SNOW isn't your typical open world MMO

Michael Dunaway
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You've got to hand it to developers Poppermost Productions, many Free-to-Play devs today seem content mass producing theme park fantasy MMOs, MOBAs and futuristic shooters, but not Poppermost. In an act of sheer defiance, these devs have created SNOW, an open world MMO involving the very substance the name suggests.

While still in pre-alpha, the premise of SNOW is already appealing. I've never actually been skiing, so the idea of exploring the CryEngine 3 rendered mountainscapes with realistic physics and working lifts is tantalizing. I suppose part of the fun will simply be "stopping to smell the roses", or in this case the fresh powder. Players can just putz around on the mountains with their friends, doing tricks and having the sort of experience one might expect if they actually went to a ski lodge. That is, without the broken bones and with the skill of Shaun White.

As with any sports game, players will still get to participate in events and timed challenges for unique rewards. Now the devs just need to add the winter olympics to the list of available events. Biathlon anyone?

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Michael Dunaway
Michael Dunaway, News Editor
Michael Dunaway has been part of the MMOBomb team for years and has covered practically every major Free-to-Play title since 2009.

Discussion (34)

Shoots 9 years ago
I how that there will be stuff like bob sledding, snowboarding, and snowmobiles in later stages of development.

blueaseer 9 years ago
finally another snowboard/ski game. reminds me of project powder

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What is this song 9 years ago
Does anybody know what song was played during this video

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Carter 9 years ago
Isnt bad game as far as i look

Kevin 9 years ago
I would totally play this just to have my character crash into trees.

LordHikaru 9 years ago
Looks like a good change of pace from the usual hoo-haa of mmos. Looking forward to trying it out.

mat 9 years ago
so since this game is called snow.. will there be snowboarding, and ski-doos?

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SwipZy 9 years ago
It looks actually pretty nice, i used to play SSX much (demo).
Not many ppl are making those games any more.

Akshansh 9 years ago
When I used to play SSX I used to feel epic getting crazy doing the tricks but I missed the open world experience. Well graphics wise the game "SNOW" looks nearly at par{obviously not better or equal to} with SSX. I would be happy due to the open world but if I will not go crazy doing uber tricks I will be a bit disappointed. Till now looks like the disappointment due to project powder will be filled by this game. Looking forward to play this game . New and Epic in the range of MMOs .

Ewoker 9 years ago
Going To Check out!

o.0 9 years ago
project powder lol....

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dagudman 9 years ago
What is this blasphemy? We need more brown colours and a zombie mod or the game will fail!

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chefmadness 9 years ago
Need a snowboarding half pipe. Catch major air & lot's of tricks. That would be awesome!

Reavermyst 9 years ago
Looks interesting, hope they include snowboarding as well!

IahEden 9 years ago
Sounds like a lot fun,actually. If this is well executed enough I can definitely see myself playing it long term.

kil1ogr4m 9 years ago
I want to know if you can do SSX like exaggerated tricks, boost bonuses and other

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itzteajay 9 years ago
Mounted

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