Bode Miller Alpine Skiing Review (no fat)

Game Description

Before the Olympics this year, Olympic skier Bode Miller was featured everywhere and even signed a deal to create his own video game called Bode Miller Alpine Skiing. However, Bode Miller didn’t do too well at the Olympics, and lost all of his support and his endorsements, but still had his video game to look forward to playing. Lucky Bode!

Bode Miller Alpine Skiing Gameplay

Gamers will get to experience life as an Olympic skier first hand in this snow-covered thrill. They will get to choose their character, and customize it based on nationality and face. Not much customization going on, but it’s enough to make gamers look a little different from each other.

Once you stash some cash in those pockets you will be able to choose your own trainers and waxers. Trainers will help you master the course while the waxer waxes up your skis to make them slip over the snow more easily. The integrity of the trainers and waxers depends on how much they want for their services, and it shows during gameplay. So gamers will want to opt for the highest paid trainers and waxers they can afford.

There are 4 different types of races; downhill, Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Super G. Down hill is exactly what it sounds like. Gamers will race down hill in an effort to reach the finish line the quickest. Slalom makes you maneuver your way down hill but also through a set number of gates. This makes game play a lot more difficult than regular down hill style. Giant Slalom is exactly like the Slalom, just lots more of it in a longer course. And Super G just mixes the 3 types of racing together to create the ultimate skiing experience.

As gamers will get to master 4 different types of ski racing, they will also visit exotic locations all around the world. These locations include Germany, Austria and Switzerland just to name a few. However, while players get to travel to each of these locations, they may find it hard to tell each environment apart as they all kind of look the same.

Four modes make up the gameplay of Bode Miller Alpine Racing. They are the standard arcade, career mode, practice and quick start. Of course career mode holds the real depth of the game. However, this mode can be short lived, as it will only take a few hours to play though. Also, you won’t need to use the practice mode much. The controls in the game take about five minutes to master. The game itself is easy, and doesn’t offer much of a challenge. This should make it easy for younger gamers to get into, and for older gamers to kill some time playing through.

Bode Miller Alpine Skiing Graphics

The graphics aren’t state of the art and they are not likely to break any records, but they aren’t bad either. The snow environments in each location look the same, and some details are missing from the characters.

Bode Miller Alpine Skiing Audio

Techno beats will waft through the air as you play through the game. Wind rustles through the trees and the snow crunches under the skis. This put together, makes for a very good audio package. The sound effects are realistic and music to a gamer’s ear.

Bode Miller Alpine Skiing Final Verdict and Cost

Skiing and racing buffs will have to pick this one up, and at $17.99 it’s not a bad deal. However, gamers who are looking for more depth and storyline will be well advised to stay away.