Skabma - Snowfall
April 22, 2022
The daily life of a Sami village is disturbed after an accident at a nearby Tar-Burning Pit. An odd disease starts spreading across the area, affecting everything from the land to the people and animals. You play as Ailu, a young Sami herder searching for a runaway reindeer doe. The …
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Critic Reviews (6)
Graphics
90.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
80.0
"Despite an absolutely stunning visual design and an imaginative interpretation of Sámi culture, Skábma – Snowfall is let down by some frustrating design decisions. Its cumbersome control scheme and lack of guidance between story objectives lead to gameplay roadblocks that …"
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7.0
Gameplay
7.0
Story
9.0
"Skabma - Snowfall tells a beautiful story of the Sami people. While the story weaves through realistic situations of survival, it’s coupled with magical and mystical folklore that has not been told in such a way before. The visuals are …"
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55.0
Gameplay
45.0
Story
40.0
"It all feels very worthwhile. The thing is, at least as far as the Switch version goes, you need to dig deep in order to see all that – and honestly, it’s hard to say that it’s worth it, all …"
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35.0
Gameplay
60.0
Story
85.0
"Skábma – Snowfall is an exploratory adventure game that aims to raise awareness among players about the indigenous Sami cultural minority. To that end, the game features authentic voice acting and numerous references to their traditions, way of life, and …"
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70.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
60.0
"Overall I enjoyed the game. It is always interesting to experience new cultures that you didn’t know much about, which was definitely the case here. For me, at least, the game is definitely worth a look for its unique look …"
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50.0
Gameplay
50.0
Story
80.0
"Overall, Skábma - Snowfall is a bold and heartfelt game that has a wonderful atmosphere and charming if sometimes simplistic gameplay. It is held back by some technical limitations, but players who don&s;t mind these setbacks will still find an …"
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