Hover Skate VR

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Hover Skate VR is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Hyper Light Studios and was released on March 17, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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."

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game shows lots of promise and has the potential to be a fun VR skateboarding experience with practice.
Challenging gameplay that can be rewarding for players who enjoy mastering difficult tricks.
The graphics and UI are polished, and the developer seems dedicated to improving the game over time.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it unplayable for many users.
Controls are confusing and difficult to master, leading to frustration when trying to perform tricks.
The game lacks sufficient content and variety in levels, making it feel repetitive and limiting.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of potential and frustration, with users noting that while the flip and grind mechanics show promise for an early access title, the overall experience suffers from limited play spaces, inadequate movement mechanics, and a lack of a slow-motion option to alleviate nausea. Many players express a desire for more exploration and improved controls, indicating that with further development, the game could become a solid VR demo.
- “The flip and grind mechanics are great considering the early access stage.”
- “If the single dev could just work on it more and offer us larger play spaces and more free-roaming and exploration as well as better movement mechanics, it could be a good game for VR demos at least.”
- “I absolutely have nothing positive to say about the gameplay.”
- “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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder the overall experience. Users have noted a lack of updates, with no patches released in over six months, contributing to ongoing frustrations.
- “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.”
- “Its very buggy and just not a good product.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on the music aspect are mixed; while some users express a desire for audio controls and are not particularly fond of the existing tracks, others praise the new music tracks as impressive and "killer." Overall, there is a call for more customization options alongside recognition of the positive contributions of the new music.
- “The new music tracks are absolutely killer! Wishing Hyperlight the best of luck!”
- “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 there were more options.”
- “The music in the game doesn't resonate with me, and I think audio controls would enhance the experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that the grinding aspect of the game primarily revolves around achieving high combos by repeatedly playing the same area, which can feel monotonous and lacks variety.
- “Currently, the leaderboards are for whoever gets the highest combo, which is just grinding a single spot from what I can tell.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as nice and polished, striking a balance between being visually appealing without being overly extravagant or dull.
- “The graphics are nice and polished, nothing over the top and nothing boring.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the game offers significant replayability, particularly due to the abundance of included levels, which provide ample opportunities for players to revisit and enjoy the content.
- “The game has plenty of potential, and just the included levels offer tons of replayability.”
- “The game has plenty of potential, and just the included levels offer tons of replayability.”