Product Description

We Ski & Snowboard is a wintry thrill ride through many different environments on the awesome Mt. Angrio and cool Jamboree Snow Resort. Players enjoy the classic motion-based controls popularized by We Ski using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers, or by adding the increased realism of the Wii Balance Board for even more ski and snowboard action. Custom characters and player Mii’s add even more dimension to snow-capped adventures across even more mountain terrain than ever with vast free-riding areas. Leisurely gondola rides to sloping peaks invite a breathtaking panoramic experience, while heli-drops from extreme dizzying heights offer-up opportunities to shred down vertical cliffs and severe precipices. Players should be sure to watch out for avalanches!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #325 in Video Games
• Brand: Namco
• Model: 722674800143
• Published on: 2009-03
• Released on: 2009-03-03
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: Nintendo Wii
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .59" h x 5.41" w x 7.51" l, .36 pounds

Features

• Enhanced Maneuvering - Trick skiing, including backwards-riding, flips, daffy ducks and helicopters are now possible! Snowboard goofy or regular and twist, turn and flip as much as your body can bear. Jump anywhere, anytime!
• Interactive, Dynamic Environment - Perform jumps wherever you want to on skis or snowboards in a fully-explorable environment.
• Beautiful Scenery - With 7,000 vertical meters to explore over two massive mountains, there is a virtual world of wintry wonder to wander! And with Day, Afternoon and Night riding modes, you can set the mood as you see fit!
• Relive the Memories - Replays can occur in any game mode at any time, and from multiple camera angles, just like on TV! Any instance in a replay can be captured as a static photo.
• Interactive Additions - NPCs can be recruited in game play as tour guides around the mountain, and NPCs and Miis are there to keep you company, skiing or snowboarding with you, ahead of you or behind you.

Amazon.com Product Description
We Ski challenges you with 14 exhilarating courses suitable for every ability level, from beginner to expert. Step onto your Wii Balance Board or grab your Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller to guide your way as you fly down the side of the mountain. Challenge yourself or up to three friends in races, freestyle, moguls and slaloms, and explore other exciting activities, including Ski School, Centipede Races and Search and Rescue. Experience the slopes in a new way at night as brilliant fireworks light the sky and illuminate all 14 courses. With this much fun and excitement around every turn, you'll never want to come down off the mountain.

Cool Ski Environments View larger. Fun Races View larger. Attend Ski School View larger. Synopsis The wind in your face, the rush of snow beneath your feet, the total adrenaline high as you barrel down the slopes — there's nothing quite like skiing. And there's definitely nothing quite like skiing on the Wii. Welcome to Happy Ski Resort, where excitement awaits you on every slope. Shred the slaloms, demonstrate perfect wedge stops and negotiate moguls like a pro. With your Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller or your Wii Balance Board, you're the master of every run as you jump, twist and race your way to the bottom. Key Game Features: Experience the thrills of skiing, including races, freestyle, moguls and slaloms, with the help of your Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller or Wii Balance Board (not included) Try your luck at 14 different courses, from runs suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers to black diamonds for advanced skiers Attend Ski School, compete in Centipede Races, participate in Search and Rescue and shoot photos to share with friends on WiiConnect24 Head back out onto the slopes for night-specific activities under the glow of fireworks Play using your own Mii or customize your characters in a variety of different ways Earn points to buy skis, gloves, outfits and other accessories For 1 to 4 players Made specifically for the Wii We Ski & Snowboard is a wintry thrill ride through many different environments on the awesome Mt. Angrio and cool Jamboree Snow Resort. Players enjoy the classic motion-based controls popularized by We Ski using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers, or by adding the increased realism of the Wii Balance Board for even more ski and snowboard action. Custom characters and player Mii's add even more dimension to snow-capped adventures across even more mountain terrain than ever with vast free-riding areas. Leisurely gondola rides to sloping peaks invite a breathtaking panoramic experience, while heli-drops from extreme dizzying heights offer-up opportunities to shred down vertical cliffs and severe precipices. Players should be sure to watch out for avalanches!

Customer Reviews

Wow, Loads of fun
Wow, this game is loads of fun. We got it last thursday and been playing it every day since.

I played it by myself first as I afraid it may be too tough for the kids. I was addicted right away and found it rather simple to control after a short little while of getting used to it.

I then made one kid go to ski school (my 8 year old) and the other jumped right on (6 yrs old) after watching her older sibling. The ski school had too much reading for the 6 year old, but she caught on right away just by watching my other kid at ski school.

Both kids were on the slopes in no time. We ski two at a time, as we only have two remotes. But what a lot of fun as you can ski whereever you want. You can also connect back up if you get lost throuh the map. it is loads of fun to try and follow each other.

As for the balance board, I tried it for one round. But I had more fun with the hand remotes for ski, I thought the balance board was better for the snowbaord. But I perfer skis.

After hours over the weekend we still have not seen every trail, plus loads of competions etc.. still await us. I think this game will hold it's appeal for a while. Plus I like to stand and be active playing this, so it helps me to burn a few calories.

Two whole mountains of slops. Yahooo.

Addictive and FUN!!
I have had this game for a week now and cannot stop playing it! It is very addictive! I am a 35 year old female and play it with my 37 year old male friend. We are hooked! I also own We Ski and was hoping this was like that but more enhanced. It is! I think the snowboarding is the most fun! You can take a gondola to the top of the mountain or even a helicopter! The graphics are super and you can also use your Miis. You can play in night or day mode just like We Ski. There are a lot of `hidden' areas that you can find on the slopes. I cannot say enough about this game, it is fun! I find this one of the more relaxing games I own. And addictive! One thing I think people do not realize is you do not have to have the balance board to play this. That is only an option. I own the wii fit and tried the balance board on We Ski but found it harder. So when I got this game I have only used the wii mote and nunchuk and find it a lot more `hands on'. If you are looking for a game you will grab a lot to play this is it!

Better than the original, but still has room for improvement
I have both "We Ski" and "We Ski and Snowboard". Unfortunately, you still cannot control speed with the balance board. This new game has a smaller ski resort, but a new additional natural mountain.

There doesn't seem to be point to the game anymore. In "We Ski", you were graded on how well you skied each run. You could strive to get the best grade on each slope, but that is gone.

There are new things to do, but not enough for me. The new "task based" quests are too much like work, and don't entice me to play.

Bottom line: If you are tired of playing "We ski", then this game will not revive your love of the game. However, if you still can't get enough of "We Ski", then you'll love this update.