Horace Goes Skiing

Horace Goes Skiing is a remastered version of the 1982 game, in which Horace must cross busy roads to reach the ski slopes and then ski down a slalom course. The game has two stages: getting skis from a hut and returning across the road, then skiing between flags while avoiding trees.

Cross the road

Horace starts with $40. Traffic includes trucks, speeding ambulances and other drivers, and becomes more congested the longer he stays on the road. If he is knocked down, he pays $10 in ambulance fees. Once he reaches the hut, he must have $10 to hire skis; each time he reaches a 1,000-point boundary, he receives a $10 bonus, which can help him earn enough if he runs out of money. After collecting the skis, he must cross back to the slopes.

Ski the course

On the Hannekon run, you guide Horace between red and blue pairs of flags and around trees. Passing between the flags earns points; missing them sounds a warning and costs points. Passing through the finish barrier adds a 100-point bonus, and each 1,000-point boundary also earns Horace $10.

If Horace hits a tree, he can continue as long as his skis remain intact. Broken skis mean he must cross the road to fetch a new pair, then return to the slopes. After completing the course with his skis intact, he crosses the road once more to reach the next slope. The course can then be repeated, with Horace’s nemesis liable to appear.

Controls and presentation

Horace moves in four directions: up, left, down and right. The remastered game retains the original gameplay and graphical style, with controls available through on-screen touch zones or a compatible Bluetooth device.