JP: January 31, 2008
NA: May 13, 2008
EU: June 13, 2008
We Ski is a 2008 skiing video game for the Wii developed and published by Namco Bandai Games. It is the first third-party game (and second game behind Wii Fit) released that makes use of the Wii Balance Board.
A sequel, We Ski & Snowboard, which adds snowboarding to the game, was released in 2008. A third game, Go Vacation was also released for the Wii in 2011, and was later re-released on the Nintendo Switch in 2018.
Gameplay
We Ski can either be played with or without the Wii Balance Board. If using the board, the player can distribute their weight and use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as virtual ski poles, simulating the sport of skiing.
The game features 14 courses, which can be skied during both day and night. Besides racing, the game also features different modes such as a Ski School, Centipede Races, and Search and Rescue in addition to a Freestyle mode in which up to 4 players may ski freely.
Players may use their own Miis or one of the customizable in-game avatars. They can earn rewards such as character apparel and upgraded ski equipment by completing various goals. The player can also perform "air tricks" on marked jumps. Additionally, the WiiConnect24 service allowed the sharing of photos taken by players in-game until it was discontinued by Nintendo in 2013.
Also See
Sound Effects Used
- Hollywoodedge, Body Falls Snow PE106701
- Hollywoodedge, Whistle Human Finger PE139801
- Hollywoodedge, Whistling Wind Mediu PE032901/Hollywoodedge, Wind Cold Whistle BT022801
- Sound Ideas, CARTOON, WHISTLE - CUCKOO WHISTLE, SINGLE
- Sound Ideas, CARTOON, WHISTLE - SIREN WHISTLE
- Sound Ideas, CARTOON, WHISTLE - SLIDE WHISTLE, UP
- Sound Ideas, CARTOON, ZIP - HIGH 01
- Sound Ideas, HORN, BICYCLE - BULB HORN: SINGLE HONK, TOY