Skater XL

"Despite trying to capture a more realistic skateboarding system, Skater XL&s;s high points are brought down by some rough areas which could use some work. With more updates and fine-tuning, it does at least have the potential to be an …"

"It&s;s more of a dream machine for those kids in empty parking lots, but it&s;s not really a video game. Would I recommend Skater XL to most folks? Probably not, just like I wouldn&s;t recommend my own mother to step …"

"Skater XL is the most realistic skateboarding simulator we&s;ve ever seen, but also the hardest. If you love skateboarding you&s;ll probably enjoy it a lot (specially if you skate in real life), but if you don&s;t, it&s;s difficulty and barebones …"

"There&s;s a lot going right with Skater XL, and some more work on it could have led to a much more impressive game."

"Skater XL is, simply put, an unfinished product. It&s;s a Skateboarding Simulation Game without the game. A barebones five developer-created maps and three user-created maps have no path, purpose or direction with just a handful of &s;challenges&s; that are identical …"

"Skateboarding in the time of COVID has been easier than ever due to so many public places being devoid of people, but having a digital analog to an artform that is often best experienced with others has made this time …"

"Overall, for my Skater XL review I’d say the game absolutely delivers in reviving the genre and simultaneously being something new all on its own and it even includes a killer soundtrack to really get you into the groove. A …"

"Easy Days Studios strived to achieve a great and realistic control system for Skater XL, and they nailed it. On the way to get it, though, they forgot to build a proper and fun game around it."

"Skater XL introduces an innovative and very satisfying control system, but that&s;s all: it feels more like an early access game, still lacking any meaningful content like a story mode or challenges/missions. It&s;s also in need of a visual overhaul, …"

"Skater XL at its core is decent fun, but its lack of worthwhile objectives and lacklustre performance sees it fail to stick the landing"

"In its current state, Skater XL is nothing more than an elaborate tech demo to show its gameplay potential. What&s;s actually missing is the game itself."

"Skater XL is a strong proof of concept but it’s currently incomplete."

"In sum, Skater XL tries to fill a void in the world of skateboarding video games by offering a valiant blend of the familiar and innovative. The music and aesthetic are warm and welcoming to build a carefree experience for …"

"Skater XL feels incomplete. There&s;s not a lot of content, and the game is lacking a personality, a vibe to engage the player. In a year that has Skate coming to mobile, the Pro Skater games being re-released (again), and …"

"A skate game with good performance and a good playable base, but with little content."

"Skater XL tickles the same part of my brain as my favorite racing sims. It provides a compelling sandbox with enough depth that it makes me want to do a difficult thing well. It&s;s simultaneously relaxing. You can fall on …"

"Skater XL is a game full of good intentions, but not only is it completely devoid of content, but it’s also devoid of a community that was supposed to come up with new levels and assets for other players to …"

"Skater XL has promise as a platform but on console it still feels a bit too much like a prototype"

"Skater XL&s;s exit from Early Access doesn&s;t feel like a proper 1.0 release, with disappointing levels and a lack of polish letting its good trick system down."

"Skater XL is definitely going to be a polarising game for some – the intuitive and deep control methods coupled with the expansive open-world environment make for a great time to just chill out and skate around, but some players …"

"What Skater XL does well is make you obsess over an 8-set of stairs, or return again and again to a simple curb. You will keep going back to line up the perfect angle, the exact spot to crouch into …"

"Skater XL has successfully brought back the skateboarding genre, and I am eager to see how Easy Day Studios supports the game moving forward."

"Skater XL pushes off strong, noticing some wheel wobble as you speed through, until you realise there’s little substance and the game completely wipes out face-first halfway down the vert ramp."

"Easy Day makes a valiant effort with Skater XL, but this game isn&s;t a pro skater just yet."

"Skater XL is undoubtedly a very robust experience in terms of gameplay and probably the most sophisticated of its kind. However, it suffers from the lack of content, objectives and certain elements, in addition to having serious level design problems …"

"There is a ton of potential in it&s;s current state, but needs some additional content to really flush out the game. The core gameplay is incredible, but is it enough to keep players coming back? I would love to see …"

"Once you overcome Skater XL&s;s learning curve there&s;s some fun board-based entertainment to be had here. But this is a lightweight package with subpar presentation, and unless you&s;re so deep into skater culture that you absolutely need a simulation for …"

"While Skater XL&s;s learning curve is steep, for those who stick with it, there is some fun and satisfying skateboarding action to be had."

"I am a massive skateboarding game fan and wanted to love this game. Skater XL just does not have enough content to remain enjoyable for very long. The levels, characters and gameplay are dull and I find it very hard …"

"Either way, it&s;s a tough sell, but the reward for effort and perseverance is a good one, the bigger question: how committed are you?."

"Skater XL softens some of the more technical aspects of the sport, but empowers players with the ability to pull off stylish tricks with a swish of the analogue sticks. Even with a lack of content and polish, Skater XL …"

"First representative of a lost genre in years, Skater XL will clearly disappoint those who hopes for dense content. Clearly focused on its core simulation mechanics, the game offers a true experience of what skating might feel, but lacks on …"

"Skater XL comes pretty close to the real trend sport, but is still not suitable for every skateboard fan."

"Despite its shortcomings, SkaterXL is rewarding in a way that no other skating game has been yet and I’m looking forward to playing more."

"Skater XL is doing a great job trying to simulate real skateboarding as close as possible, but lack of content, modes and overall polish makes this game hard to stick to."