Snowy slopes, a small sledge and a whole mountain of obstacles. Sounds like good winter ride eh? Well, not with all the trees and rocks and enormous snowballs in your way! Sledge Rider is an endless runner where you slide downhill as fast as possible and try not to crash along the way. There is no need to steer a complicated vehicle or control its pace. Just move left, right, jump when necessary, and see how far you can make it. Think you can handle a ride like that?
Your journey starts on a snowy mountain, with your sled already moving downhill. So what is it that you do? Very simple: keep on the track and steer clear of anything that could send you flying off your sledge!
The road is not entirely clear. There are trees and rocks in your way, snowballs rolling to you and deep pits that take you by surprise. Some obstacles are easy to see, but others give you very little time to react. That’s where it gets fascinating.
I would propose that you glance further down the slope instead of always staring at the sledge. Why? Because a clear path now may not be a safe path a minute from now. You might miss one tree, but there's another barrier waiting just behind it.
Here’s a little summary before you start your first run:
The road doesn’t stop at the foot of the mountain. The longer you live, the better your record. And when a run ends, you can always give it another go. Maybe the next one will be your best!
Don't worry about complicated button combinations here. Sledge Rider keeps the controls nice and simple, so you can focus on the road ahead.
One thing to keep in mind is you don't control the forward speed of the sledge. Whether you are ready for the next challenge or not, it keeps moving on its own. So don’t wait for the right time. Keep your eyes on the road and go when you notice a gap.
Neither would I be hitting the Spacebar every time something came near. Sometimes you want to jump, sometimes all you need is a brief hop to the left or right. The trick is knowing which action makes more sense at that moment.
If you're having trouble getting past a particular section, try changing your timing rather than making more movements. Too much steering can put you in an even worse position. A little patience goes a long way, even when your sled doesn't seem to have any!
So, what happens after you've made it through several runs? Your achievements give you a reason to visit the in-game shop and unlock more sleds.
I like having something to work toward besides simply surviving. Start with the ride you have, improve your performance and then gradually add more sleds to your collection. It gives you a little target to shoot for each run, even if you don’t improve your last distance.
So don’t expect a new sledge to do all your hard work for you, of course. You’ll still need quick reflexes and superb timing to avoid those annoying obstacles. A new ride is a nice reward, but staying on the track is still your job!
Had enough of the snowy mountain, or are you still looking for another round? I have three games you can check out when you feel like switching things up.
Personally, I'd stick with the first two if I'm still in a winter-game mood. But when the snowy scenery starts feeling a little repetitive, Wave Rider makes a nice change.
Well, that's pretty much everything you need before heading down the mountain. Sledge Rider doesn't ask you to master a bunch of controls; it just wants you to keep your eyes open and your sled away from trouble. Now, let's see how long you can stay on that snowy track!
