Matt Kowalski
Niche GamerFresh Tracks Review - Hit the Trails
Published 10/5/2025
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Mac - 8/26/2025
Fresh Tracks
Jump, dodge, and fight to the rhythm of the gods in this thrilling music-action game on skis. Take on obstacles and menacing enemies as you ski further into the darkness that has befallen the snow-covered land of Norwyn.
- Developer
- Buffalo Buffalo
- Publisher
- Buffalo Buffalo
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Critic avg
81
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10
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Score range
70–90
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Score range is 11–20 points
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The critic average is 81 across 10 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–898 reviews · 80%
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Dylan Pamintuan
GameGrinFresh Tracks Review
Published 8/31/2025
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisFresh Tracks Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 8/27/2025
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewFresh Tracks review
Published 8/27/2025
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerFresh Tracks Review
Published 8/27/2025
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdEN
PS4Blog.netFresh Tracks Review
Published 8/26/2025
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalDouglas Rintoul
Checkpoint GamingFresh Tracks Review - Carving up the rhythm - Checkpoint
Published 8/25/2025
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalTyler Treese
PlayStation LifeStyleFresh Tracks (PS5) Review: Ski to the Rhythm
Published 8/24/2025
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalEthan Krieger
DualShockersFresh Tracks Review
Published 8/21/2025
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Magee
Thumb WarsFresh Tracks Review (PS5) – A Fast-Paced Adventure Combined With An Amazing Soundtrack and Unique Characters
Published 8/21/2025
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