Alpine Ski is a skiing video game developed and published by Taito for arcades. It was released in Japan in December 1981 and internationally in 1982.
Alpine Ski was re-released for the first time through the Taito Legends 2 compilation. Hamster Corporation released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2019.
Gameplay
The player controls a skier on a vertically scrolling course who can move left, right, or increase forward speed. The aim is to maneuver a skier through a downhill course, a slalom, and a ski jumping competition in the shortest time possible. Two players can compete against each other.
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References
External links
- Alpine Ski at the Killer List of Videogames
- Alpine Ski at Arcade History
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Having closely reviewed Alpine Ski, the Gamer24h editorial team considers it one of the most noteworthy titles of recent times. The visionary approach of developer Taito, combined with the expertise of publisher Taito, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Sports (skiing) genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. If you're looking for an absorbing world and satisfying mechanics that pull you right in, this game might be exactly what you've been searching for.