Skater XL

 PlayStation 4
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 106 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 43 out of 106
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  1. Mindurbidniss
    Jul 16, 2022
    0
    At the end of the day there's just nothing here. No reason or incentive to keep playing. The game seems all but abandoned by devs. Tight controls and a sim type gameplay feel remind you of Skate 3, but at least that game gave you a reason to keep playing. I can't recommend buying this.
    Update: They have the nerve to add a store with goods purchased with real world $$ to this incomplete    At the end of the day there's just nothing here. No reason or incentive to keep playing. The game seems all but abandoned by devs. Tight controls and a sim type gameplay feel remind you of Skate 3, but at least that game gave you a reason to keep playing. I can't recommend buying this.
    Update: They have the nerve to add a store with goods purchased with real world $$ to this incomplete garbage. The frame rates now also dip to single digits mid trick rendering this game virtually unplayable at times. AVOID    … Expand
  2. DirtShart
    Jan 15, 2023
    6
    Its an ok game I'm not going to tell you to go buy it but also not going to tell you not to buy it. If you played any of the skate series its kinda similar controls as that but its a bit more rough around the edges.
  3. DirtyoldCrab
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    Absolute garbage, I wrote a longer review but metacritic is trash as well and it didn’t post, don’t buy this pathetic excuse for a “skateboarding simulation” EA’s game from 2007 is somehow still better than this disappointing travesty.
  4. SteveSkatesBake
    Dec 20, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly i kinda like it because it can seem a bit on point when busting tricks but not really. Also whats up with the mechanics of the game. It needs adjustment and everytime you bail a trick, it looks ridiculous when it rag dolls. I just wish it can be more realistic and different music selection.… Expand
  5. Obicritic
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    Taking many of the reviews I have read for this game into consideration I think that one thing a lot of people do not seem to understand about Skater Xl is that it is a niche game intended to satisfy the desires of one demographic - end game EA Skate 3 players. There are no NPC's , there are no stories , there are no missions or goals or events or points or anything ( aside from completingTaking many of the reviews I have read for this game into consideration I think that one thing a lot of people do not seem to understand about Skater Xl is that it is a niche game intended to satisfy the desires of one demographic - end game EA Skate 3 players. There are no NPC's , there are no stories , there are no missions or goals or events or points or anything ( aside from completing the trick list and a few trophies ). The controls are much more difficult than other skate games but allow a level of trick customization that is unparalleled by other game ( i haven't played Session so I cant compare ). As a HUGE fan of skating games and an avid end game player of Skate 3 I was extremely excited for this - and for the most part was happy with what I got. It took a while to adjust to the control scheme - which could benefit hugely from the stats sliders that are available on PC - as some of the movement can be a little floaty and slow , so being able to tweak it ever so much would be really really cool as well as adding another entire dimension of customization to your character. Like I said this is a niche game - if you loved THPS then this game is probably going to be both too difficult and too devoid of content for you - but if like me you continued playing Skate 3 in hardcore mode for years after EA dropped all support for it online then this is your holy grail - your oasis in the desert - the whip cream on your pumpkin pie. Even if you were hardcore into hardcore mode you are gonna struggle here - these controls are awesome but you sometimes find yourself doing up to 8 things to make a single trick happen - but you know what - that's how skateboarding really is - the hard stuff is really really hard and most people can't even come close ... so in a way I think it would almost be safe to call Skater XL more of a skateboarding sim than a skateboarding video game .. the only 'game' here is the fun a skate gamer will have landing insanely hard tricks and trying to make them look as cool and as real as possible , the saving the clip to edit into a video later. If that doesn't get you stoked then you will likely be way better off with the THPS 1 and 2 remakes. I love Skater XL and am stoked on how the devs keep updating and upgrading the game - trying out new things like a multiplayer mode and an object dropper that allows players to customize their game a bit. If they come out with a full on park editor for this game you will never see me again .. as long as it's good. The game frequently releases new levels and add-ons from the modding community as well , there are twice as many community parks available than in-game ones and they are easily the best ones you can play. I look forward to this game continuing to grow and am excited to see what the community comes up with next. I even tried to buy a PC setup so I could build mod parks for this but yeah - 2021 cancelled that whole plan. Final word - awesome game for everyone who is waiting for Skate 4 to drop and who knows - if Skater XL releases the stats slider and continues with the content it may every well be that other franchises main competition in the marketplace...… Expand
  6. Mustafigusto
    Jan 13, 2021
    8
    For skateboarders its a must buy in my opinion. But it has a very small amount of content and it glitches sometimes for no reason (-2p). It only has a few maps and trick challenges for each map. However Skater XL really reflects what i love in Skateboarding. Its super fun to try new tricks and cruise around, without spaming some buttons. In Addition the game also gives you the freedom toFor skateboarders its a must buy in my opinion. But it has a very small amount of content and it glitches sometimes for no reason (-2p). It only has a few maps and trick challenges for each map. However Skater XL really reflects what i love in Skateboarding. Its super fun to try new tricks and cruise around, without spaming some buttons. In Addition the game also gives you the freedom to do tricks like you want them to look. For example siccors, front foot catches or back foot catches, pivots and so on.… Expand
  7. iMaxPlanck
    Nov 20, 2020
    0
    my only hope is that someone from EA reads these reviews and realizes how badly we need Skate 4. that people should be forced to play this game on next gen consoles after playing Skate 2-3 is like drinking Schlitz after you've finished all the Glenlivet.
  8. Iamzupra
    Oct 4, 2020
    2
    Game itself is actually pretty decent, however there is a MAJOR lack of content for the extortionate price they’re charging. The devs at Easy Day are either the laziest or the most incompetent developers I’ve ever witnessed launching a game. ABSOLUTELY NO contact with any of the community, and they have never kept anyone up to date or in the loop. They just use social media to advertise toGame itself is actually pretty decent, however there is a MAJOR lack of content for the extortionate price they’re charging. The devs at Easy Day are either the laziest or the most incompetent developers I’ve ever witnessed launching a game. ABSOLUTELY NO contact with any of the community, and they have never kept anyone up to date or in the loop. They just use social media to advertise to the people that have already bought their game. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DO NOT BUY!… Expand
  9. Rholl13
    Sep 13, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There’s no story line, online gaming, or anything. Wasted 40$ on an advanced arcade game that should be no more than 15-20$ tops. The developers had the right idea but left out too much.… Expand
  10. Dodes151
    Sep 11, 2020
    9
    I’ve put a lot of hours into this game, and it’s probably my favorite skateboarding game of all time. And I’ve played just about all of them since “Street Skater” on PS1. In fact, I bought a PlayStation just so I could play that game ( I’m a huge skate-nerd). The new THPS remaster is excellent, but after unlocking most of the stuff I wanted, I went right back to Skater XL. It’s just soI’ve put a lot of hours into this game, and it’s probably my favorite skateboarding game of all time. And I’ve played just about all of them since “Street Skater” on PS1. In fact, I bought a PlayStation just so I could play that game ( I’m a huge skate-nerd). The new THPS remaster is excellent, but after unlocking most of the stuff I wanted, I went right back to Skater XL. It’s just so satisfying. The ability to flick, catch, and tweak tricks any way you want is a huge plus. If you actually skateboard IRL, and are willing to get through the learning curve of the controls, then you’re gonna love this game. The more I play it, the more addicting it becomes. And switch... my god, does the switchstance skating look perfect! Your avatar leans just the right way, and keeps their shoulders a little twisted just like they would IRL. You can tell that real skateboarders had a lot of input in the development of this game. There are some flaws here and there. The grabs could use a little work, the character customization is lacking, and the game can be a little buggy, but that’s all trivial to me. Oh, and having the ability to do impossibles and proper airwalks would be nice. Otherwise, this is the skateboarding game I’ve been waiting my whole life for. If you skate, give it a shot. This game will become your rainy day savior.… Expand
  11. ipadminihalf
    Aug 25, 2020
    7
    I made an account just to rate this game. I am rating this from the perspective of skating for 15 years and playing the previous EA Skate games. I think it is actually a pretty solid effort, and great for someone who has skated in the past. There is no campaign, but the tutorial for tricks teaches you enough to go and learn and practice on your own. The game takes practice, so if youI made an account just to rate this game. I am rating this from the perspective of skating for 15 years and playing the previous EA Skate games. I think it is actually a pretty solid effort, and great for someone who has skated in the past. There is no campaign, but the tutorial for tricks teaches you enough to go and learn and practice on your own. The game takes practice, so if you are not into that, it is not for you. The checkpoint system is very good and allows you to continually try lines, hit large rails, and continue to try and perfect whatever you are doing, this is a major plus for me. While EA skate used one joystick to control both feet, this one separates the controls of the feet so each joystick controls one foot, and I think this level of control is good. In the same vein, one of my main criticisms of this game is that the controls for fakie and switch are the exact same as regular and nollie. So the motion to do a nollie flip and switch flip are the same. This is confusing when you are just trying to cruise around and do tricks. Inevitably, an obstacle will be and your way, and if you are skating switch stance, it seems counter-intuitive to do a nollie flip motion for the player to perform a switch flip. If you are using the checkpoint system and know the trick you are trying and are doing it over and over, then this control scheme is fine, at least for me, but seeing as I like to do both, I think we should get the option to invert the controls, so that a switch flip is just the opposite motion of a nollie flip, as opposed to the exact same move.… Expand
  12. Santiago_Weglin
    Aug 17, 2020
    1
    El juego está repleto de bugs, no hay sistema de progresión, no hay vehículos o personas circulando, los mapas sin demasiado chicos o demasiado grandes, pero no tienen mucho que hacer, ya que están muy vacíos. Los trucos son escasos y no es para nada divertido
  13. rodrigomontero
    Aug 15, 2020
    1
    Crap game. 2007 EA Skate has better gameplay and graphics. Full of bugs. Don't Buy.
  14. Australian-Dark
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Better than skate & Better than tony hawks it's true skating I skate in reality this game is the same skateboarding is a hobby not a job plus skating is fun you don't need fame or objectives plus this game has no loading screens no microtransactions no online and it feels polished like a ps1 ps2 game no bugs game crashes or problems it could have had a big world or more maps on launch butBetter than skate & Better than tony hawks it's true skating I skate in reality this game is the same skateboarding is a hobby not a job plus skating is fun you don't need fame or objectives plus this game has no loading screens no microtransactions no online and it feels polished like a ps1 ps2 game no bugs game crashes or problems it could have had a big world or more maps on launch but it's a 8.5 I definitely recommend this game play it yourself don't pay attention to the scores coz there's too many whiners out there who hate any new concept… Expand
  15. Ryeguy12
    Aug 13, 2020
    0
    HUGE SCAM. DO NOT BUY I created an account just to rate this game. I’ve been a skater all my life and avid skating game enthusiast. This game was released completely incomplete. This is nothing more than a concept and deserves nothing more than $10-15 max. Gameplay is super buggy to the point it is unplayable. It pains me given that I’d love for this to usher in the next generation ofHUGE SCAM. DO NOT BUY I created an account just to rate this game. I’ve been a skater all my life and avid skating game enthusiast. This game was released completely incomplete. This is nothing more than a concept and deserves nothing more than $10-15 max. Gameplay is super buggy to the point it is unplayable. It pains me given that I’d love for this to usher in the next generation of skateboarding games, but the devs should be ashamed of themselves for charging $40 for this.… Expand
  16. Spetex
    Aug 13, 2020
    2
    The controls are actually pretty good.
    But the textures take like 5 seconds to load.
    The customization is bad.
    There are no other skaters, no humans, no moving vehicles, nothing.
    "It feels like the part of the game you play while you wait for the rest to install" fits the game perfectly.
  17. Corza-R76
    Aug 13, 2020
    7
    One you get the idea, it becomes a really good Sim. Noviced I said Sim. This is not a game. You learn the trucks through challenges, then once you have a few down, you try to put them all together in free skate mode. That's the challenge. I think everyone is missing the point of this title. I feel, once it's been out for a while it will gain a following, but man, oh, man, they have someOne you get the idea, it becomes a really good Sim. Noviced I said Sim. This is not a game. You learn the trucks through challenges, then once you have a few down, you try to put them all together in free skate mode. That's the challenge. I think everyone is missing the point of this title. I feel, once it's been out for a while it will gain a following, but man, oh, man, they have some serious bugs to fix. Behind that, solid title.… Expand
  18. Sk8ter_Boi
    Aug 11, 2020
    4
    I been skating for around 10 years now..Got the console version for the ps4 and I like the game, the learning curve makes it so satisfying, Yes, even though there's so little content, I can waste hours realistically skating and perfecting even the simpler lines. But I agree it's not a very good game.
    It feels VERY rushed, at least on console... the performance is very bad, it stutters a    I been skating for around 10 years now..Got the console version for the ps4 and I like the game, the learning curve makes it so satisfying, Yes, even though there's so little content, I can waste hours realistically skating and perfecting even the simpler lines. But I agree it's not a very good game.
    It feels VERY rushed, at least on console... the performance is very bad, it stutters a lot, like a LOT; the responsiveness of the controls feels inconsistent as hell, we got next to no setting customisation; there's literally NO sensation of speed; transition and vert are still pretty bad; the menus and overall UI are hot garbage; and don't even get me started on the player model, they are NAUSEATING kjdsfj, clothing looks VERY bad, customisation is VERY limited. Needs a lot o polishing.. again, it doesn't look or feel like a finished product. I think they tried to put in the bare minimum in time to launch, which is just a shame.. When I can ignore all of this it is such a great time, but its takes a while to do so..
    If I knew better, I'd have waited a little more to get an updated version where most of these were fixed.

    Also, not being able to walk off your board is a mild bummer heh..    … Expand
  19. Claudio_T
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Es un juego que si bien, tiene carencias y algunos glitches, pero resalto el hecho de que el estudio es aún muy joven y quizás tuvieron como es de suponer, algunas demoras. Sin ser condescendiente creo que un juego decente y con gran variedad de trucos, con un control muy innovador. El juego de camaras funciona muy bien logrando por momentos unas tomas bastante reales y que te permitenEs un juego que si bien, tiene carencias y algunos glitches, pero resalto el hecho de que el estudio es aún muy joven y quizás tuvieron como es de suponer, algunas demoras. Sin ser condescendiente creo que un juego decente y con gran variedad de trucos, con un control muy innovador. El juego de camaras funciona muy bien logrando por momentos unas tomas bastante reales y que te permiten crear unos clips muy divertido… Expand
  20. Smokierosz
    Aug 11, 2020
    5
    Expected more than technical demo..
    Game is so bugged that I wouldn't call it as a ready product..
    Got to get fixed
  21. OctopusWays
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    First things first, This game is not like THPS or SKATE, This game is an actual simulator of skateboarding, Made for skaters BY skaters, It's simply a game that might just not be for everyone,
    The rating of the game depends on the person who plays it, You can either love it or hate it, And if you hate it it doesn't mean the game is bad, It just means it is not for you, I agree the game    First things first, This game is not like THPS or SKATE, This game is an actual simulator of skateboarding, Made for skaters BY skaters, It's simply a game that might just not be for everyone,
    The rating of the game depends on the person who plays it, You can either love it or hate it, And if you hate it it doesn't mean the game is bad, It just means it is not for you, I agree the game needs several updates and that it is not quite finished yet but it is still a pretty solid game.

    And It also doesn't deserve the hate that it's getting since devs already confirmed future updates to make the game even better.    … Expand
  22. NewbieMaster
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Although the game is missing some very important features, And lack of customization can be annoying as well, But the studio already confirmed more stuff is gonna release soon and they just needed funding to keep adding into the game which I am really looking forward to.
  23. xcaptfrostyx
    Aug 7, 2020
    4
    Not good but not bad. It should be closer to a $10, maybe a $20 game. Lots of glitches, getting stuck on invisible barriers. I guess it’s an ok game to hold you over until THPS or Skate comes out. The controls are good, which is the highlight of the game. There’s really not much else to say good about this game. I regret buying it.
  24. FairGamerRating
    Aug 5, 2020
    8
    [Warning] This is a long review that explains everything about SkaterXL

    First things first, I gotta put all the fanboys in their place, Y'all EA fanboy clowns really be looking pathetic review bombing this game while you waited for 10 years for EA to announce any news about Skate 4, But when an indie game comes out and tries to give people what they want yall review bomb it? Just sad    [Warning] This is a long review that explains everything about SkaterXL

    First things first, I gotta put all the fanboys in their place, Y'all EA fanboy clowns really be looking pathetic review bombing this game while you waited for 10 years for EA to announce any news about Skate 4, But when an indie game comes out and tries to give people what they want yall review bomb it? Just sad and pathetic.

    ABOUT THE GAME

    Now starting things off this game came out in July 28th, It's in version 1.0 It is very clear the game is not finished yet, Reason why it came out it's because making a skateboarding game is equally as hard as it is expensive, The studio needed the money in order to keep funding the game, So more updates are likely to come out soon.

    However the game is still lacking, There are some critical features i consider should've been added with the release, Such as challenges in Goofy stance, Or more game modes such as game of SKATE, Or lacks of customization and character models and textures, However I do think textures and character models should be improved I am not going to judge a game completely by it's graphics and neither should you.

    The game is still currently being made and some of the features they should add in order for this game to be worth 40 bucks are Multiplayer, Other game modes, More music and soundtracks, More community made maps, More official skateparks, More tricks, Grinds, Transition tricks, Improving Transition skating making it smoother and ramp/bowl skating, Fixing several glitches like unwanted ollies or clipping through the ground, More camera for different types of skating angles, reduce the floating ness (Major problem) And over all improving everything that's already input in the game

    However this is the most realistic skateboarding game ever made so far, No tricks are programmed into the game meaning no trick will ever be the same (Best feature in the game) and the controls make you feel like you have total control over your board, My score for this game is currently 7.5 but seeing all the fanboys bombing this game just because it's not EA SKATE made me decide to round it up to an 8, This game could be a 8.5 or even 9.5 if they manage to fix all or most glitches and add all features most people want

    Remember this game was made by SKATERS and for SKATERS, This game may not be for everyone since it doesn't have a story or main objective It is just a chill game to enjoy and kill time and, But for those who do like the game, They absolutely love it and have such an amazing community.

    Last thing, People want to compare this game so bad to EA skate such as complaining that it doesn't have a story or doesn't Have unrealistic tricks like in SKATE 3, SkaterXL and EA SKATE are not the same, SKATE is more of an arcady game which is fun to mess around with, SkaterXL is a realistic skateboarding simulator, No real objectives rather than skating around and film clips to share with people just like in real life, The game is pretty unique on it's own, This is why this game is mostly for skaters but I still think other people who just want a chill game can enjoy it as well...

    You should also know many of the negative are just EA SKATE fanboys who don't even own the game themselves and just bomb it, As I said game is still in progress and hopefully new updates come out soon.    … Expand
  25. Ffaf
    Aug 5, 2020
    2
    I bought it and was very disappointed. I like how the controls are real time but they still made it more difficult then it had to be. Also I found myself falling through things. One aspect I would have changed was the fact that every time you wipe you have to respawn in your original spot. That annoying
  26. Frankistein
    Aug 5, 2020
    7
    Good looking start of skate games, but there a lot fo things to change in future updates:

    - create your own skatepark - add maps (now its too poor) - there is no aim in this game or career (from the very begining till the professional skateboarder) - add music player to change tracks during gameplay - add life to maps (people,cars,animals etc) So, according that this game is    Good looking start of skate games, but there a lot fo things to change in future updates:

    - create your own skatepark
    - add maps (now its too poor)
    - there is no aim in this game or career (from the very begining till the professional skateboarder)
    - add music player to change tracks during gameplay
    - add life to maps (people,cars,animals etc)

    So, according that this game is start project you have to work more harder and listen to your players and it will be success.    … Expand
  27. Rezenzor
    Aug 5, 2020
    0
    Claims to be the most realistic Skateboarding game, but has moon physics. The graphics are last gen and it has framerate issues. Camera clips through everything and it feels like a tech demo perfectly suited for an early access reelase. Calling this V1, i don´t know, it feels like beta.

    On PC with mods it is a complete different game, and the modding community is awesome but on consoles    Claims to be the most realistic Skateboarding game, but has moon physics. The graphics are last gen and it has framerate issues. Camera clips through everything and it feels like a tech demo perfectly suited for an early access reelase. Calling this V1, i don´t know, it feels like beta.

    On PC with mods it is a complete different game, and the modding community is awesome but on consoles it feels like a scam for what if offers.
    A game should not relate on community stuff to be enjoyable and make money with it.
    All in all it feels super off.

    By the way, they didn´t invent the highly praised controll system, Session had this already in the early Prototypes. So it is more a rushed cheap rip off...

    20 Bucks would be a fair price for consoles.

    On PC it can be awesome due to passionate modders who fix the flaws the game has, but just on PC and not everyone is into modding and mods should not add to a value of the game to make profit with it.
    So much filmed gameplay with mods that don´t show the reality and developers supporting to **** on other skateboarding games is not good.
    Would not wonder if they abbandon the game like the skater mobile game.
    But who knows, maybe it gets better with upcoming updates and it becomes the game that it tries to be.
    Some people will enjoy it, i can´t.

    Another thing i noticed is how toxic the community can be, they bunch up to downvote youtube videos that give critic to the game or raiding session streams to trash talk.

    All in all super silly and childish behavior from some people.    … Expand
  28. PogueMahone21
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
    Had to create an account because this game is criminally underrated considering it's an indie game developed by a very small team. Sure there isn't a lot of content right now, but the core of this game is really good. The skating feel great and realistic, it looks good, and it gives me those warm fuzzies I used to get from Skate 3.

    I think the devs did a great job with the base game and    Had to create an account because this game is criminally underrated considering it's an indie game developed by a very small team. Sure there isn't a lot of content right now, but the core of this game is really good. The skating feel great and realistic, it looks good, and it gives me those warm fuzzies I used to get from Skate 3.

    I think the devs did a great job with the base game and I look forward to seeing what they can add in updates. I still find myself jumping in every night for half an hour or more just trying to find new lines. I'm really enjoying it!    … Expand
  29. Marverooney
    Aug 4, 2020
    4
    It feels like this was thrown together to fill the gap between the next skate game being made. Wish I'd bought it on hard copy as would of taken it back by now. Playing it feels like stubbing my toe repetitively on the corner of my coffee table. Would feel more like skating if I actually took my coffee table down to my local skatepark and sent it down the deep end of the concrete bowl.
  30. chagspmb
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
    El mejor juego de skate, las físicas y lo real que esta el juego es brutal, el único problema es que tiene muy pocos mapas, pero si meten los mods de pc en consola va a ser una bestialidad este juego y sin duda se llevaría un 10
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

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  1. Worth Playing
    Sep 14, 2020
    60
    Games generally work when the player is either presented with goals to reach or a world to explore, but Skater XL doesn't provide enough of either to be a fulfilling experience.
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  2. IGN Italia
    Sep 1, 2020
    60
    Easy Days Studios strove to achieve a great and realistic control system for Skater XL, and they nailed it. On the way to geting it, though, they forgot to build a proper and fun game around it.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Aug 22, 2020
    70
    We’re in love with the unique control system, but the longterm appeal of the launch version is questionable. If/when more features arrive to fill in the gaps, it’ll be an essential purchase. [Issue#179, p.74]
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