Skater XL Review

Reviewed by Luke Reilly on Xbox One X. Also available on PlayStation 4 and PC.
"Skater XL is being poised as a platform but on console it still feels a bit too much like a prototype. Regular glimpses of promise appear when I operate within its limits and focus on managing its complex controls and earnest, realistic skateboarding, but ultimately it seems more like a skateboarding video tool than a fleshed-out game. It's faithfully dedicated to skating's Californian roots and - like real skating - it looks pretty slick when you edit out the misses, but without the PC's huge mod environment, I'd anticipate only serious skateboarders will stay on board here."

[@toadface2021]

"squeezing your controller like it owes you money" is a great quote

[@cbworld2502]

Can they just bring back Skate 3 on PS4? 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@cheezypoofs4523]

Bro fr

[@ViIsBi]

It's on xbox gamepass ;)

[@bananawithaname9711]

@@ViIsBi You mocking him? Lol

[@avilaangel021798]

Thank you

[@avilaangel021798]

Anyone know what’s the closest thing to skate 3 on ps4?

[@seths.4531]

"learning a trick and executing it perfectly" Lands in a power slide almost every trick

[@crazybiscut]

It's call sketched

[@deanta14]

crazybiscut no its called trash

[@knogface]

That's actually kinda hard to do haha.

[@lookforthegood1]

@@knogface its hard in real life, in the game its easy

[@knogface]

@@lookforthegood1 still abit of a challenge for me, haha still getting used to the controls

[@kenmasters2231]

Skateboarding in real life was one of the best things i've ever done.

[@cjg5105]

Facts!

[@mitchell314]

I stopped after i broke my wrists 😂

[@soulkingj8295]

Mitchell me too😂

[@ViceRoze]

Was???? Bro keep doing it dont stop

[@mitchell314]

@@ViceRoze Bro i was 11 back then.

[@TwinkleNZ]

"Skater XL is 5/10" Me, who has a couple hundred hours in the early access build: Yep, seems fair

[@thattonnatoguywithafez8246]

He specificaly says this for the Console version, and says that it is better on PC thanks to things like modding, so, i don't know what your perspective is, especelly since you do seem to enjoy it, but it seems justified rating for the console version at least.

[@K__a__M__I]

@@thattonnatoguywithafez8246 He is literally saying what he says. The verdict seems fair. Modding or no modding doesn't change the state of the game on any platform.

[@thattonnatoguywithafez8246]

@@K__a__M__I 'says that it is better on PC thanks to things like modding' Maybe i wasn't so specific, prob should have said, this is mainly for the console version, while he mentions that PC has few things that help it stand out a bit more such as modding... and mostly that...

[@Professionalyoutubeviewer]

That Tonnato guy with a FEZ he’s not being sarcastic I don’t think

[@LUKAS.MoPuppetz]

and the game is still in development

[@awidanland11]

As a person who is loving the game on console, this review is completely fair

[@isimioyekunlemarktaiwo3643]

Oh my goodness..a reasonable person the internet? That's a first

[@JonCom3dy]

It is.

[@PizzaForkCooking]

I'm playing on PC and feeling the game is a little light on content. I couldn't justify spending $40 for the Xbox version.

[@Jebuscrhistallmighty]

Thomm Foolery hopefully with the future updates it lives up to what it was planning

[@brettwiley2199]

@@Jebuscrhistallmighty I bet we see some sort of stat menu within the month.

[@SoraMotto]

Kinda hate that EA literally waited until THPS came back and this game was coming out to announce Skate. Would've been cool to have something fill the vacuum but now it feels like they're just chasing trends

[@BarebackMonster]

Its gonna lead to a burn out for fans just like with Guitar Hero vs Rock band. I really hope it dosent come to that and all games can be successful and fun to play. The last thing I want is another 10 year gap cause EA and Activision wanna hop on trends I completely agree with you

[@itchycaca]

The new EA Skate game is a year away at the least, will have plenty time with the THPS 1+2 remake before then.

[@BrownBear636]

*chasing dollars

[@schlaudieskateco]

Thats exactly what happened. EA noticed the hype of XL and Session and decided to show up and try to snag some of the skategame fans they have been ignoring for so many years

[@kamalaharry9514]

It's on hold because of Rona now lol.

[@InternetSenation]

Friend: So how's life..? Me: 5:07

[@White_st]

Facts

[@White_st]

Bickley Jonas it’s a joke, go make friends got 10 million people on this earth lol

[@jamesvancam]

@@White_st I thought there was like almost 8 billion* people?..

[@JonCom3dy]

PAHAHAA THE LAUGH I JUST HAD

[@elyonkunda6772]

Jonathan M. King it was that funny?

[@gamany07]

Them streets are so empty, I guess those NPC are still in confinement... 😕

[@_BRUVAMAN_]

Yeah lol

[@KyleS.1987]

Since there's no story, I made up my own: An apocalypse happened. Everyone is dead except me. Time to skate!

[@Confield]

its a skateboarding game not a car and pedestrian avoiding game

[@Rohgamu]

@@KyleS.1987 or maybe this game takes place in 2021...

[@tymmezinni]

@@Confield Isn't that what a lot of actual boarding includes though? Most that are looking at this will probably have some history with skate. or THPS series and I'm guessing were hoping for a bit more of those elements added to the mix.

[@Narque]

I dont even skate but for some reason love skate games. this game was hard at first took me around 5hrs of play time to master the controls and now I love it. got over 100+ hours on it now.

[@MMALifestyle1972]

Same here

[@astrofive620]

Too shred is the objective, truly for skaters.

[@wrisst1712]

Me that’s the best part, I don’t wanna be bothered with cutscenes and objectives, I just wanna explore and skate. on the old skate games I played the campaigns sure, but after the initial playthrough I never played the story again but still play the games to this day just to skate around

[@raffrouser9074]

Sometimes they just read other ppl reviews

[@Supernaut413]

Noone asked.

[@JC-kt9yg]

its like a medium learning curve but once you get the tricks down the game is a lot of fun. If you were the type of person to just roam around skating everything in skate 1-3 then this is the game for you

[@DavidGeePCDJ]

💯

[@MeracioPlayz]

Thank you! 🙏

[@hoodboylem83]

Naw Skate was 100 times better.

[@hoodboylem83]

This game get boring real fast. Nothing to do. A waste of money. 3/10

[@TritonGamezYT]

@@hoodboylem83 who asked?

[@FreePalestineFromGenocideNOW]

Luke is an amazing reviewer. All his reviews seem the most genuine of anyone at IGN.

[@CoupleDrinks]

That's not saying much. Half of the reviewers at IGN are absolute clowns.

[@UnderwaterPearl163]

Yes

[@TheLazarusOperation]

@@CoupleDrinks Exactly. At least he gives what a review by an individual should be. Their expierience

[@No-dl6im]

Yeah he's a great reviewer

[@amandawisby1569]

Most genuine at ign isn’t saying much

[@birdman4birdlegs]

I've put over 90 hours into the game. It's honestly the most accurate representation of a sport I've played in a game and I skate. I get why this game is a 5 and I like Luke Reilly. But this is one of those games that has been praised by skaters for a reason . If it's not for you, get THPS or Skate 4, but this was described as flawed far more than it was niche, and I think there's going to be confusion between those two things

[@_BRUVAMAN_]

Yeah. I'm a real skater and I love this game to bits. I can play the same map for ages. I just need stats mod for console and more maps. And I will be happy

[@dstr3ss]

And the maps are super fun to skate around, this is a great Simulator. It brings the feeling of Landing a trick IRL

[@dublblind]

Have you tried Session yet? I feel like it's more polished in a number of ways than SXL (but still far from complete), and had a better feel in general. Looking forward to the progression of both games.

[@alleyhartley7916]

it may be accurate but does that warrant a lack of content?

[@joaovitorbrito606]

Ben Greer the only thing session did better in my opinion its the gravity settings, but the skate physics and responsiveness really need a work on

[@Jazzybreaks]

Playing it on the PS4 and its a ton of fun even with the emptiness and bugs, the controls and board physics are a game changer. I also have the same cons as the ones in the review, the bails/falls and overall character body physics can be improved, the lack of any other life/movement on the maps, multiplayer and over smoothness and polish of the game. Hopefully the devs will address mentioned issues with updates and patches, they seem to listen and respond to the community well, so i hope they patch the game to be smooth and complete in the near future.

[@BounciestBen]

Is it worth the $40? I’m just leaning more on buying cuphead haha

[@Jazzybreaks]

@@BounciestBen honest answer would be no, I was gonna get ghost of tushima but instead got skater xl, witcher 3 and another game on sale. I would say wait for a sale or for a few updates to hit the game 1st.

[@dishkaa93fcb10]

@@Jazzybreaks You should have go for GoT, but Witcher 3 is great too (on pc with mods)

[@Rachel-96]

@@BounciestBen If you want to scratch the itch for another skating simulator I'd yes buy it though if you're looking for a another skate 3 I'd give this game a pass

[@flu5h476]

How does it hold up today? I was thinking about buying the new THPS

[@eliprenten7066]

At moments the dude sounds like he's doing the voiceover while taking a dump

[@dwick3007]

Completely agree with this review . Wish there was a story or something to it just to make it a bit more interesting. But I love being able to have your own style in the game like catching the board with either foot and stuff . Great review

[@mrcupcake5309]

1:34 the way you described handling the controller was great

[@slideguitarclem]

For all skaters like me : buy it this game is insane, specially on pc with the mods

[@claytonzanetassie]

I’d trade skate’s story for skater xl’s gameplay any day

[@joejoe2658]

and for skaters not like you too. XL has no real competition imo. string puppet physics, not baked in animations.

[@TheHispanicmaid]

When it’s on sale for like $15 it’s not worth $40.

[@thunderwood]

I’m loving this game. It’s the simulation aspects that make it so fun for me and the recreations of famous skate spots.

[@ShatteredRebel]

I have to admit. IGN is definitely stepping their game up when it comes to reviews. Feels like he truly did take the time to really play the game and give it a chance before slapping a score on it.

[@leetorry]

That or this game is lucky to have Luke Reilly to review the game who is pretty much the most popular reviewer in IGN here.

[@slayer4205]

Not really. He didn’t talk about music at all for example. I still don’t know if there is music in this game lol

[@25xluke]

i dont feel like he did. alot of the issues he had litterally are just practice with the controls

[@thecosmonaut9322]

Slayer 420 there is, but there’s not many songs so you’ll hear them all about 4 times in an hour or playing. I just load up a Spotify playlist now instead. Disappointed a bit

[@lalo-kt4te]

I don't like how the camera doesn't move when you hit a ramp,bye bye I win you lose.

[@omnomnom3187]

Delete the whole game

[@DreamDemonify]

That’s it Master Chief, I’m going back to Knack

[@4Brazy]

DreamDemonify better be knack 2

[@smokimusdankimus5353]

That's actually a better argument than most of the people defending the game could say.

[@smokimusdankimus5353]

@MeThe game looks worse than Skate 3.

[@Starcruizer43]

It's challenging & that's what I love about it, I'm just waiting for multiplayer to free skate with others

[@MDLuffyCAL]

Great review. Really helpful for the current state of the game. Well edited too. 👍

[@Ceejay-gl9ld]

Luke always giving those great reviews.👍

[@dabatman7054]

5:07 ANDY'S COMING!!!

[@kentraviousanimations4446]

Characters looks like it was made in dreams 💀💀💀

[@afterlifexzero1724]

u aint gotta do the developers like that 💀💀

[@chemtrail2269]

So exactly like Skate

[@ryantaylor3917]

Now that's not fair on dreams

[@HairyAngus]

the female female standard skater looks about right

[@lucarobinson701]

Kentravious 06 Games a team of 3 guys made the game. Give them som slack

[@borf1042]

Quick tip: going to change character takes awhile but if you go to grant park in the community maps it only takes 2 seconds

[@keltongillanders5736]

im so glad you covered pc AND console separately in a sense at the start because i was about to buy this and im a console player

[@jcarter7456]

might as well learn how to really skate lol

[@explosiveegg3920]

Your shins would prefer you just play the game.

[@tangytomcat7167]

EXPLOSIVEEGG those shuvits 😭

[@BigErnMcCracken777]

TangyTomcat716 on shuv it’s gotta get your back leg out the way on the scoop, keep front foot right under front bolts, shins are safe roll away🍻

[@IncoRabbit]

Z M Left stick, left foot. Right stick, right foot. Took me like 5 minutes.

[@explosiveegg3920]

@Z M Personally a game that take hours to master is my kind of game. I like being able to feel myself progress. It's a huge bummer that this game doesn't have multiplayer though. I'd love to be able to play a round of skate with a homie.

[@YungSpydaMonk]

For anyone who actually skateboards this a dream come true. I love the game

[@BeaseyJ]

the game is cool but its boring. Theres nothing to do besides just learn tricks. As someone who skated a lot growing up a Main catch of skateboarding is Community the liveliness of it all doing tricks with your friends or competing against them. This game doesn't even give you NPCs to work with. Its quiet and feels lonely quick I give it a 4/10 that 4 is mainly because the control scheme is really interesting.

[@YungSpydaMonk]

@@BeaseyJ its different but I learned the controls and the game clicked its all subjective really all I know is I just appreciate the game exists and I will support it 💯 percent. Its all subjective really.

[@BeaseyJ]

@@YungSpydaMonk the controls click they aren't perfect but they work well. I just feel like this is missing a lot of what should be in the game. I get the game devs had a vision and they probably excelled at delivering what they wanted but for me it's lacking.

[@MansaX]

I wasn't feeling it at first but after spending more time with it I've come to play it for hours on end and that hasn't happened in years. The joy I get from hitting simple spots is very satisfying. Something that I could easily get on skate 1-3 like inward heel to overcook takes time and patience on this. I'd just like more customization like beards

[@mrhek]

That phantom Ollie or nollie is the most annoying thing about the game. Been like that since early access.

[@unmaskedcrusader4521]

Yeah that pisses me off

[@matthewhander2315]

Bro I thought it was just me !!!!! Lol 😂

[@Z33sam]

This game was aimed at people that skateboard, and I feel like a reviewer that skates is necessary here. I think this game deserves at least an 8/10, it achieves everything it set out to have.

[@alejandroibarra8873]

lalo38th how

[@PizzaForkCooking]

No story mode or multiplayer, very few maps, glitches galore, graphics that look worse than Skate 3 and with a $40 price tag. I can't see how 8/10 could be justified.

[@lilguava70]

"Genuinely feels more like a tech demo than a complete game" This has been my exact experience. Very cool concept, executed beautifully, but this aint a game nor is it worth the money.

[@avatarnang5803]

Too true, kinda wish I knew it before getting it last night lol, oh well.

[@unmaskedcrusader4521]

It’s worth the money I sank like 100 hours before 1.0 was released but console is lacking substance without mods and maps.

[@unmaskedcrusader4521]

tom the gamer the game is epic just needs more content for console and some kind of story mode plus online but I’m sure they will update it. It’s the only game I play these days.

[@unmaskedcrusader4521]

Avatar Nang you guys haven’t even tried learning the controls yet! it will take you 20 plus hours to master the new controls so don’t knock it before you’ve even really tried it. Learn to skate at hudland, Spend lots of hours mastering the controls. Once you get the controls of the board and realise you have total control of both feet it’s endless amounts of fun. Better if you used to or know how to skate. I spent over 100 hours just with a few maps and no game before 1.0 the game is epic just need more content and a few more updates. But it will get there :) happy skating my people peace ✌️

[@DopamineOverload]

Nothing can touch the original EA Skate, Skate 2, and Skate 3. The “flick-it” physics... they just nailed it. THPS became cartoony and ridiculous after the first 3 games. Nothing can touch Skate 2 and 3. Wish they’d bring it over to the new consoles or VR.

[@felipe8511]

the flick it controls uses no physics, its pre animated and input based skater XL controls are 100 time more accurate and the board has its own physics

[@MasterKit007]

I actually enjoyed this review. Well done.

[@ConErgh]

Love the game so far but hard to deny it being way overpriced, in its current state at least. 5/10 sounds about right

[@alleyhartley7916]

way overpriced, 5 to 15 pound game.

[@ConErgh]

Agree. Did most of the achievements in a single sitting. They were more fun than the actual ingame "challenges". Gameplay-wise going for a nice line and then recording with the camera tools is still fun, but thats all the game has. 🤔

[@Kev27RS]

@@ConErgh Yup, gameplay-wise there's nothing like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2! 👌

[@TheGebs24]

I think the devs need to act fast to update XL otherwise players (like myself who are crap at this) will drift. I totally agree with this review

[@pastpresentfuturesound5245]

Get your skills up

[@TheGebs24]

PASTPRESENT FUTURESOUND I’ll try 🤘

[@emjibe]

Brilliant review. Cheers mate

[@jamesbedford7277]

I’ve just started it and I’m loving it. Can see why it got a 5 though. It will get better with time, as with all games. Just managed to learn Laser Flips it was super satisfying when I finally landed it. Also I’ve not skated in about 8 years but this game has really made me want to start again.

[@alextur0575]

I feel like for people who skate irl and/or love skateboarding this game could probably be a 8/10. Also if you take you’re time and master the controls, you will have way more fun

[@omari6108]

Well, that also depends on why you’re even playing. The THPS games were great for its arcade style progression, maps, soundtrack, and the amount of fun you can have playing with a buddy. Same can be said about the Guitar Hero games; they’re just games. With that said, I haven’t played this, but it looks like crap, 2/10

[@alextur0575]

Omari Thompson lol, if you buy the game play more then 10 hours and maybe even master the controls, youll probably go 6/10 or over

[@RC_Rooster]

This game should only be getting reviewed by people who took the time to get past the learning curve in the controls. These people leaving reviews who haven't even learned the controls yet look dumb as hell

[@ItsRetrogaming]

We need more control options like session we also need a quick fix patch for the laggy character menu and yea the game needs more content

[@budscaglini]

Give it time young lad, they have big things coming with this game.

[@Clutch4IceCream]

I have over 150 hours in this game, it has content. 100000s of lines to complete.

[@sapendoyen5866]

Josh Carter not really content but ok

[@Clutch4IceCream]

@@sapendoyen5866 It is content, This game targeted a specific audience and people went into it expecting a skate 3 successor. The point is to find a spot and skate it, learn it. Get cool lines. There is endless amount of time that can be spent playing this game if you go at it like you would any other real life skate activity

[@tubbykids00]

Now this is a reviewer I can agree with the score, loved the review! really exposes the issues and areas that needs to be addressed.

[@thattonnatoguywithafez8246]

This reviewer is one of best and not just for IGN, some people may dissagree when he rates things tad lower than some fanboy or defender may like, but he does ussualy back up his reasons. He has fewer reviews though, only ones that come to my mind are ussualy racing games like NFS.

[@gutterfingers]

I mean I’ve been skating for over a decade and it seems like this makes lot of sense to me, gonna grab it later today so I guess I’ll see

[@1fashionsouls]

its trash bro

[@Skurpy_]

IKnow ImEvil bro

[@thetreoman]

How did you like it

[@billwake4695]

Until now Skate 3 was my favorite skate game. After watching this, Skate 3 remains my favorite skating game and I wish my ps3 was still working

[@tracphonevirtualmagazine]

I'm over skate 3. It's time for Session and Skaterxl.

[@grayzo16]

Same, Skate 3 is my favorite skate game I miss playing it on xbox

[@gstylez0107]

@@tracphonevirtualmagazine Skate 3 is infinitely better than those two games combined for free...

[@billwake4695]

Wow, the toxicity some people carry...

[@billwake4695]

@@2sleepy288 Yeah yeah, everything is a joke to you zoomers. Even human life.. .

[@MrSiloterio]

agree with this review. the controls are indeed innovative but the entire package seems more of a tech demo than a complete game. There are no actual game modes to be seen except for move tutorials, and there's even no exit game option on the PC.

[@Motherload3000]

Can we really even call the controls innovative? It’s just a slightly tweaked, worse version of skate.

[@Maxshark999]

the exit button is esc. idk why they opted for that rather than having a button in the pause menu like 99% of games do.

[@MrSiloterio]

@@Motherload3000 I guess it depends on who appraises the game. For me it is new since I've never played Skate.

[@MrSiloterio]

@@Maxshark999 yeah kinda weird for a game that does not have the "early access" label attached to it.

[@Maxshark999]

@@MrSiloterio honestly the game officially launched but it still just feels like an ea game since there's no story, there's nothing to do but the braindead easy challenges that are effectively tutorials and do all the achievements. The average player would bow out if they stuck with it to do all the challenges.

[@NoFutureInThis]

I haven't played this game yet but this review seems really fair and I enjoyed the tongue-in-cheek humor.

[@laubowiebass]

Thx for the review !

[@lukeborg7321]

Just give us skate 4.

[@GodSkul]

They are making it.

[@1kbmahan]

Wrong company to mention it to

[@elyonkunda6772]

You think they can just easily hand over Skate?

[@1kbmahan]

The Wary Truth what?

[@bluecheesewithwings2105]

That was trashy of EA to "reveal" Skate 4 while we're waiting for the Tony Hawk remasters

[@Modagent100]

Speak for yourself the skate community has been waiting for a skate 4 long before remasters have become the norm.

[@Keenomutt]

It sure was, but rather because it was like a last ditch attempt to get back into the skating trend. I assure you they started development RIGHT after announcing theyre back

[@markf5314]

Diecut skateboarding being in the olympics next year probably helps as well as skateboarding a popularity is only going to go up

[@lsrpjune3500]

Gilbo hold on that holds no merit, remaster has nothing to do with it. They saw the success of skate XL and session and saw tony hawk is making a comeback and decided it’s be a great time to jump back in it now that it’s clearly making money again. Relax and quit fan being a fan boy. I love skate but they did this only cause tony hawk was releasing something and because of the sales of this game and session. Pure greed. Being said I love skate games though and will still buy it but yeah. Greedy sleazy company for surez

[@Modagent100]

@@lsrpjune3500 I know for a fact that your right they ran the numbers but that doesn't change the fact that skate fans basically accepted that it was never happening after 10 years, myself included. So it's really a shock at this point it's still happening for me at least.

[@assassinandy038]

Thank you for doing this reveal, now I made up my mind in buying Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2

[@Classymarc]

This game really hits you with the reality of how hard it is to pull of these tricks IRL, and that is what makes it fun. I just really need some story content to keep me going, or online multiplayer to enjoy with friends.

[@TheDaquain]

Just waiting on the Tony hawk remasters

[@Nightshade1881]

Well yeah those games are made for everyone, this game is made for people have actually learned how to skate in real life

[@kingkev6407]

Facts my guy

[@JonCom3dy]

I’ve always wanted to skate in real life but don’t want to get hurt so this and skate back in the day were right up my Ollie

[@occiferfigpucker4840]

@@Nightshade1881 Lmfao it's a game man. Pro Skater Remakes are gonna annihilate this.

[@mitchh5596]

@@Nightshade1881 lmao Tony Hawk is going to KILL this game, this is trash.

[@wolfgangburgess6135]

It’s literally a game made by skaters for skaters. It’s not for the masses like Tony Hawk or Skate. Both those games are great in their own right. If you like skating keep playing it, it will get more fun the more time you put in it. Skate was “hard” at first because it was different then Tony Hawk so keep that in mind..

[@carlosemmanuelarandaochoa1738]

Or at least for people that apreciate skating, I don't even skate but I've enjoyed the game for the past 6 months, I think the main issue is the expensive price tag and the lack of content in the console release

[@gabrielfluorite]

This new version of Skater XL feels more like an UPDATE than a full game RELEASE. Although I like the new maps, clothes and challenges, this doesn't justify the price increase at all. I enjoy the game a lot, have been playing it for almost a year now, made and still make some maps for the community, but we have to agree that SXL is far from being considered a complete game.

[@Allistayrian]

One of the best reviewers on IGN.

[@BeaseyJ]

This review is WAY better than I expected. I bought this game last night(PC) and played for about an hour the controls were great they weren't perfect but that's expected when a new control scheme is made. Besides the controls not being perfect this game really has poor bail physics (mentioned in video) and no real life to it. There's nothing to do besides tricks over and over and over again, Which I get as a skater its all practice and going out and doing it over and over again until you get the trick down. However IRL you have a community or friends to do tricks with, to compete, or just show of too this game lacks that. It doesn't have NPCs or even multiplayer for you to enjoy skating with others. No real missions or quests, Nothing besides the trick things that feel like extended tutorials. I would definitely buy this game again if It went through a No Mans Sky type of overhaul I don't hate the game but its void of what makes skateboarding so amazing in my eyes and that is a living community. IGN gave this a 5/10 I personally would give this a 4/10. Love the concept but am not happy with the outcome. I hope people see this video before purchasing because It can really open your eyes on what the game is an expensive demo.

[@alexbarker2900]

couldn't agree more

[@jonihasa969]

I really liked this reviewer! Also agree with him and the score is imo on point. I never really liked the insane pop height this game seems to have - and the physics overall seem too impactless and floaty. Been playing Session, and it's pretty rough around the edges too - but the core gameplay feels much more solid I think. I don't know why Skater XL rushed for console retail launch with the game at that state...

[@XavierPWNED]

Session is worse. I have hundreds of hours in both. You can't compare session because it's just not up to par.

[@XavierPWNED]

And skater xl at that state? As if its bad right now? There are hardly any bugs that youll run into constantly. You should play it before saying much of anything. Closest youll get to real skating. Been skating 14 years and skater xl is hands down THE skate game.

[@Megaman231122]

@@XavierPWNED The console version has literally no content

[@wiezl1]

Session is still alpha, sxl is the final game... session feels way more real in my opinion. And jeah it hast its flaws, but they get ironed out over time. What sxl delivers with v1 is a shame. I had great hopes for it. And i skate over 18 years and have to disagree that sxl is the skateboarding game. But jeah, my opinion. I used to make maps for sxl in the early days when i had still hopes for the game.

[@jonihasa969]

@@XavierPWNED I mean looking at this video to me the game really doesn't look like it should be a 1.0 final/ready release. I didn't say the game is bad - but I prefer Session. If you like Skater XL and enjoy it that is great - genuinely wasn't my intention to bash on the game or anything. Session is still in it's early stages and I do think their development is annoyingly slow but I have hopes. But if Session dies there's still Skate 4 happening so that's probably something we can all look really forward to 🙂

[@OswaldBatesIIIEsq]

I'm still waiting for a possible "Skate 4". This game does seem cool though.

[@GapedCeiling]

You can also abuse the push mechanic by spamming left foot and right foot often times allowing you to push more in a shorter space than designed

[@thatalleycat]

If it had online mp I'd get it, as is I'm waiting for sale

[@infiniteyeet9235]

I think there’s an mp mod on pc

[@elijahownsall]

Weirdly cohesive review. A welcome suprise!! Been playing Session and while this has my interest I think I'll stick with the former and keep failing up :) if this game goes to 30 bucks I'll cop it Edit- to be clear, ign reviewers are generally very quick and gloss over alot, so I appreciate this reviewer who seemed to actually know a thing or two about skating and importantly, gaming Edit- also I'm drunk and i can edit forever which is dangerous so I'll stop I think Edit- I'm fuckin hungry but the only chips I got are spicy and I cant take no more, but I might gotta :(

[@pneumonoultramicroscopicsi4065]

Lol wtf

[@SolaireGamingPT]

Funniest comment I've read in a while :)

[@XavierPWNED]

Session is trash in comparison. I play both. Skater xl is the BETTER game. Its executed better, more fleshed, more polish, more intuitive. Its just better. Switch over and you wont be disappointed. I go back to session and realize that its a whole lot of too early to play.

[@DeafSavage]

I love the edits, honestly.

[@_BRUVAMAN_]

OK

[@tru_spartan_117]

Since I have put 300 hours into Skate 3 and just skate around making replays of my tricks this sounds right up my alley.

[@RyanBounedara]

I will watch any review that Luke narrates.

[@jackieestecado6209]

Shoutout to Luke Reilly, that was a detailed and comprehensive review

[@alexanderhoy2477]

I have been skating for 6 years and I’ve put about 120 hours into skater xxl, this game is so extremely satisfying to real skaters it glosses over all the bugs and stuff, also the whole replay editor is a very important feature that he completely glossed over, I have over 150 replay files on my computer and making edits of tricks I would do on spots I’ll never actually get to go to like Wallenberg is super fun if you actually skate.

[@alexanderhoy2477]

zed365 lol I just meant for someone who actually skates it’s the best we’ve got and the physics and feeling of skating (with mods admittedly) are really spot on

[@ssproductions5431]

This was honestly the most fair review I've ever seen from IGN. Even after I have bought the game and honestly love it, everything said in this video is valid and on point.

[@smellojello8214]

Was waiting for this

[@twin2TV]

That around the world trophy though...

[@KaZZpah]

Absolutely ridiculous... 🤦🏻‍♂️😒

[@noahcody5986]

You nailed how I feel about the game. I need to get back in there and not give up. But godamn these controls are hard.

[@shortcut101]

This game is so accurate Even NPC is in Quarantine

[@FlakoFlakoFlako]

If their intention was a life-like skateboarding game, they nailed it. Especially when, just like in real life, you bail and respawn at a preset spot instead of where you actually were; or how I can't get off my board once I start skating. It's so real ! Jokes aside, this is the most accurate review I've seen. Honestly, I think I should've saved my money for THPS.

[@anthonyvaldez3626]

If this game was 100% free, then it would be fun to play while you’re waiting those 5 minutes for your spouse to get ready so you two can go out. That’s the only way I could see this game being worth it, 5 minutes of play.

[@Swordknight22gaming]

That characters model looks like an Indie adult visual-novel games

[@fuadrahman2783]

This pretty much is an indie game made by 7 people

[@AnberlinRoxxforeal]

I love this dudes humor and accent 😌

[@AGC4]

Fairest review ign has ever done

[@Astrovite]

I love the game, it's a lot of fun. Only thing that bums me out a little is the lack of life. I just want the option of random NPCs and moving cars. Also Multiplayer S.K.A.T.E.

[@leep8308]

Developers must of been fuming when the Tony Hawk's Remaster was announced lol

[@JordanGarland]

the fact this game is even on this stage is amazing, real skateboarders making games about skateboarding is a win, and we should support it no matter some small flaws

[@petraistla3524]

At the Moment, skater xl is installing at my xbox one. I cant wait to Test it

[@murzerx918]

This is the type of game I will wait to buy used so I can return it in 7 days and get my money back. Which is very disappointing because I was so excited and wanted to buy it day of release. But this is an unfinished game and I will not spend $40 on an incomplete game.

[@martingonzales6429]

Its worth 40 bucks. The game is fun its a solid 7/10 in my opinion!

[@marc7039]

@@2sleepy288 You're a moron. The reviewer was fair.

[@murzerx918]

2SLEEPY ive been following this game for a while and seen many videos on it, i believe this is a very fair representation. Im sure its still fun, but lets see how long that fun lasts.

[@2sleepy288]

@@murzerx918 I've been playing it for over 50 hours so you definitely get your money's worth.

[@murzerx918]

@@2sleepy288 Well I will definitely take that into consideration. Im sure I'm going to get it eventually, maybe even sooner than later.

[@eresunpopo6594]

real skaters know this game is fun af

[@TwinkleNZ]

I don't even skate (not anymore anyway) and this is great

[@Itsbobbbby]

Barely mentioned the replay editor which is really sick

[@seats151]

I'll just wait until the king returns on September 4th

[@Brandon2940]

Can't forget that this is also the first version of game, I think it's only 1.0. So we will see updates for it

[@SilentS0lid]

Seeing this comment makes me realize that 1.0 doesn't mean anything anymore. This game still feels like a game in early access.

[@MIbra96]

@@SilentS0lid Yeah more like 0.1

[@-iZLA-]

failing, trying, practice to get better. dark souls of skating?

[@crazybiscut]

It's real life skating

[@DoggyP00]

Maybe dark souls is the skating of video games o.O

[@highlyactivecannabis3344]

Great review and honest

[@drabbster]

Thanks for the great review! I guess this would have scored a 7/10 in a PC review ;) I'm loving the game and have more than 350 hours on it (early adopter), but all on PC. Without the mods I guess I'd have been bored after a while, too, even though the game has come a looooong way and the maps in v1.0 make it a huge step up from the early access release. If you have a PC and love skateboarding, don't think twice - just buy it and enjoy the great community where almost on a daily basis new mods and maps are being released or updated. Also the community has created fake skate brands and teams that you can skate for and upload your video edits with together. I guess I would still buy it on console if I didn't have a PC to play on but it is a huge downgrade from the PC version. Still - this is as close as you can come to real skateboarding in a video game and therefore you just gotta love it!

[@TopG35c]

Skate 3 is still the best skating game

[@pigpig11000]

Yea serious skateboards are going to love this. There is a slight learning curve but if you know how to do tricks in real life then the tricks will come naturally. Beside the glitches and unwanted Ollies this is the skate game I've been dying for.

[@vcf619]

This reviewer I like!

[@CK_Fitness]

Pro skater 1 & 2 is fun and takes me back, feels like the original games.

[@Zak-47]

seems like nothing has changed in the last year? are they actually working on improving the game or have they mostly been focusing on console release? feels early access.

[@randomkilo]

I was so hyped to get this game but I might not get it :/

[@sarcasticdragon8673]

It’s a waiting process rather then a buy now thing

[@NipseyEternal99]

I'm working on tricks and editing scene's for KZbin uploads later on

[@DrRexie]

This guy is the only one at ign now the retry guys left that I actually respect

[@sterlingkart9562]

Luke Reilly always on point with technicality. But i like how technical this game is. Like skating in real life, git gud. Then one day you'll land it. Im down with this. For $15

[@venomcvlt7469]

I think when mods are available for console it will really start to beef up a lot. Still absolutely addicted so far

[@nevermindgaming6848]

Not happeing sony and Microsoft Microsoft wont allow IT

[@oliverislost]

@@nevermindgaming6848 they allowed mods for fallout so it's possible

[@GasCanZa]

Can't agree more with your review

[@Thedudeisadude]

Completely agree with this review!