We Ski
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| Developer(s) | Bandai Namco Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Bandai Games[a] |
| Composer(s) | Hiroshi Okubo |
| Series | We Ski[2] |
| Platform(s) | Wii |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
We Ski, also known as Family Ski in Japan and Europe,[1] is a video game for the Wii developed and published by Namco Bandai Games. It is the first third-party game (and second game behind Wii Fit) released that makes use of the Wii Balance Board.
A sequel, We Ski & Snowboard, which adds snowboarding to the game, was released in Japan on November 13, 2008.[3]
Gameplay
We Ski can either be played with or without the Wii Balance Board. If using the board, the player can distribute their weight and use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as virtual ski poles, simulating the sport of skiing.
The game features 14 courses, which can be skied during both day and night. Besides racing, the game also features different modes such as a Ski School, Centipede Races, and Search and Rescue in addition to a Freestyle mode in which up to 4 players may ski freely.
The player may use their own Miis, or one of the customizable in-game avatars. They can earn rewards such as character apparel and upgraded ski equipment by completing various goals. The WiiConnect24 service allows the sharing of in-game photos taken by players during their game. The player can also perform "air tricks" on marked jumps.
The ski resort is roughly based on some of the resorts in Utah such as Alta Ski Resort and The Canyons.[citation needed] The Music in the Japanese and European/North American is different. The music that plays outdoors have songs which have appeared in other Namco titles such as Katamari Damacy, but the different versions play different songs.
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 67/100[4] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| 1Up.com | A[5] |
| Eurogamer | 6/10[6] |
| Famitsu | 30/40[7] |
| Game Informer | 6.25/10[8] |
| GamePro |    [9] |
| GameRevolution | C[10] |
| GameSpot | 7/10[11] |
| GameZone | 6/10[12] |
| IGN | 6/10[13] |
| Nintendo Power | 6/10[14] |
The game had sold 1.2 million copies as of December 29, 2008.[15] We Ski received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one seven, one nine, and two sevens for a total of 30 out of 40.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Nintendo announces Q2 release schedule". Nintendo UK. April 22, 2008. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Robertson, Andy (6 January 2012). "Wii Go Vacation Is Skyrim For Families". Wired. Condé Nast Publications. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ^ "Famitsu news - Family Ski: World Ski & Snowboard". GoNintendo. September 24, 2008. Archived from the original on September 25, 2008. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ a b "We Ski for Wii Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Frechette, Jay (June 7, 2008). "We Ski Review". 1UP.com. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Gibson, Ellie (July 14, 2008). "Family Ski". Eurogamer. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ a b Brian (January 23, 2008). "Famitsu reviews". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Helgeson, Matt (June 2008). "We Ski". Game Informer (182). Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Balistrieri, Emily (May 23, 2008). "Review: We Ski". GamePro. Archived from the original on May 26, 2008. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Costantino, Jesse (June 9, 2008). "We Ski Review". Game Revolution. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Calvert, Justin (May 29, 2008). "We Ski Review". GameSpot. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Bedigian, Louis (May 15, 2008). "We Ski - WII - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on January 25, 2009. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Bozon, Mark (May 20, 2008). "We Ski Review". IGN. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ "We Ski". Nintendo Power. 229: 90. June 2008.
- ^ Red, Carmine (December 29, 2008). "We Ski Coasts to a Million Units Sold". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved June 29, 2016.