Genre: Sports / Skiing
Developer: Coldwood Interactive
Publisher: JoWooD Productions
Year: 2005
System: Microsoft Xbox
Ski Racing 2005 Featuring Hermann Maier is a skiing simulation game developed by Coldwood Interactive and published by JoWooD Productions. Released in 2005 for Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PC, the game is officially licensed by the International Ski Federation (FIS) and features Austrian ski legend Hermann Maier as its face and playable character.
The game offers a range of disciplines from the alpine skiing world, including Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, and Slalom. Players can compete in World Cup-style events, training sessions, and time trials across various snow-covered courses modeled after real-world ski resorts. The physics engine emphasizes realistic momentum, speed, and carving techniques, aiming to replicate the feel of high-speed alpine racing.
The Xbox version features adjustable weather conditions, equipment customization, and detailed 3D environments. It includes a career mode where players can build a skier’s reputation and unlock additional content through successful competition.
Ski Racing 2005 was noted for its authentic representation of professional ski racing and the inclusion of licensed events and branding, appealing to fans of winter sports simulations.
