We Ski
Encyclopedia
We Ski, also known as Family Ski in Japan and Europe, is a video game for the Wii
developed and published by Bandai Namco 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 November 13, 2008.
, and by distributing their weight and using the Wii Remote
and Nunchuk as virtual ski pole
s, simulate the sport of skiing as accurately as possible. The game can also be played without the Balance Board.
The game features 14 different courses, which can be skied during both the 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 and go wherever they want on the slopes.
The game makes use of the player's own Mii
s, in addition to customizable characters created in-game as avatars, and players can earn rewards such as character apparel and upgraded ski equipment by completing various goals. The WiiConnect24
service will make possible the sharing of in-game photos taken by players during their game.
You 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
.
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.
and gaining a Metacritic
Metascore of 67.
The game has sold 1.2 million copies as of December 29, 2008.
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
developed and published by Bandai Namco Games. It is the first third-party game (and second game behind Wii Fit
Wii Fit
is a video game developed by Nintendo for the company's home video game console, Wii, designed by Hiroshi Matsunaga. It is an exercise game consisting of activities using the Wii Balance Board peripheral...
) released that makes use of the Wii Balance Board
Wii Balance Board
The Wii Balance Board is a balance board accessory for the Nintendo Wii video game console. Along with Wii Fit, it was introduced on July 11, 2007 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo...
.
A sequel, We Ski & Snowboard
We Ski & Snowboard
We Ski & Snowboard, also known as Family Ski World: Ski and Snowboard in Japan and Family Ski & Snowboard in Europe, is a video game for the Wii...
, which adds snowboarding
Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto mounted binding. The development of snowboarding was inspired by skateboarding, sledding, surfing and skiing. It was developed in the U.S.A...
to the game, was released in Japan November 13, 2008.
Gameplay
Players stand on the Wii Balance BoardWii Balance Board
The Wii Balance Board is a balance board accessory for the Nintendo Wii video game console. Along with Wii Fit, it was introduced on July 11, 2007 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo...
, and by distributing their weight and using the Wii Remote
Wii Remote
The , also known as the Wiimote, is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii console. A main feature of the Wii Remote is its motion sensing capability, which allows the user to interact with and manipulate items on screen via gesture recognition and pointing through the use of accelerometer and...
and Nunchuk as virtual ski pole
Ski pole
Ski poles are used by skiers to improve balance and timing. Early ski poles were simply sticks, then bamboo , then steel . In 1958, Ed Scott invented the aluminium ski pole...
s, simulate the sport of skiing as accurately as possible. The game can also be played without the Balance Board.
The game features 14 different courses, which can be skied during both the 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 and go wherever they want on the slopes.
The game makes use of the player's own Mii
Mii
A is a digital avatar used in Nintendo's Wii and Nintendo 3DS gaming consoles. They allow users to capture a likeness of themselves and others. After creating one using the Wii's Mii Channel or the Nintendo 3DS's Mii Maker, they can be used as playable characters in various titles for the...
s, in addition to customizable characters created in-game as avatars, and players can earn rewards such as character apparel and upgraded ski equipment by completing various goals. The WiiConnect24
WiiConnect24
WiiConnect24 is a feature of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for the Wii console. It was first announced at E3 2006 by Nintendo. It enables the user to remain connected to the Internet while the console is on standby...
service will make possible the sharing of in-game photos taken by players during their game.
You 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
The Canyons
Canyons Resort is one of three alpine ski resorts located in Park City, Utah. With 19 chairlifts and over 4000 acres of skiable terrain, Canyons is the largest ski resort in Utah...
.
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
We Ski received a generally average reception from critics, averaging 66% at Game RankingsGame Rankings
GameRankings is a website that collects review scores from both offline and online sources to give an average rating. It indexes over 315,000 articles relating to more than 14,500 games.GameRankings is owned by CBS Interactive...
and gaining a Metacritic
Metacritic
Metacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...
Metascore of 67.
The game has sold 1.2 million copies as of December 29, 2008.
See also
- Super Family Gelände, Super Famicom video game
- We Ski & SnowboardWe Ski & SnowboardWe Ski & Snowboard, also known as Family Ski World: Ski and Snowboard in Japan and Family Ski & Snowboard in Europe, is a video game for the Wii...
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External links
- We Ski at IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
- Wii Ski at GameproGameProGamePro Media was a United States gaming media company publishing online and print content on the video game industry, video game hardware, and video game software developed for a video game console , a computer, and/or a mobile device . GamePro Media properties include GamePro magazine and...