SkateBIRD

 Xbox One
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Metascore
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1.9

Overwhelming dislike- based on 10 Ratings

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  • Summary: Grind on bendy straws, kickflip over staplers, and carve killer lines through cardboard and sticky tape parks. Above all else, skate birds try their best!

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. ComicBook
    Sep 15, 2021
    80
    Skatebird is the kind of game that the world can never have enough of -- complex but accessible gameplay, unique gimmicks, and a clear sense of style. While there are a few kinks that need to be ironed out or settings that can be modified, they're largely outweighed by the unabashedly silly and enjoyable experience of playing the game. Skatebird is the perfect low-stakes, high-reward game to dive into right now, and hopefully other players will soon agree.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Sep 17, 2021
    78
    Through the fun story and throwback gameplay of arcade skateboarding, SkateBIRD delivers a refreshing game. Despite some frustrating moments with the movement and controlling of skating, enjoyment can still be found.
  3. Video Chums
    Sep 16, 2021
    70
    SkateBIRD is a silly little indie game that does quite an impressive job of adapting familiar skateboarding gameplay to a bird-sized world. Completing its missions and finding its collectibles may be rewarding but you'd wish there was much more to it than that.
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 20, 2021
    62
    SkateBird is just a regular skateboard game, make no mistake, but with a little twist. Its peculiarity, however, doesn't seem to add something very valuable to its gameplay, unfortunately.
  5. Generación Xbox
    Oct 28, 2021
    62
    Do you like adventures with absurd stories? SkateBIRD is your game.
  6. IGN
    Sep 16, 2021
    50
    Skatebird is a cute and original arcade skating game supported by great music, but the skating itself is crude by modern standards, the objectives are generally uninspired, and the camera is a regular hassle. It has a lot of charm, but overall it’s not really worth raven about.
  7. TheXboxHub
    Oct 8, 2021
    50
    SkateBIRD is a great gimmick. It is super fun to create a bird and the level design is definitely fresh. However, with its increasingly frustrating physics, repetitive challenges and bland graphics, it’s ultimately a poor copy of other better skateboarding games.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 6 out of 8
  1. bowdie
    Sep 20, 2021
    8
    I think if you go into this game expecting the polish and style of a AAA game, you're expecting too much. Skatebird is a simple premise, andI think if you go into this game expecting the polish and style of a AAA game, you're expecting too much. Skatebird is a simple premise, and once you get used to the physics and control mech is fun to play. It's not trying to be anything more than fun to play.… Expand
  2. OKdrummer87
    Sep 23, 2021
    5
    The levels and atmosphere are original and interesting but the controls are bad. It is fun for 30 min - 1 hour but after that the controlsThe levels and atmosphere are original and interesting but the controls are bad. It is fun for 30 min - 1 hour but after that the controls really hinder the experience… Expand
  4. JoshC123
    Nov 1, 2021
    3
    Not awful, but definately not a good game. I loved the humour and 'randomness' of the game and thought id get on well with it, but was sorelyNot awful, but definately not a good game. I loved the humour and 'randomness' of the game and thought id get on well with it, but was sorely mistaken. It felt more like a (very) early access game and definately not ready for a full release. The tutorial is awful, the controls are bad, physics are bad, but most frustratingly, i was constantly clipping my character (or/and the camera) into the scenery. It was barely 5 minutes before this clipping became unbearable. It all felt like a 'My First Unity Project'.… Expand
  5. username420
    Sep 17, 2021
    1
    Shockingly bad game, I'm unsure how it even released in this state.

    - Unsatisfying, very glitchy, floaty, top-heavy physics and gameplay -    Shockingly bad game, I'm unsure how it even released in this state.

    - Unsatisfying, very glitchy, floaty, top-heavy physics and gameplay
    - Very limited trick selection
    - Camera that flicks around maniacally and can't keep up
    - Headache inducing blur effects
    - Washed out colors, very simple and repetitive visuals that reuse assets a lot
    - Uninteresting level design that doesn't flow
    - Boring "collect x things" type missions

    The bird character creator is amusing, and if you can stomach the meme humor then that might appeal to you, but otherwise this is just bad. I respect the plight of making an indie game and I love the idea of this game on paper but Skatebird didn't come together at all    … Expand
  6. Diegames
    Mar 20, 2022
    0
    Jogo simplesmente horroroso. Não entrega nada de nível técnico e diversão. Só para encher catálogo do GamePass.
  7. BigDad02
    Mar 20, 2022
    0
    Padrão GamePass. Não é divertido, não traz nenhuma inovação e ainda por cima é feio demais.
  8. rangeman
    Sep 24, 2021
    0
    Probably the worst game I ever played on GamePass. Literally embarassing. Luckily I didn't have to pay for this garbage. Don't waste your timeProbably the worst game I ever played on GamePass. Literally embarassing. Luckily I didn't have to pay for this garbage. Don't waste your time and money… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#37 Best Xbox One Game of 2021
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#16 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2021