being simplistic. While games like Ski Free have perfected the art of simplicity, Horatio’s adventure is a little more uncomfortable. It’s difficult to go through each gate and avoid the numerous green trees due to the camera’s focus and the player’s location.
The typical run isn’t very long, but that doesn’t imply that each one will go off without a hitch. Those who are involved in an unfortunate accident while traveling will be required to pay $100 for a hospital visit before resuming their journey through traffic.
In this manner, Horatio Goes Snowboarding’s pace is a bit off. Most players will want to spend as much time as possible strapped onto a snowboard, but the game’s start and stop nature pulls them away from the action.
There isn’t much in the way of diversity, either. Because levels are created at random, it may be difficult to predict hazards or differentiate across runs. While the inclusion of an Endless Mode is welcome, there could have been more meat on the bone.
Although Horatio Goes Snowboarding has the downhill action – and even the yeti – of Ski Free, the stop-and-start pacing between runs prevents this blue fellow’s run from becoming a new casual classic.
Horatio Goes Snowboarding was reviewed on a computer. The game was downloaded from the internet.
Posted by casey-scheld on October 1, 2021 in Game Reviews
World Racing ‘95 by Oli Taylor is a racer that aims to recreate the emotions that come with a pocket full of quarters. Is this vintage homage unique enough to stand out, or should the past be left buried?
Posted by casey-scheld on October 1, 2021 in Game Reviews
We may be nearing the end of summer, but Infinite State Games’ latest arcade game Horatio Goes Snowboarding takes us to the snowy slopes. Is the condensed action worth the trip when you boil the genre down to its most basic elements?
Posted by casey-scheld on September 25, 2021 in Game Reviews
Eastward has finally launched on PC and Nintendo Switch after being announced in 2018. Was it worth the wait, or should you seek for an indie RPG elsewhere? Check out our review to learn more.
Posted by casey-scheld on September 25, 2021 in Game Reviews
Takayuki Yagami returns to lead the assault in the sequel to 2018’s Yakuza spin-off, Lost Judgment, as the Dragon of Dojima fades from memory. It will be difficult for Lost Judgment to fall short of expectations, given the series’ trademarks of highly praised real-time fighting, one of the most famous video game environments ever created, and the sheer wackiness that only Yakuza games can offer.