SnowRunner

 Switch
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 6 out of 19
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  1. EVGPast
    May 21, 2021
    6
    The game is good, there are no differences in gameplay from the versions from the computer and consoles. I bought myself on nintendo swich because the game is interesting to me. It is very frustrating that the picture quality is terrible soap, objects appear right in front of the car. It's horrible. I bought the premium version with all the extras - and it's wasted money. If the developersThe game is good, there are no differences in gameplay from the versions from the computer and consoles. I bought myself on nintendo swich because the game is interesting to me. It is very frustrating that the picture quality is terrible soap, objects appear right in front of the car. It's horrible. I bought the premium version with all the extras - and it's wasted money. If the developers change something, maybe then my opinion will change. In the meantime, this is a mockery of Nintendo Switch players.… Expand
  2. ummarz
    May 27, 2021
    5
    5 out of 10

    Tiny text
    Overpriced for switch
    The normal game I would give a 7 out of 10. They have done a good job of simulating something so annoying about driving in the snow, so kudos for that.
    Bottomline, if you live in a place where your car gets stuck in the snow (or mud), DO NOT buy this, it will give you PTSD.
  3. Kilkis11
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    Unfortunately, this cannot be played on this console. The game is great but it breaks over time. Deletes captured trucks and modifications. The developers know about the problem but don't fix it. They release more extras for which they take money, even on a switch. I do not recommend this game at the moment because after some time it is impossible to play. If the developers fix thisUnfortunately, this cannot be played on this console. The game is great but it breaks over time. Deletes captured trucks and modifications. The developers know about the problem but don't fix it. They release more extras for which they take money, even on a switch. I do not recommend this game at the moment because after some time it is impossible to play. If the developers fix this bug, the game will be great. It currently gives the lowest grade.… Expand
  4. ro0llo
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    THEY FIXED THE SAVEGAME ISSUE!! Hopefully for good. Very weird game. Love it and hate it at the same time. Spend 150 hours+ hours in it since its release and still have days I play it like a madman. Then I stop playing for a few weeks, realise I miss it and come back to it to fall in love again.
  5. Helmutt
    Sep 22, 2021
    3
    Unplayable. I have had hours of progress reset and trucks + upgrades deleted. This has been happening over and over again, I feel like Prometheus at this point. Graphics pop in at the last second and all of a sudden you’re crashing into objects or getting stuck/ flipped over on boulders. Logging tasks/ contracts are unbearable when compared to Mudrunner. No medium log body add on forUnplayable. I have had hours of progress reset and trucks + upgrades deleted. This has been happening over and over again, I feel like Prometheus at this point. Graphics pop in at the last second and all of a sudden you’re crashing into objects or getting stuck/ flipped over on boulders. Logging tasks/ contracts are unbearable when compared to Mudrunner. No medium log body add on for trucks, and having to deliver a stupid amount of logs to complete the objective makes logging feel like a painful unnecessary long and expensive feat. A frustrating experience overall.… Expand
  6. GryffinDarkBred
    May 31, 2021
    10
    An amazing port of a great game. 30FPS is legitimately impressive for a game that strains the Xbox One X
  7. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    8
    Realistic all-terrain driving games are an odd breed that has emerged in popularity in more recent years, and to date hasn’t been represented too well on the Switch. They can be hard to get used to at first as your enemy isn’t another driver or often even the clock, instead the focus is on simply overcoming the elements and a variety of horrible driving conditions to break through andRealistic all-terrain driving games are an odd breed that has emerged in popularity in more recent years, and to date hasn’t been represented too well on the Switch. They can be hard to get used to at first as your enemy isn’t another driver or often even the clock, instead the focus is on simply overcoming the elements and a variety of horrible driving conditions to break through and deliver your loads. There’s no doubt that the controls in SnowRunner aren’t perfect, for instance trying to figure out how to turn on the headlights was an odd challenge until finally the game prompted me on how to use them after I’d been struggling in the dark for quite some time. I wouldn’t say this is a mainstream sort of experience by any means, but recognizing that it’s a legitimate form of play in the genre a chunk of the public appreciates, it would be a shame to dismiss this pretty challenging and engaging driving title that will reward people who stick with its often slow pacing.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/05/mini-reviews-may-24th-edition-nintendo.html    … Expand
  8. EMPRR
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    Man it took me some time to actually convince myself to pick this up after reading some reviews but I'm regretting that I didn't get it sooner.

    If you love trucking and offroading this is the best game you can get on the switch. The graphics of course aren't the best and when you discover how much this game has to offer in content you'll understand why. And of course we're still    Man it took me some time to actually convince myself to pick this up after reading some reviews but I'm regretting that I didn't get it sooner.

    If you love trucking and offroading this is the best game you can get on the switch.

    The graphics of course aren't the best and when you discover how much this game has to offer in content you'll understand why. And of course we're still talking about the Switch here, where sadly games like these have to have visual downgrades.
    To be honest it still looks good and the popping in which a lot of people are talking about isn't that bad as I expected. Given there were updates concerning the popping in before I bought it.

    The amount of content alone in this game and the time it takes to even complete one map is a lot. This can be a turndown for some but I really like it because it keeps me playing.

    The controls are also way better than with Mudrunner which is great and makes the game more fun to me.

    Sounds can be a bit repetitive and the lack of some music like radiostations are the only downsides I can find on the switch.
    For the developers I would advise to add music in the form of radiostations. I understand that licensed music costs a lot but there has to be a way to get indie bands to make music at low cost.

    Apart from that I would advise anyone that likes trucking and previously played Mudrunner but wants more to buy Snowrunner.    … Expand
  9. OptusPexus
    Sep 24, 2021
    0
    This game is great, I would even say it is one of my favorite games ever, except the Switch version makes it impossible to play said fantastic game. I got premium trucks through DLC, got trucks through progress, and everything just dissipated because I can't load my saves. It really sucks that this essential part of the game is just ignored by the devs. At this state, one of my favoriteThis game is great, I would even say it is one of my favorite games ever, except the Switch version makes it impossible to play said fantastic game. I got premium trucks through DLC, got trucks through progress, and everything just dissipated because I can't load my saves. It really sucks that this essential part of the game is just ignored by the devs. At this state, one of my favorite games is simply unplayable.… Expand
  10. IcantAim4sht
    May 23, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, but IT IS A TICKING TIME BOMB.

    After about 100-200 hours of game time, the game will inevitably start to crash every 5-10 minutes, rendering the game unplayable. There are no reliable workarounds. The developers know about this issue and said that they are working on a patch. It's been almost a year since this problem has been brought to their attention and they're still working on a patch. Basically since this isn't a mainstream game like Cyberpunk or Call of Duty, there isn't much backlash, so they don't feel the need to fix it. Stay away.    … Expand
  11. DefinitelyNot12
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    It has it's issues with lag but as it is on the switch Thier is nothing to do about it if I was to play on PC I can guarantee that it will run smoothly apart from that it is a fun game to test your and your friends teamwork skills (if you play co-op)

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#89 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2021

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 28, 2021
    70
    Annoyances aside, SnowRunner is a great non-18-wheeler truck driving simulator. Its steep learning curve takes patience and determination to overcome. It’s clear that this game is aimed at a very specific clientele. If you like a good challenge and overlanding is your kind of thing, Snow Runners is for you. If you like to romp through the countryside at full tilt with little consequence to your vehicle, stick to Forza Horizon.
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  2. Vooks
    Jun 14, 2021
    80
    SnowRunner will appeal to fans of truck simulators and running cargo. It is a series that has found a niche as an all-terrain simulator and serves it well. Hauling cargo through the snow-covered wilderness requires patience and will cause frustration, but it's all part of the experience and makes a successful run all the sweeter. Unfortunately, some issues are keeping it from being great. Still, SnowRunner is a solid experience on the Switch, especially when the last year has kept many of us from being outside, tearing up the landscape in massive vehicles.
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  3. 4P.de
    Jun 7, 2021
    72
    The off-road simulation draws you in with its quite unique charme, but the visuals on Switch are suffering a bit.
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