Sledders Review

Sledders is a dream game if you love snow, powder, and the backcountry. It isn’t a game where goals focus your mind. Instead, it pushes you to test your skills and enjoy every moment. This odd gaming approach took some getting used to. However, Hanki Game Oy and Bonus Stage Oy made slashing tracks in the snow and hammering between trees a truly breathtaking experience.

This is both a single-player and multiplayer online experience where snowmobiling is the aim of the game. Whichever mode you select, the gameplay doesn’t change. Therefore, you’ll enjoy exploring a huge world alone or with friends and strangers online.

Sledders misses a huge opportunity if you desperately enjoy a plot or a course of action. Yet, if you love to explore and enjoy the great outdoors, this will get your motor running. This truly open-world game focuses on fun, energy, and doing as you please.

This freedom is apparent from the off. However, a lack of guidance makes it tough to get used to. I fell off of my snowmobile multiple times. Additionally, the deep powder was my nemesis, and I became stuck more often than not. Yet, once you get used to the physics-based action and the finer fundamentals, you’ll chop through powder like a hot knife through butter.

Although steering, leaning, and exploration are challenging and fun to master, the rest of the gameplay is limited. The world is huge, and the snow feels realistic, but something is missing. Even when you join friends or random people online, it lacks a sense of drive.

I was desperate for a group to explore with, but it never happened. Instead, everyone is focused on slashing marks in the snow and riding at 100 mph. This left a tainted feeling that I couldn’t shake. I’m hoping that additional content adds that spark that I desire. Otherwise, it won’t be £30 well spent.

Despite its mechanical shortcomings, Sledders looks incredible! The open world is a joy to look at, and the snow slides and falls with angelic wonderment. Furthermore, the lighting is great, and the unique environments are a pleasure to observe. There are some glitches, and I experienced my fallen rider hovering in the air more times than I could count. This wasn’t problematic, it simply undermined the polished finish.

The audio is loud, and the engines rip through your mind like a hive of angry bees. The buzz of each engine is annoying but obviously necessary. Peace and quiet are never a thing, and Sledders ruins the tranquil nature of the mountain.

Despite the glorious setting and the adrenaline-fueled action, Sledders is missing some ingredients. This will cause longevity issues and will prevent people from returning. It is fun to hit the snow and ride with friends, but things could soon become icy. I wanted much more depth, but this was lacking. Consequently, I hope the developer creates events to liven things up. Despite my concerns, it is good, and you can pick your copy up from the Xbox Store.