Steep

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6.4

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  1. SimonD00
    May 23, 2017
    6
    I mean the game does what it sets out to do, it's a realistic snowboarding and skiing game but the thrill is lost, because of course you know that you aren't actually snowboarding. This game has forgotten what makes a good snowboarding game like SSX 2 and 3 when the whole game was pretty much a arcade mode and local co-op was present. It's just not as fun as past snowboarding games likeI mean the game does what it sets out to do, it's a realistic snowboarding and skiing game but the thrill is lost, because of course you know that you aren't actually snowboarding. This game has forgotten what makes a good snowboarding game like SSX 2 and 3 when the whole game was pretty much a arcade mode and local co-op was present. It's just not as fun as past snowboarding games like probaly one of my favorite games SSX 2 and SSX 3 on the PS2… Expand
  2. phillyjeff
    Oct 2, 2017
    6
    Steep would of rated higher if the controls were more fluid. The way you spin, then grab or flip just feels off. Graphically the game is great. Good try.
  3. chagopmb
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    awesome game, the physics of the character are great and the snow looks so real, the mountains are huge and you can explore a lot of things. You can personalize your character with a lot of things
  4. scarymoviefan
    Dec 27, 2016
    7
    It's a great game. The overall quality is amazing. The game dos get repetitive after awhile, so I could see where some (myself included) could lose interest after awhile. The Mountain stories are awesome. And it's a great game to cruise around with friends.
  5. Chris-Krollz
    Jan 10, 2017
    7
    It's an enjoyable game in a genre that had a lot of great games that will no longer get a sequel.
    So on that part it's great to finally have a ski/snowboard game!
    The wingsuit makes for an amazing thrilling activity you'll want to retry and retry runs until you are satisfied! Visually it's awesome and the controls are simple (maybe too simples regarding the tricks) There are tons of    It's an enjoyable game in a genre that had a lot of great games that will no longer get a sequel.
    So on that part it's great to finally have a ski/snowboard game!
    The wingsuit makes for an amazing thrilling activity you'll want to retry and retry runs until you are satisfied!

    Visually it's awesome and the controls are simple (maybe too simples regarding the tricks) There are tons of things to do and exploring the mountain is quite easy and nice to do.

    I only wish there was more multiplayer options to keep it fresh and interesting.    … Expand
  6. ParaMart
    Jun 11, 2017
    6
    Steep is a game about skiing and free flying. The game-play is somewhat similar to the Trials games and Pilotwings, in that it mostly consists of challenges to complete. However there is a little bit more to this game, it has elements of exploration and 2 rather large areas to play in. The best part of the game is probably it's graphics which are stunning and the complete absence ofSteep is a game about skiing and free flying. The game-play is somewhat similar to the Trials games and Pilotwings, in that it mostly consists of challenges to complete. However there is a little bit more to this game, it has elements of exploration and 2 rather large areas to play in. The best part of the game is probably it's graphics which are stunning and the complete absence of loading apart from the initial loading of the map. Any change in position of your character on the map is almost instant.

    Some other positives first, I like the somewhat "realistic" elements to skiing and snowboarding in that you really have to manage your speed and energy especially when the terrain is steep.
    The controls for skiing and snowboarding works great, it's easy to learn but hard to master (Skiing and snowboarding are identical from a game-play and control-scheme perspective).
    Other than snowboarding and skiing two free flying sports are available wing-suit-flying and paragliding. Wing-suit-flying is in my opinion the most fun and challenging part of the game with some truly brutal lines to complete. The controls for the wing-suit work well although I wish it didn't tend to nosedive so much when you release the stick to a neutral position.

    And now we come to the PARAGLIDING part. Paragliding is a sport I do in real life, and I was really hoping that a dev-team based in Annecy (The paragliding Mecca of the world) would do this sport justice. But sadly NO. Paragliding is a very exiting and challenging sport in real life, but in the game sadly NO. I'm now gonna tell you what is wrong with the paragliding part of the game. When flying in real life you will mainly use two types of rising air to stay in the air longer, one is called a thermal which is a bubble of hot air rising trough the atmosphere (riding a thermal I can only describe as rodeo of the sky, it is extremely exiting). However in the game this type of rising air is absent and this just makes paragliding lacking since this is probably the main type of rising air you will use to fly a paraglider in real life. The other type of rising air is called ridge lift which is modeled in the game. Ridge lift is created on the windward side of a hill or mountain as the wind is forced up and over the mountain . In the game this is modeled very simplistic, this is how it works in the game. The steeper the terrain and the closer you are flying to it the more lift you will get. But there is no global wind direction or any wind of any kind for that matter, there is just ghost lift the closer you get to steep terrain. A global and changing wind direction would have been great for this part of the game because it would have made paragliding a lot more tactical in that you would have to stay on the windward side of the mountain to get lift instead of getting it just from being close to a cliff.
    The controls for paragliding in the game are abysmal and almost as far from the real thing you can get. Sure turning left and right and pulling back on the stick without holding the stunt button down looks ok. When pushing the stick forward the glider dives, this is impossible in real life. Had I designed this game pushing forward on the stick would have activated the speed-bar making you go faster instead of diving in the ugliest and most unrealistic fashion possible. To make a real paraglider point it's nose down you will have to sustain a sharp turn for a few seconds and smile like crazy as the g-forces build up, this is called a spiral dive, and this is impossible in the game (In a spiral dive a force of 4g is quite common). In real life it is possible to do some crazy amazing stunts with a paraglider using the pendulum effect of a paraglider, by alternating left and right brake inputs you can build up the swing under the paraglider so much that it will eventually loop. However in the game this is impossible since the pendulum effect isn't modeled at all.

    Conclusion; If you want a game about skiing, this is the best game in the genre that I have played. If you want a wing-suit game this game is one of the best in the genre, however somewhat unrealistic.
    If you want a game about flying a paraglider this is NOT it (Try "Paragliding Simulator" by Asynchron.at for android instead, it has a paraglider that responds almost like the real thing.
    I give the game 6/10 because;
    +Graphichs
    +Game engine is really fast (almost no loading-time)
    +Fun and interesting ski/snowboard game
    *Ok wing-suit
    -Extremely unrealistic and boring paragliding
    -No character progression other than cosmetic upgrades.
    -Dev-team is based in Annecy and failed on paragliding, really?

    Had the paragliding worked I would probably give the game 8/10    … Expand
  7. CanadianYeti
    Jul 17, 2017
    6
    If you want a game that’ll give you a massive world where you can ski to your heart’s content without worrying about catching hypothermia, Steep is right up your alley. But if you’re like me and you only have a passing interest in the game, I’d say watch some YouTube videos or give it a rent before you drop money on it.
  8. squiddfist
    Apr 11, 2018
    4
    Steep is a mildly promising game that is completely crippled by the awful physics engine that accompanies it. More specifically, the “G Force Meter”. You can’t implement a system that is ridiculously precise that doesn’t work consistently at ALL. By doing this you are effectively punishing players at random for something that they cannot control. It is clear that the developers were tooSteep is a mildly promising game that is completely crippled by the awful physics engine that accompanies it. More specifically, the “G Force Meter”. You can’t implement a system that is ridiculously precise that doesn’t work consistently at ALL. By doing this you are effectively punishing players at random for something that they cannot control. It is clear that the developers were too lazy to it make it work properly and be consistent, and they couldn’t just remove it or the game wouldn’t make sense; so instead of coming up with a better solution they just left it how it was, a crippled mess. This is just one example of how the developers were clearly much more invested in making something quickly that would make a profit, rather than making something that is fun and will bring people joy. Another example of this is in how much of the content is locked behind DLC paywalls. There is such a laughably small amount of activities to do to begin with that it’s genuinely insulting that to play even a few more of them you are required to buy DLC. The DLC shouldn’t have been DLC, it should have been in the base game to begin with.



    This game does have a few positives, like how the graphics can be pretty at times, how there are a few courses here and there that are well made, and how the controls aren’t awfully difficult to learn. Other than that, Steep feels like a game made by a greedy company that very clearly only cares about profits. If it’s on sale for a very cheap price, then it can be a bit of fun for a few hours. Otherwise, don’t waste your money or time on this game...

    Being constantly punished by a video game for something that you have little to no control over and that constantly glitches and causes you to fail a good run (the “G Force Meter”) isn’t good for your sanity. Also the fact that you have to be connected to the internet to do challenges is utterly moronic. I can’t even play it for an hour or two to pass the time while I’m waiting for something to download because on PS4, it throttles your download speed to a halt if you are doing anything online.    … Expand
  9. SplitMind
    Nov 13, 2018
    3
    Overall I found this game to be inaccessible, dull and frustrating.

    I'm not sure if they went too far in the simulation aspect, but I prefer the older SSX games that emphasised fun, something this game sorely lacking. The controls are simply awful. Learning to play it was confusing, and the layout of the events and maps are even more confusing. There are also tons of    Overall I found this game to be inaccessible, dull and frustrating.

    I'm not sure if they went too far in the simulation aspect, but I prefer the older SSX games that emphasised fun, something this game sorely lacking. The controls are simply awful.

    Learning to play it was confusing, and the layout of the events and maps are even more confusing. There are also tons of microtransactions in there too, so I'll be trading this game back in again in the hope that a better snowboarding game comes along in future.    … Expand
  10. akus_1985
    Dec 5, 2016
    8
    Steep reminds me of a Playstation 2 game, and I mean that in the best way possible. The story isn't pretentious, or overladen, and the game focuses almost entirely on gameplay. And luckily, the gameplay is extremely addicting and fun. After a brief tutorial, Steep unleashes you into its rather large open world to do as you please. You can free roam or participate in the plethora ofSteep reminds me of a Playstation 2 game, and I mean that in the best way possible. The story isn't pretentious, or overladen, and the game focuses almost entirely on gameplay. And luckily, the gameplay is extremely addicting and fun. After a brief tutorial, Steep unleashes you into its rather large open world to do as you please. You can free roam or participate in the plethora of challenges (after finding them with your binoculars.) The challenges are, well...challenging. Many will take repeated attempts to conquer and secure a gold medal. The challenges themselves are varied and some have you trekking across the various mountains to reach a single checkpoint any way you see fit, which is a great departure from the races, or point challenges. Some of the challenges can be difficult to master, and will require multiple runs to complete. Luckily, if you crash, or you're just not having a good run, you can immediately start over with a touch of a button. In fact, at any time, you can spawn at any point of interest, or challenges you've found. Later, with enough leveling up, the game gives you access to an unlimited number of free helicopter tickets allowing you to spawn wherever you please on the map. The 4 sports themselves (paragliding, wingsuit, snowboard, skis) are varied enough to keep things fresh and interesting. The sense of speed in Steep is also incredible. Find the right path, and you'll be screaming down the slopes. One aspect that keeps this game from being a complete arcade experience is the G Force meter. Enough clunky landings, or riding on rocks will throw you from your board, or skis. It's a great mechanic that requires the player to get better, and keesp the game a bit grounded. (Pardon the pun) Graphically, Steep is a mixed bag. At times, it's gorgeous, but sometimes the visuals creep into last gen territory. But overall, the game looks fine. And more importantly, aside from lag here and there, it runs very smoothly. There is quite a bit of outfits and equipment to choose from to customize your character too. As a complete package, Steep is a great game that's easy to jump into and have fun, but it takes time to master. And the icing on the cake is that the game allows you to choose from different genres of music that can drastically change the atmosphere of the game. You can 'rock' out while scoring an insane amount of points, or just 'chill' out and cruise down the slopes, or explore the world at a relaxing pace. I imagine Steep is a rather large risk for Ubisoft. I for one, believe it paid off. Steep can be a relaxing, sublime experience, or a white knuckle race to the finish line. You decide.… Expand
  11. cenobyte85
    Dec 6, 2016
    7
    Not bad at all for a first ever attempt at a winter sports game with a sandbox setting. The snowboarding aspect is likely the reason most people would consider checking this game out, but the other modes are also fun, especially the wingsuit challenges. There are some weird collision detection mechanics (just simply riding on rocky, no snow covered terrain can cause the player toNot bad at all for a first ever attempt at a winter sports game with a sandbox setting. The snowboarding aspect is likely the reason most people would consider checking this game out, but the other modes are also fun, especially the wingsuit challenges. There are some weird collision detection mechanics (just simply riding on rocky, no snow covered terrain can cause the player to "blackout" and fall before the actual process of crashing even takes place), and the pacing throughout the game's core progress might seem a little unbalanced. It's still a lot of fun though, and easy to recommend to people who have interest in these types of sporting events.… Expand
  12. ehcab
    Dec 9, 2016
    7
    A blend between Pilotwings and 1080° Snowboarding.

    Seamless mountain, fully online, yet no obvious reason to group with strangers, which makes in the end the game being a solo fun experience (unless you do have friends to play with) I wish the tricks were more elaborate in every discipline, and that the piloting of the wingsuit and the parapente were more complex. But it is fun,    A blend between Pilotwings and 1080° Snowboarding.

    Seamless mountain, fully online, yet no obvious reason to group with strangers, which makes in the end the game being a solo fun experience (unless you do have friends to play with)

    I wish the tricks were more elaborate in every discipline, and that the piloting of the wingsuit and the parapente were more complex.

    But it is fun, fresh and truly smooth. My first session was two hours long, and i was surprised to play that much in the first place.    … Expand
  13. Holderuphigh
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    Steep is not a game for button mashing Sports games fans vut a gane that seems easy in theory but is hard to master. The mechanics are in the same breath genius and aggravating as a perfectly good run can be foiled by mistiming on the users behalf. This makes the game fantastic. I have missed a game where i spend a good couple of hours on the same activity just so i can shave a couple ofSteep is not a game for button mashing Sports games fans vut a gane that seems easy in theory but is hard to master. The mechanics are in the same breath genius and aggravating as a perfectly good run can be foiled by mistiming on the users behalf. This makes the game fantastic. I have missed a game where i spend a good couple of hours on the same activity just so i can shave a couple of tenths off to beat my friends leaderboard.
    The game design and presentation is gorgeous, and you can either play in a chilled way, or go all adrenaline pumping, its your choice.
    This game won't be for everyone as the payoff is not immediate, but spend hours putting the time in on the snow and soon you'll be desperate to beat the worlds best times no matter how long it takes.    … Expand
  14. cordashio75
    Apr 25, 2017
    4
    This game has the right idea in mind for what next gen extreme sports games should be. However, it fails on almost every level to be what it is easily capable of being. I recommend this game when it's $20 because the excitement is gone after 2 hours.
  15. FriedConsole
    Dec 5, 2016
    5
    Steep is more Pilot Wings than SSX. This game is neat for the first couple of hours but then you realize all the courses are all indistinguishable and boring. The open world concept is cool until you realize it is just a really cumbersome menu and finding and creating new tracks isn't very interesting. The physics and controls can be wonky but I found them fine and not the real problem ofSteep is more Pilot Wings than SSX. This game is neat for the first couple of hours but then you realize all the courses are all indistinguishable and boring. The open world concept is cool until you realize it is just a really cumbersome menu and finding and creating new tracks isn't very interesting. The physics and controls can be wonky but I found them fine and not the real problem of this game. The real problem is that there is no push to progress because you will just unlock more tracks that you will have a hard time telling the difference. The decision to keep things in the realm of realism instead of going crazy SSX was a mistake. It ran fine for me on a non-Pro PS4. I did have some fun but I found myself burning out on the game after about 8 hours which is not acceptable for a full priced retail game.… Expand
  16. Sloganlogo
    Dec 3, 2016
    9
    Early days but so far really enjoying Steep, a small slice of SSX. I hope thew Online community grows.
    Graphics and Sound are great. Controls for tricks can be a bit tricky.
  17. fyzder
    Dec 5, 2016
    9
    First of all : This is NOT a snowboarding game. Yes you can do snowboard in it but the game is nothing about a snowboarding game like SSX. It's about exploring and evading yourself in mountains by doing pretty much whatever you want to where you want to. Personally, I played in the Alpha, Close Beta and Open Beta. It took me some time after the Alpha to realize that the core of the gameFirst of all : This is NOT a snowboarding game. Yes you can do snowboard in it but the game is nothing about a snowboarding game like SSX. It's about exploring and evading yourself in mountains by doing pretty much whatever you want to where you want to. Personally, I played in the Alpha, Close Beta and Open Beta. It took me some time after the Alpha to realize that the core of the game wasn't about doing actual tricks but about taking risks while you're going down the slopes. It's about creating insane replay or challenge to share with other people. It's about not always have a specific goal and really enjoying the beauty of it. Once I get that the game become a pretty awesome and addictive one. For now, the social aspect is a bit clunky, but I'm not worried that this will eventually be fixed. I've played around 60-70h in the Alpha/Beta phases and, since the release, around 30-35h and not even started to explore yet. I still enjoy the game more than ever and still have a lot to discover in it. I will say that if you are not enjoying the game maybe you just need to change your perspective and try to forget about what you want the game to be. That will be a good start.… Expand
  18. Khronikos
    Jan 4, 2017
    10
    Severely underrated game. I came in expecting just a fraction of what is here. Reviews are insane these days. I'm not really sure what people even expect in games. Apparently, being able to do 4+ sports on a gigantic mountain range where you can wingsuit your way from a hot air balloon and then ski or snowboard down an entire mountain ending up in a village by a frozen lake is not enoughSeverely underrated game. I came in expecting just a fraction of what is here. Reviews are insane these days. I'm not really sure what people even expect in games. Apparently, being able to do 4+ sports on a gigantic mountain range where you can wingsuit your way from a hot air balloon and then ski or snowboard down an entire mountain ending up in a village by a frozen lake is not enough anymore.

    You also have the ability to dictate time of day and ambiance whenever you like. There is always something to guide you properly to where you need to be, and all challenges are easily accessible both on the mountain map and through menus.

    No other game allows this type of freedom in this genre. Hell, this genre is almost gone. It's sad that people do not want to support games like this anymore.

    All the while people are online with you, and you can buddy up with other players. Right now I think it's great that you can just ski down the mountain with a random person you just met. I don't get how this game is scoring below an 8 at all. And many do actually agree. At least the people playing the game seem to be enjoying it a lot. There is a decent customer base here too. I hope when the game drops in price more will pick it up.

    Let's get to the show: there is a lot to do in this game. A lot of scores to break. I think more or less people should expect this to be like a Driveclub game. It's all about getting better and better with runs. Yet there is a competent story mode and plenty of customization when it comes to character.

    Once you start exploring around and getting a few golds the controls become second nature to me. After the last patch it plays like a dream mostly. Wingsuiting has never been done better. Snowboarding and skiing are entirely competent and at times an amazing experience. Especially for the ten minute runs that have you going over so much terrain.

    Alaska DLC is coming as a free patch for everyone. Nevermind the fact that most games in the past like SSX3 had one mountain not even as big as the main range here. Yes, I too love SSX. But this is a slightly more realistic version of SSX with not as much flash and a lot more realism. Carving and shredding snow has never felt this good in years.

    Honestly, so far this is a ten for me. The game is everything I needed it to be, and more patches, optimization, and fixes will come in the future. For now the game is online only for those that care, but an offline mode will surely be patched in later.    … Expand
  19. saga108
    Dec 8, 2016
    9
    Great winter sport game, what a pleasure to discover freely mountains and summits. Easy to play, perfect ambiance, very good riding sensations, this game will make happy every players that are looking for a good xtrem sports game. Defintly worth it.
  20. theOshow
    Feb 10, 2017
    5
    Wanted to love it. Didn't love it. I'm a skier/boarder and there's a huge whole in that genre of gaming right now. I really like the idea of an open "freeride" mountain / world, and the multi-sports. The graphics really bring you into the mountain, which is probably its best feature. Overall, it just feels a bit disconnected and lackluster. Its not exciting enough to be arcade, andWanted to love it. Didn't love it. I'm a skier/boarder and there's a huge whole in that genre of gaming right now. I really like the idea of an open "freeride" mountain / world, and the multi-sports. The graphics really bring you into the mountain, which is probably its best feature. Overall, it just feels a bit disconnected and lackluster. Its not exciting enough to be arcade, and it's not real enough to be simulation. They should have just made a decision and went one way or the other. #identitycrisis… Expand
  21. jj350
    Dec 4, 2016
    6
    A great concept, and I am a huge fan of snowboarding games, have been since I played games like Cool Boarders and 1080, so trust me when I said that I really wanted to give this game a solid 10.

    What we have here is a game that does about as many things wrong as it does right. For example the environments look great and the character animations look really smooth and respond    A great concept, and I am a huge fan of snowboarding games, have been since I played games like Cool Boarders and 1080, so trust me when I said that I really wanted to give this game a solid 10.

    What we have here is a game that does about as many things wrong as it does right. For example the environments look great and the character animations look really smooth and respond appropriately, the snowboarding and skiing is well represented and easily the reason to get this game, even the wingsuit and paragliding is well done, and as you explore the game you can really get a sense that the developers just wanted you to be able to go out and explore sort of like you would in Skate and just find ideal lines to repeat or new spots.

    Now I have played this game a lot, pretty much unlocked most of what there is to unlock, seen what there is to be seen, and progressed through the challenges. It's satisfying for that winter games itch if you are like me and also a big fan of snowboarding games. Thing is it isn't perfect... far from in fact.

    To start lets talk about the snowboarding/skiing, pretty much the entire reason to buy this game. Best way to describe it is somewhere between 1080 for the N64 and Skate for the PS3/360. You sort of have that sim/arcade kind of balance that those games had and a lot of the gameplay seems to be inspired by both games. For example it has that same damage mechanic that 1080 had for landing big jumps and going over rough terrain, but here it's a bit different. What they have done here is give you what they call a "G meter." Now this g meter sort of acts like the COD recovery mechanic, where when you take damage you will hear your character react and the screen will start to go black and white until your character finally gives up or recovers after a few seconds of not taking any damage.

    Sounds like a good idea right? Well I would have to agree... if it worked right. Problem is it is inconsistent, and inconsistency is a subject that generally rules my disappointment with this game. For example sometimes it will react appropriately, sometimes it seems like it doesn't react at all, and other times it seems hyper sensitive and goes off seemingly at random putting you on the verge of death when you feel like that shouldn't have happened. Now this is a problem that brings down my score in the end as it leads to a lot of frustration due to the ragdoll effects that happen when you exceed the g meter. When this happens you will literally just watch your character flip, flop, and flail around helplessly and without any attempts to regain composure as if they have gone completely unconscious. This would make sense if the character truly did go unconscious, but the problem is that apparently they don't. The game has an entirely different reaction for when you go unconscious, which is when you endure too much punishment for your character to get back up.

    This is pretty bad as you will often watch your character flop around helplessly for what can seem like over half a minute at times. It can be pretty funny or entertaining if you aren't trying to do something, but when you are trying to race or need to go somewhere and your character just keeps flopping around it works like an instant death maneuver. For me this has led to a lot of frustration due to the issues with the g meter mentioned earlier, but this isn't the end of what is wrong with the snowboarding skiing, as I still need to get into the controls.

    Now the controls are a real mixed bag. The scheme seems simple enough and at the best of times it is, but the problem is that feels terribly inconsistent at times to the point to where you can sometimes feel like you are merely suggesting what you want your character to do as opposed to controlling them directly. For example, take the freestyle trick controls. You use the right trigger to jump, the left analog to spin and flip, but you can only perform your spin and flip actions on the controller after you have jumped, so in other words there is no "pre-load" like you have in games like SSX. This can be fine, but it doesn't always seem to respond correctly. Sometimes you will perform the maneuver you desires, and other times you will watch your character just do nothing at all. That is right, for some reason, if the game decides you didn't move your analog stick in the spin or flip direction you wanted you will just watch your character stubbornly refuse to do anything. This also works for the jumping, which seems like it has a delay. So not only do you need to jump before you think you would, but the game doesn't even seem to allow you to jump at times as it will cancel out or not even register for some weird reason.

    Anyways I think that is enough about the snowboarding and skiing. Oh, there is also some wingsuit and paragliding stuff in this game. It's alright, but I wouldn't get the game for it. Serves best as a means for exploration.

    I give this game a C+, could be much better as it is    … Expand
  22. Alf_Flaps
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    Great game, avid snowboarder myself, and one of the few out there that rejoices realism over 3600 degree aerial rotations! Look forward to getting more time with it.
  23. Wordstar
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    Steep is a Snowboard / Wintersports Game for people who like their games a bit more Chill and less way over the Top Arcady. I love cruising around the Mountain with absolutly no Loading Times and just relax while taking in the beauty of the Mountain ( which looks absolutly gorgeous on PS4 Pro ). Dont get me wrong i like myself an SSX to, but i dont mind to have something on the smootherSteep is a Snowboard / Wintersports Game for people who like their games a bit more Chill and less way over the Top Arcady. I love cruising around the Mountain with absolutly no Loading Times and just relax while taking in the beauty of the Mountain ( which looks absolutly gorgeous on PS4 Pro ). Dont get me wrong i like myself an SSX to, but i dont mind to have something on the smoother Side with less Finger Acrobatic involved. Absolutly love this game.… Expand
  24. sn0rcha
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    Great game, best snow based game I've played since 1080 on the nintendo 64. The controls take a while to get used to but they are deeper then you first think. Can play solo or hook up with other riders.

    No load times, gorgeous mountain, great runs and pure fun.
  25. Skot_Free
    Dec 4, 2016
    9
    Steep for PS4 is a Fun and addictive open world or should I say mountain winter extreme sports game I can't seem to walk away from. In short you are basically tasked with strapping on your Snowboard, Ski's, Suiting up in your wingsuit or Paragliding and just tackling any number of in game challenges by yourself or meeting up with others in game, Grouping up and just having fun on theSteep for PS4 is a Fun and addictive open world or should I say mountain winter extreme sports game I can't seem to walk away from. In short you are basically tasked with strapping on your Snowboard, Ski's, Suiting up in your wingsuit or Paragliding and just tackling any number of in game challenges by yourself or meeting up with others in game, Grouping up and just having fun on the Entirety of the mountain. Some Challenges are locked until you level up, But the entire mountain is open for you to explore. Theres a tutorial of sorts that will show you how to play but after that you are free to go where you want and Do what you want. Switching between sports is a snap and the game encourages you to explore. Where this game totally works for me is that while the game takes a more realistic approach its not overly complex in terms of Physics or control. Doing Tricks is a snap, And you are not Punished for bailing which you will do....Alot. A quick button push will have you start over and off you go to try to perfect that Line. Also very fun is meeting up with others and grouping up to Tackle challenges or just mess around or create your own challenges, Or even watch and share replays. While you can't create your own rider, Theres a ton of unlockable clothing options that you can use to set your character apart. I know I'm leaving out some stuff as I've only played the game for a few Hours but what I have played has me very impressed. If you are on the fence about this game, I'd say for me at least it a person who didn't like The shawn white games and usually Balks at overly realistic Snowboarding games, I am very impressed and having fun. See ya on the slopes… Expand
  26. cloverblob
    Dec 30, 2016
    8
    As a longtime SSX fan, I've been waiting for a game that could get me interested in the genre again. Steep has definitely done that. I've never enjoyed being so bad at a video game. I love smashing into the side a mountain, I love breaking all my bones as I smash into a tree, I love diving just a little to close to a cliff. The game makes it so easy to restart any challenge that I neverAs a longtime SSX fan, I've been waiting for a game that could get me interested in the genre again. Steep has definitely done that. I've never enjoyed being so bad at a video game. I love smashing into the side a mountain, I love breaking all my bones as I smash into a tree, I love diving just a little to close to a cliff. The game makes it so easy to restart any challenge that I never feel too frustrated about messing up.

    This game was a solid 7.5, but then I ran into a guy dressed as a moose and he followed me around copying everything I did and that pushed it to a real 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  27. HaloFever
    Jan 3, 2019
    5
    Steep is a mediocre game made worse by Ubisoft's anti-player policies. Before you can even play the game, you have to sign into a Uplay account. You also have to be on-line. Then, and I'm not kidding, the game makes you watch an ad for Red Bull. After all that bs, you can start low stakes game of travelling down mountains on skis, snowboards, or hang gliders. You can grind for more toys,Steep is a mediocre game made worse by Ubisoft's anti-player policies. Before you can even play the game, you have to sign into a Uplay account. You also have to be on-line. Then, and I'm not kidding, the game makes you watch an ad for Red Bull. After all that bs, you can start low stakes game of travelling down mountains on skis, snowboards, or hang gliders. You can grind for more toys, but that grind is clearly made worse by the inclusion of micro-transactions. This is modern gaming at its worst and a moral person would not reward Ubisoft by paying for this game. Full disclosure: I downloaded this for "free" with PS+.

    I cannot express enough how bad the on-line only policy is for players. You cannot start this game off-line. If you don't have internet available, too bad. If PSN or Ubisoft's servers go down, too bad. When Ubisoft pulls the plug on this game, too bad because the game will be unplayable forever. Do you like couch co-op? Too bad. It's your fault for not buying more PS4s, TVs, PS+ accounts, and copies of the game.

    The game itself is not worth the trouble. If you fondly remember games like SSX Tricky, then hold on to those memories. Steep is a bare bones experience where you navigate some bearded guy downhill and try to keep him from falling on his face. You can have the guy perform tricks on jumps and the mountains will have plenty of those. My kids like the jetpack glider, and I wonder why anyone would want to use anything else if they can legitimately fly. Other than that, the game is a bare bones grind to unlock things that could be bought with micro-transactions instead.

    Shame on Ubisoft.    … Expand
  28. Scimajor
    Dec 18, 2016
    4
    Steep is a STUNNINGLY beautiful game with amazing game mechanics. It's amazing fun to batwing down the mountains barely skimming above the rocks swerving in and around obstacles. The play area, not including the coming DLC Alaska, is GIGANTIC and if you're into exploration and winter sports, Steep is a game that will endlessly entertain you.

    I must, however, give Steep poor marks. I    Steep is a STUNNINGLY beautiful game with amazing game mechanics. It's amazing fun to batwing down the mountains barely skimming above the rocks swerving in and around obstacles. The play area, not including the coming DLC Alaska, is GIGANTIC and if you're into exploration and winter sports, Steep is a game that will endlessly entertain you.

    I must, however, give Steep poor marks. I simply can't give a game that is multiplayer based anything above a 4 if the multiplayer aspect of the game is total garbage. Once again Ubi has failed in the implementation of multiplayer. Given over 40 hours of game play I can say categorically that it's nearly impossible to stay connected with more than 1 other friend online for more than about 10 minutes.

    Ubi's response to such disconnections is the predictable "open these ports" or "put your PS4 in the DMZ" or "check your NAT" or some such other useless advice. Ubi needs to look inward and find out why their games are the only AAA games that have truly horrible connection issues that never get fixed.    … Expand
  29. Recon_NZ
    Dec 5, 2016
    9
    Steep is a beautiful game, and an excellent rendition of the world of extreme snow sports. Snowboarding and skiing are really well done, the wingsuit flying is a load of fun, and the trick system is incredibly deep, while also being intuitive. Only gripe is the lack of a story per se, but you need to get your hear around that this game is meant to be an open world, free flowingSteep is a beautiful game, and an excellent rendition of the world of extreme snow sports. Snowboarding and skiing are really well done, the wingsuit flying is a load of fun, and the trick system is incredibly deep, while also being intuitive. Only gripe is the lack of a story per se, but you need to get your hear around that this game is meant to be an open world, free flowing experience where you make your own fun. There are loads of events and challenges though, you just need to track them down and enter them. This game is straight up beautiful, the graphics will blow you away, you just need to get your head around the relaxed gameplay mechanic, and dont be afraid to team up with people you meet on the slopes! its much more fun with friends!… Expand
  30. Nareke
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    This is a great game.

    The fact that there are 0 loading screens except for when you first boot the game blows my mind. You can pop anywhere you want at any time and you'll be there instantly. The map is massive and it's only going to get bigger with the FREE Alaska map dlc. Tons of customization from wacky costumes to serious snow gear. The controls take a little bit to get used to but    This is a great game.

    The fact that there are 0 loading screens except for when you first boot the game blows my mind. You can pop anywhere you want at any time and you'll be there instantly. The map is massive and it's only going to get bigger with the FREE Alaska map dlc. Tons of customization from wacky costumes to serious snow gear. The controls take a little bit to get used to but once you get it, there's only room for improvement. The skill cap is ridiculously high. You can Spawn at the top of a mountain, make a line and then share that line with your friends as a challenge, race, best jump, etc. It has its glitches but no game breaking ones I've seen yet. Did I forget to mention the game is BEAUTIFUL? Everytime you do anything in this game it's screenshot worthy because of the beautiful Vistas. As someone who put 30 hours into the beta and 25 so far since release I highly recommend this to anyone looking for something new and fun.    … Expand
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#50 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#25 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 62
  3. Negative: 1 out of 62
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 19, 2017
    60
    Individual elements can delight and there's potential for greatness, but Steep suffers from not being able to make them work together. It's worth playing at least once just for the new effects, mind. [Feb 2017, p.94]
  2. Edge Magazine
    Feb 15, 2017
    70
    It turns out the mountain really does have something to say, but it's only when the noise is gone that its message can really be heard. [Feb 2017, p.116]
  3. CD-Action
    Feb 13, 2017
    75
    It does show that Steep is a game born of passion in a studio located at the feet of Alps, so it is easier to turn a blind eye to some of its flaws, like faulty collision detection. It’s not a perfect game, it will not have a following as strong as SSX 3 did, but if you’re looking for a game that will let you hit the slopes, there’s a chance you’ll be returning to Steep often. [02/2017, p.50]
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