Hover Skate VR
- March 17, 2017
- Hyper Light Studios
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Hover Skate VR is a physics-based hoverboard simulator for VR, allowing players to perform over 250 flip and grind tricks in up to 4-player multiplayer mode. Explore 4 skate locations, complete challenges, and unlock new boards and shoes in the skate shop. The game includes a training mode, skill rankings, and replay/GIF capture features."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game shows lots of promise and has innovative mechanics that could appeal to skaters.
- Challenging gameplay that rewards skill and practice, making it satisfying to land difficult tricks.
- The graphics and UI are polished, and the game has potential for future updates and improvements.
- The controls are confusing and difficult to master, leading to frustration for players.
- The game is plagued by bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as disappearing boards and unresponsive mechanics.
- Many players find the levels too short and the overall experience lacking in depth and enjoyment.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has potential, particularly with the board-flipping and grinding mechanics, but it suffers from limited play spaces and movement options, which hinder exploration. Users express a desire for improved movement mechanics, including a rotation feature for the board and a slow-motion option to alleviate nausea. Overall, while there are some promising elements, significant improvements are needed for a more enjoyable experience.
“+ flip and grind mechanics are great considering the early access stage.”
“The board-flipping mechanic needs some work, but it kind of works.”
“I want to use the movement mechanics to rotate my board rather than strafe.”
“I absolutely have nothing positive to say about the gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay enjoyment. Additionally, the lack of updates for over six months raises concerns about ongoing support and improvements.
“It's very buggy and just not a good product.”
“There are so many glitches that prevent me from enjoying anything this game has to offer, and it appears the game hasn't had an update since last year, over 6 months ago.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some users expressing a desire for audio controls while others praise the new tracks as impressive. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke strong opinions, highlighting a divide in player preferences.
“The new music tracks are absolutely killer! Wishing Hyperlight the best of luck!”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the music evolves with the game, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“I'm not a big fan of the music, so I would appreciate some audio controls.”
“The new music tracks are not appealing to me; I wish Hyperlight the best of luck!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players feel that the grinding aspect of the game is overly focused on achieving high combos in a single location, leading to a repetitive and monotonous experience.
“Currently, the leaderboards are for whoever gets the highest combo, which is just grinding a single spot from what I can tell.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are well-executed and polished, striking a balance between being visually appealing without being overly extravagant or dull.
“The graphics are nice and polished, striking a perfect balance between being visually appealing and not overwhelming.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game offers significant replayability, with numerous levels that provide ample opportunities for players to revisit and enjoy the content multiple times.
“The game has plenty of potential, and even the included levels offer tons of replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh, thanks to the diverse choices and outcomes available.”
“The variety of characters and strategies keeps me coming back for more.”
