First of all, a massive thank you to the Toppluva team! (And as far as I know you’re a small family business? That’s wonderful!) Though I must say I am somewhat disappointed that GMA2 feels more “arcade-like” and less “realistic” (for lack of a better word) than its predecessor, I can tell it took an immense amount of hard work and creativity to make and I’m grateful for it. Plus, there are elements I’m really enjoying, namely how smooth the powder feels and the new parachute-skiing challenges. So fun! It would be AWESOME to have the parachute feature in free roam (i.e. not connected to a challenge). Or maybe it is already? I haven’t unlocked all the items yet on the first mountain… Also, if it’s feasible, PLEASE consider bringing back the flowmeter! That was my favorite feature of the previous game; most of the time, I’d simple free-ski the mountains attempting to beat my previous record. I found it very relaxing and not as stressful as grinding challenges over and over… Thank you all again, and I look forward to further exploring GMA2 and seeing how the game progresses. Cheers!

Fun, but fails to save at points, which is pretty annoying. On the second mountain I skied around in the backcountry and the next time I played the map was blanked out as if I hadn’t been there, and discoveries like trails were not there. It’s super annoying when you complete a hard mission or are exploring which takes a while if there’s no lifts and then log back on and it’s all gone. I’ve also bought new gear from the shop for it to not be purchased when I play again, but that’s not a huge deal because the currency is properly reflected. There should be a manual save option, I shouldn’t need to ride a lift or complete a mission to save every time I play, but I do now because I think that’s the solution.

I have been very excited for this new game and I love the original. In terms of new content, Grand Mountain Adventure 2 is full to the brim of exciting new challenges to explore, which you can taste even before you purchase the full game. However, the new game lacks the simple beauty of its predecessor, and has replaced its formerly direct skiing/riding physics to make the skiing/riding feel smoother on downhill stretches, at the sacrifice of direct movement and versatile mobility. This shows up during uphill climbs to reach new areas and backcountry, and when it is necessary to make precise maneuvers over/around precipices and ledges. The minimalistic charm of the first game has been replaced with a much more realistic animation style. This results in immersive play, but also makes objects like course gates and lines harder to see. While exploring the new challenges and course types is very enjoyable for new or experienced players, it is less enjoyable to ski/ride around the mountain, especially for those used to the mobility of the original game. Enjoy the new game! And support the developers!