How I learned to Skate

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How I learned to Skate is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Taavi Teemaa and was released on June 23, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"How I Learned to Skate" is a challenging ice-skating game where you control individual legs and body tilt to move a boy learning to skate. The game follows the boy's journey of chasing after his unattainable crush, featuring a unique mechanic to master. It's a frustrating but rewarding experience, inspired by a Warcraft 3 mod, Polar Escape 5, and mouse controls from Getting Over It. The game takes roughly 12 hours to complete and is all about learning and mastery.

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a unique artistic direction, providing a lot of visual variety between sections.
The controls are unique and enjoyable after some practice, with a satisfying sensation of gliding on ice.
It offers a relaxing atmosphere with quality music, making it a good choice for players looking to unwind.

The game is extremely punishing, with a significant difficulty spike and frustrating checkpoint placements that can lead to exhaustion.
Timing puzzles can be overly challenging, often requiring multiple retries that feel unfair due to the checkpoint system.
The psychological horror elements may not be enjoyable for everyone, as some players find the experience to be overwhelmingly brutal.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a relaxed atmosphere and simple mechanics that encourage players to progress steadily. However, the introduction of innovative movement mechanics and a gradual increase in difficulty provide a compelling challenge that keeps players engaged.
- “Very chill atmosphere with straightforward gameplay; just move onward.”
- “The game's creative movement mechanics and increasing difficulty make it a real challenge to finish.”
- “However, the game's creative movement mechanics and increasing difficulty make it a real challenge to finish.”
music
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality and relaxing nature, enhancing the overall chill gameplay experience.
- “The quality of the relaxing music enhances the chill gameplay experience.”
- “The soothing soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music creates a calming environment that makes the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is characterized as very chill, complemented by straightforward gameplay that encourages players to simply move forward.
- “Very chill atmosphere with straightforward gameplay; just move onward.”
graphics
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The graphics are consistently praised for their fantastic quality, complemented by impressive sound design, creating an immersive visual and auditory experience.
- “Fantastic visuals and sound too.”