Val d'Isère Skiing and Snowboarding
Val d'Isère Skiing and Snowboarding is a 1994 winter sports simulation for the Atari Jaguar that recreates the famous French alpine resort. Players can compete in slalom, downhill, freestyle skiing, and snowboarding events with realistic physics and weather conditions.
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About This Game
The game features 8 courses modeled after real Val d'Isère runs, including the iconic Face de Bellevarde Olympic course. Uses a unique behind-the-skier camera perspective with sprite scaling for depth perception.
Includes both professional competition modes and free ride exploration. Weather effects dynamically change from sunny to blizzard conditions, affecting control and visibility.
Notable for being one of few snowboarding games on Jaguar. The European version added additional courses and refined the physics model post-release.
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