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Skiing 1999 Edition

Developer: Sierra Sports · Published by Sierra · 1999
The only skiing game on the PC. That's the only thing it has going for it.
3DFXForce FeedbackSingle PlayerHot SeatKeyboard/Joystick
2.0
out of 5.0
Average
POCG VERDICT
The only skiing game on the PC, and it still isn't worth your time.
Skiing 1999 Edition promises the thrills of the slopes but delivers broken controls, bland graphics, and unbearable frustration. There's no reason to hit these virtual slopes.
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About This Game

Skiing 1999 Edition is a PC skiing simulation developed by Sierra Sports and published by Sierra in 1999. It is one of the very few skiing titles released for the PC, aiming to capture the thrill of World Cup alpine racing. Players can compete in Downhill, Super-G, Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Combined events across five real-world mountains and two fictional ones. A freestyle "hot-dog" mode allows non-competitive descents and stunt attempts. The game features video tips from Olympic gold medalist and World Champion Picabo Street. System requirements include a Pentium 90 MHz processor, 16 MB RAM, 75 MB hard drive space, and a 4X CD-ROM drive. A 3DFX accelerator is supported but provides only modest visual improvements. Skiing 1999 Edition was poorly received due to frustrating controls, bland graphics, and an inadequate manual. It remains a niche curiosity in Sierra's sports catalog.

POCG ReviewOriginal: October 11, 1999 · Restored: June 14, 2026
2.0
Average
Review Verdict
Private: Skiing 1999 Edition
Skiing 1999 Edition promises the thrills of the slopes but delivers broken controls, bland graphics, and unbearable frustration. There's no reason to hit these virtual slopes.
By ManiacReviewed October 1999Restored June 14, 2026Read Full Review →
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Original Hardware
CD-ROM only. Requires Windows 95/98 and a Pentium 90. 3DFX accelerator optional. 75 MB disk space needed.
POCG Score
2.0
Average
Game Info
PlatformWindows 95/98
DeveloperSierra Sports
PublisherSierra
GenreSports
Players1 Player
ReviewedOctober 11, 1999
RestoredJune 14, 2026
Original PC Specs
OSWindows 95/98
CPUPentium 90 MHz (100+ recommended)
RAM16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended)
GPU / Display3DFX accelerator recommended
Storage75 MB hard drive space
Drive4X CD-ROM
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