Steep

 Xbox One
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. GameSpot
    Dec 16, 2016
    70
    Steep is a game that's never really sure what it is, and its vagueness and lack of meaningful rewards causes it to suffer in any comparisons to the likes of SSX. But there's a quiet thrill to exploring the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, and snowed-in Alpine villages. It's a strangely attractive approach for all its qualifications, and there's a constant sense that Ubisoft is channeling George Mallory's famous response when asked why he wanted to scramble up Mount Everest: "Because it's there."
  2. Attack of the Fanboy
    Dec 6, 2016
    70
    The recreation of the mountains looks fantastic and it is a lot of fun to traverse them using the four different sport options, but unreliable input controls and many buggy moments are a steep hill to overcome to classify Steep as a great game.
  3. ZTGD
    Dec 14, 2016
    65
    Steep is a great game marred by odd design decisions that drag it down a few notches. With some tweaks and band-aids this could easily be one of the better games of 2016, but the nagging issues found here are enough to make me not want to play it for more than an hour or so at a time.
  5. games(TM)
    Feb 6, 2017
    60
    It could have been something special, and there’s tremendous potential for a sequel, but for now, Steep feels like a game of two halves. It tries to do too much and fails to capitalise on what it does best, and as such, makes for a tricky game to recommend.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Feb 4, 2017
    60
    Patchily enjoyable but the novelty of a return to the slopes soon wears off. [Feb 2017, p.78]
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  7. TrueAchievements
    Dec 18, 2016
    60
    It’s an ambitious passion project that I wish I could love, but Steep's reach ultimately exceeds its grasp.
  8. Destructoid
    Dec 6, 2016
    60
    The emphasis on freedom is undermined by the game being a series of challenges. The allure of exploration is undone by the ability to teleport anywhere. The loose and wacky physics system belies the real-world setting. These are all disconnects that Steep can't reconcile, and it's a stranger and more off-putting experience because of it.

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#57 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#41 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 78
  3. Negative: 19 out of 78
  1. Joko
    Dec 2, 2016
    8
    Best snowboarding game to come out in a long time. I picked up Mark McMorris Infinite Air, and I like Steep way better. Game looks and soundsBest snowboarding game to come out in a long time. I picked up Mark McMorris Infinite Air, and I like Steep way better. Game looks and sounds amazing. The area to ride is massive and better looking than any other snowboard game to date. I… Full Review »
  2. Eggtastico
    Dec 2, 2016
    3
    played for about 2 hours. done some boarding, skiing, jumping/flying. Got bored quickly due to the game just feeling like its repeating itsplayed for about 2 hours. done some boarding, skiing, jumping/flying. Got bored quickly due to the game just feeling like its repeating its self. Game itself is a good idea having a whole mountain to explore, etc.… Full Review »
  3. 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 peopleSeverely 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.    … Full Review »
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