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."
Reviews
- The game shows lots of promise and has innovative mechanics that could appeal to skaters.
- Challenging gameplay that rewards practice and skill, making it satisfying to land difficult tricks.
- The graphics and UI are polished, and the game has potential for replayability with its unique approach to VR skating.
- The game is plagued by bugs and glitches, making it unplayable for many users.
- Controls are confusing and not intuitive, leading to frustration when trying to perform tricks.
- The game lacks essential features like a pause option and has short levels that feel limiting.
- 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 that hinder exploration. Users express a desire for improved movement mechanics, such as the ability to rotate the board, and suggest that a slow-motion option could enhance the experience and reduce nausea. Overall, while there are some promising elements, significant improvements are needed for a more enjoyable gameplay 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. Users have noted a lack of updates, with the last one occurring over six months ago, contributing to ongoing frustrations.
“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 and enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke strong opinions, highlighting a divide between appreciation and criticism.
“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-polished and visually appealing, striking a balance between being neither overly extravagant nor 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
Players highlight that the game offers significant replayability, with numerous levels that provide ample opportunities for revisiting and exploring different strategies.
“The game has plenty of potential, and even the included levels offer tons of replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh, with new challenges and experiences waiting to be discovered.”
“The variety of choices and paths ensures that no two runs are ever the same.”
