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 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 256 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 126 out of 256
  2. Mixed: 70 out of 256
  3. Negative: 60 out of 256

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  1. JackKasket
    Apr 8, 2015
    3
    I'm quite surprised of the high scores this game is getting from reviewers. At it's core, the game is a simple side scrolling skating game, with limited amount of tricks, but a huge amount of maps. It's not a bad game per se, but it just gets very old very fast.

    Now, don't get me wrong, I'm a strong proponent of retro side scrollers, and I used to devour Tony Hawk's when they were still    I'm quite surprised of the high scores this game is getting from reviewers. At it's core, the game is a simple side scrolling skating game, with limited amount of tricks, but a huge amount of maps. It's not a bad game per se, but it just gets very old very fast.

    Now, don't get me wrong, I'm a strong proponent of retro side scrollers, and I used to devour Tony Hawk's when they were still cool. The problem I have with this game is multifaceted. The most important one are the controls. The game does require a very precise timing to land all the tricks, but at least to me, the controls don't feel crisp enough to achieve this. There's just something off with the visual cues, controller input and whether or not you're successful in landing a jump to a point where luck seems to be involved more than skill. This particularly frustrating with landing a manual, where half the time you're on point, and half the time not for no apparent reason.

    Secondly, while there are a great amount of maps available, it doesn't alleviate the feeling of repetitiveness in the game.

    Bottom line, like someone before me mentioned, this game is at it's best when I start to feel like rummaging through the old boxes and fire up a Tony Hawk's for an evening or too. Your mileage may vary.    … Expand
  2. Lozsta
    Jun 30, 2016
    0
    This game is by far the worst game I have ever played. The timings of the landings are completely unnatural and just reeks of a browser game done wrong.

    Even for free with PS+ it is utter turd. I am thinking I might let my sub run out so I can remove the anal discharge stain from my list of games.
  3. Lion7
    May 7, 2015
    0
    It wasn't even okay for being a "free" "indie" game. It commits many of the indie game sins and because of that, it's a forgettable and boring game. This is something I would expect from a Java browser game labeled as a timewaster, not a critically acclaimed game for a current generation console, and costing money at that.

    CONTROLS: They're very basic to begin with, but the trick    It wasn't even okay for being a "free" "indie" game. It commits many of the indie game sins and because of that, it's a forgettable and boring game. This is something I would expect from a Java browser game labeled as a timewaster, not a critically acclaimed game for a current generation console, and costing money at that.

    CONTROLS: They're very basic to begin with, but the trick controls are real finnicky on timing (I have to push a button to "Land"? Okay...) to where it seems more luck-based than actually skillful timing of the trick. Which tends to lead me towards button mashing than actually playing the game. I passed the controller off to two friends who were critiquing my gameplay, and found them falling into the same pitfalls.

    OVERALL? 2D Sidescrolling, Pixel Art, Minimalist Design, and Simple Gameplay. These are signs of an "Indie" game, and in order to overcome shortfalls in graphics, depth and visual experience, the gameplay has to be top-notch. Which Olli Olli 2 isn't. Better suited to wasting time at work in a browser game if you can't use your phone. Because I would rather play "smartphone" games like old Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest games, XCOM, Shadowrun, or Baldur's Gate. Leave the "nostalgia" feel for the actually nostalgic video games.    … Expand
  4. oolevityoo
    Mar 21, 2015
    4
    The fact this got more than a 6 user or critic score is really making me lose respect for 'ratings' of PS4 games. It's like people give it an 8+ to validate the money on their PS+ subscription. How can a 2D skateboarding game be any more fun than those internet java flash games you used to play when you were like 10 before you had a console? I can't tell you why it's bad, just look at itThe fact this got more than a 6 user or critic score is really making me lose respect for 'ratings' of PS4 games. It's like people give it an 8+ to validate the money on their PS+ subscription. How can a 2D skateboarding game be any more fun than those internet java flash games you used to play when you were like 10 before you had a console? I can't tell you why it's bad, just look at it and think. Or just play Tony Hawks.… Expand
  5. Raistx
    Mar 6, 2015
    1
    I had a terrible experience playing this free PS4 game for a few minutes. I uninstalled the game after five minutes of play. The controls were obscure and unresponsive. When you have played some Tony Hawk skating games, it's hard to go back to such experience. I am glad to see here that some people enjoy it. Good for them.
  6. True_Reclaimer
    Mar 17, 2015
    0
    Terrible/unresponsive controls. Boring gameplay. I dont see why they even made a sequel the original was bad as well. Definitely shovelware for Sony's "free" game program
  7. DanishDan
    Apr 22, 2015
    2
    A nice minimalist look, but uninteresting, and very repetitive. I gave it a go for 5 mins, and lost interest and deleted. Would have been sorely disappointed if it wasn't free. Maybe should have played longer to get a better feel, but from reading description and other's comments, I would only have been wasting my time.
  8. Turbodowg
    Mar 8, 2015
    1
    I'm getting tired of writing reviews for poor games. Looking over my past history of reviews anyone would think I hated games. But that is not the case. I grew up through the 80's and 90's, starting out playing BBC micro games, Commodore, Spectrum and progressing to Amiga. Then NES, Master System, SNES, Mega Drive right through all the modern consoles up to PS4. I love games, but latelyI'm getting tired of writing reviews for poor games. Looking over my past history of reviews anyone would think I hated games. But that is not the case. I grew up through the 80's and 90's, starting out playing BBC micro games, Commodore, Spectrum and progressing to Amiga. Then NES, Master System, SNES, Mega Drive right through all the modern consoles up to PS4. I love games, but lately the games ps+ have been releasing have been utterly dreadful.

    OllieOllie 2 is just dull. I played for around 20 minutes before I was so bored I switched off and uninstalled the game. The graphics are bland, the music is plain and the controls are awful. The game is a side scrolling Tony Hawks (but no where near as good as Tony Hawks, take away all the fun from Tony Hawks then you have Ollie Ollie). -Side Note: Please ignore the last remark. This crap is nothing like Tony Hawks and I apologise for comparing this wet turn to a masterpiece. -

    So, you go along a basic tracks performing the same tricks and grinds until you reach the end of the course and really if there is anything to offer after that I don't care. The presentation is so bad I have no desire to turn on the game again. This is a bad sign.

    PS+ keep getting it wrong, this whole new generation have got it wrong. Many of the games are re-mastered ps3 games and the exclusives have been terrible. The ps4 has become an indie machine and many of the games that are given away each month are crappy little games like this. Sony really need to sort it out next month because I'm seriously thinking about selling the PS4 and buying a decent PC. This game is that bad that I am considering ending my gaming with PlayStation. It's that serious.

    Avoid this game at all costs.    … Expand
  9. TehOne
    Mar 24, 2015
    0
    I'm tired seriously stupid indie game. Similarly, seriously, how the game is going to give that **** to me? 15 minutes? Select the AAA games is more than 3 hours! Game is bad! Waste of time 0 out 10
  10. Steyraus
    Mar 3, 2023
    1
    Very basic uninspired platformer that it more irritating than anything else.. Dull boring visuals and extremely repetaive gameplay loop.
  11. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. waste of time.I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it..............… Expand
  12. Morshlac
    May 19, 2015
    0
    tried as PS+ game so had open mind, but gobsmacked at the high reviews for this?! I didn't play it for 5 minutes but cleared career mode on amateur before deleting in disgust. Side scrolling borefest with graphics that look like they are from an Amiga. The gameplay while admittedly slick is nauseating to me, as difficulty ramps up the only way i could play was letting your eyes glaze sotried as PS+ game so had open mind, but gobsmacked at the high reviews for this?! I didn't play it for 5 minutes but cleared career mode on amateur before deleting in disgust. Side scrolling borefest with graphics that look like they are from an Amiga. The gameplay while admittedly slick is nauseating to me, as difficulty ramps up the only way i could play was letting your eyes glaze so all your seeing is the points u need to jump/skate etc...not exactly what i'd call fun of any description. Am sure I could find a myriad of similar quality free PC games which i'd never bother to look at. Not what I bought a PS4 for, terrible!… Expand

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#21 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#73 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 4, 2015
    90
    Improved animation fluidity and collision detection made OlliOlli 2 a near-perfect arcade game. [07/2015, p.75]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 26, 2015
    85
    OlliOlli2 improves on its predecessor in nearly every way and remains and absolute blast. [May 2015, p74]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 20, 2015
    90
    And to think it was given away free on PS Plus. [May 2015, p.93]
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