Alpine Ski (set 2)

Mastering Alpine Ski (set 2) is easy to start but tough to perfect, so follow these pro tips to set record high scores on our platform. First, familiarize yourself with the basic controls: use left and right inputs (arrow keys if you’re playing on keyboard at PLAYERETRO) to steer your skier, and hold the action button (spacebar by default) to accelerate. We recommend new players start with the Slalom mode first to practice steering, as it has far fewer random obstacles than Downhill mode and lets you get used to the skier’s slight turning delay, which is the most common new player pain point. When navigating obstacles, always make small, gradual steering adjustments rather than sharp yanks: sharp turns will slow you down significantly, and can even cause you to slip on ice patches if you turn too fast. For Slalom mode, prioritize hitting every gate over speeding: each consecutive gate you clear adds a 200-point combo bonus, and clearing all gates in a Slalom run gives you a 15,000-point end-of-run bonus that is far more valuable than any time bonus you would get from speeding and missing gates. For Ski Jump mode, hold the acceleration button the entire time you’re approaching the jump ramp to build maximum speed, and tilt your skier slightly forward once you’re airborne to maximize your distance. Make sure you level your skier out parallel to the slope before landing: landing at an angle will cause you to crash, lose all your jump points, and waste 3 seconds getting back up. For Downhill mode, prioritize avoiding rocks above all else: hitting a rock will cost you a full life, while hitting a tree or other skier only slows you down temporarily. Keep an eye out for rare golden ski poles that spawn randomly on the slope: picking one up gives you 10 seconds of unlimited acceleration with no speed penalty for turning, which is perfect for blitzing through tough obstacle sections or picking up extra time bonuses. Finally, don’t get greedy for small point pickups if they f