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business simulation game
Ski Region Simulator
By Giants Software, released 1 Jan 2011
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Ski Region Simulator is a business simulation in which players manage work in a freely accessible winter landscape in the Swiss Alps. Career mode includes an economic system: activities build financial resources that can be used to buy better equipment. The game features officially licensed Pistenbully snow groomers, along with other vehicles, missions, and events. Its world has a day and night cycle with changing weather. Multiplayer supports playing with friends over the internet or LAN. Players can download additional machines and maps, which the improved mod system installs automatically. The Gold Edition includes DLC1 and DLC2, with more tools and vehicles, and also contains a Mod SDK with an editor, exporters, and sample mods. Steam features include achievements, partial controller support, Steam Cloud, a level editor, and Family Sharing. Giants Software developed and published the game. The listed platforms are Windows and macOS; the Steam listing specifies Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Career mode includes an economic system.
- Licensed Pistenbully snow groomers are included.
- Supports multiplayer over internet or LAN.
- Gold Edition includes DLC1 and DLC2.
- Includes a Mod SDK.
- Steam platform listing specifies Windows only.
- Controller support is partial.
Who it suits
It suits players interested in a career-based business simulation about managing a ski region and acquiring equipment. Its multiplayer, downloadable machines and maps, and included mod tools may also suit groups and players who want to extend the game.
Ski Region Simulator combines career progression with multiplayer and tools for additional content. The Gold Edition includes two DLC packs, while players should note the Steam listing specifies Windows and partial controller support.
