OlliOlli World

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"OlliOlli World" is a single-player shooter-style action-platformer game set in the vibrant world of Radlandia. Experience a compelling storyline, engaging character customization and shareable levels while mastering the signature flow state gameplay. The third entry in the critically-acclaimed OlliOlli series from Roll7 personality and depth, "OlliOlli World" promises an immersive and satisfying adventure for skateboarding and gaming enthusiasts alike.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,182 reviews

music159 positive mentions

grinding29 negative mentions

OlliOlli World features a vibrant art style and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master, providing a satisfying challenge for both casual and competitive players.
The game offers extensive character customization and a variety of challenges, encouraging replayability and personal expression.

The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, particularly in World 4, which can be frustrating for players trying to complete all challenges.
Some players find the controls counter-intuitive, particularly the reliance on the joystick for all actions, which can lead to confusion and frustration.
There are issues with online features and bugs related to challenge tracking, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

music
272 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its chill, engaging, and diverse soundtrack, which perfectly complements the vibrant art style and gameplay. Players appreciate the mix of genres, including lo-fi, jazzy hip-hop, and electronic elements, creating a cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers noted that the soundtrack not only fits the game's tone but also keeps them motivated and immersed, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The soundtrack fits great, ranging from jazzy hip-hop to electro house, there's usually a nice pulse going on and it feels good how you unlock new songs as you progress through the biomes.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing and super chill and is the cherry on top of the vibe sundae that is this game.”
- “The art style is out of this world, the music is just fantastic, and the gameplay is that easy to learn but hard to master kind of thing that makes it feel like you are really making solid progress.”
- “My only nitpick is that I wish the game had a bit more of a diverse soundtrack.”
- “The music I have mixed feelings about.”
- “I loved the art style and music but I found the controls awful and there is no way to remap them.”
gameplay
265 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "OlliOlli World" is characterized by its gradual introduction of complex mechanics, allowing players to start simply and progressively tackle more challenging objectives. It offers a balance between casual play and deep, skill-based challenges, with a focus on mastering tricks and combos in a vibrant, visually appealing environment. While the gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and depth, some players find certain mechanics frustrating or the pacing of new mechanics slow, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
- “The gameplay starts very simple, and you're gradually introduced to more and more complex mechanics that will allow you, if you manage to incorporate them, to blow up the scores.”
- “You can approach the game as you please, either very casually or choose to tackle the side objectives that bring the true difficulty of the game and push you to use every mechanic to the fullest.”
- “The gameplay is fun, intuitive, and simple enough for newcomers to enjoy, while having complex layers that will have skate wizards everywhere grinding to master.”
- “Even though it's an arcade game, this gameplay is confusing.”
- “Such a shame, but bad level design and wanky mechanics ruined this game for me.”
- “I think this game's biggest sins is just having outright unreliable momentum mechanics, and a lot of challenges pertaining to keeping your momentum in check.”
graphics
233 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "OlliOlli World" have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant, cartoonish art style reminiscent of "Adventure Time," which enhances the game's overall charm and atmosphere. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals, engaging character designs, and the seamless integration of the art with the gameplay, creating a cozy and inviting experience. While some miss the previous pixel art style, the new hand-drawn graphics are praised for their depth and readability, contributing to a fun and visually appealing skateboarding adventure.
- “Not only does this game have a killer art style and fun sense of humor, it plays like an absolute dream.”
- “The art style is out of this world, the music is just fantastic, and the gameplay is that easy to learn but hard to master kind of thing that makes it feel like you are really making solid progress.”
- “Olliolli world takes the tight, rewarding gameplay of its simple predecessors, dresses it up in a beautifully colourful and quirky new art style, and layers on a bunch of new systems that make it even more satisfying to master.”
- “The pixel art graphics have been abandoned :'(”
- “I was kind of turned off at first, as the art style had changed from a pretty charming pixel art to this 3D stuff.”
- “Returning fans will be pleased with this familiar experience sporting a new art style, but newcomers may be put off by the eventually increasing difficulty and repetitive trial-and-error nature of the levels.”
story
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in OlliOlli World is described as light, silly, and often forgettable, serving primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point. While some players found the narrative charming and humorous, many chose to skip cutscenes and dialogue, indicating that the main appeal lies in the engaging gameplay and vibrant art style. Overall, the story is seen as a fun, if not essential, element that complements the arcade skateboarding experience.
- “I haven't played the previous OlliOlli games, and if you haven't, you shouldn't worry. The story is beautiful, rainbow-vomited, gnarly skateboarding nonsense.”
- “The story is very silly and family-friendly while making fun of the rad skateboarding culture of the 90s.”
- “It's hard not to be impressed, despite the lack of multiplayer features, with OlliOlli World's wonderful take on skateboarding and its creative storytelling.”
- “That said, I should also add that I did not pay attention to a single line of dialogue, as I found those very annoying, so story-wise it didn't do it for me.”
- “The story is forgettable in my opinion, but you can skip all the cutscenes by holding 'A' and just get back to being the skate god you are.”
- “By the third biome, I was skipping the 'story' and just rushing to get to the end until I realized I wasn't having fun.”
replayability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, with levels that adapt to newly learned techniques, unique objectives, and bonus challenges that encourage players to revisit earlier stages. Players appreciate the variety of content, including daily events, a ranking system, and randomly generated tracks, which contribute to a rich and engaging experience. Overall, the combination of skill progression, diverse challenges, and a charming aesthetic makes it highly replayable and enjoyable for both casual and dedicated gamers.
- “And with the unique objectives on every level, bonus challenges after completing the campaign, and wanting to revisit earlier levels as you get better with time, the game has tremendous replay value.”
- “Between the story levels, the league (a time-limited ranking system), and randomly generated tracks based on prerequisites you set, this already feels like it has many, many hours of replay value and fresh content.”
- “This game has incredible replay value and I highly recommend it to anyone, even if you don't particularly like platformers or skating.”
- “Credits roll after at most 5 hours and while there is replay value, this is more of your typical casual indie title.”
- “Seriously, just add a slew of lines for each instance and have it replace the end dialogue if you skip the opening dialogue. For a game about replay value, it sure doesn't seem like the dialogue was considered in the gameplay loop; it's always in the way.”
- “The replayability for this game is incredibly high, and I can see myself playing this game for years to come.”
grinding
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally enjoy the grinding mechanics in the game, finding it engaging and conducive to a "one more try" mentality, with a satisfying loop of tricks and challenges. While the initial learning curve can be tricky, the fluid controls and vibrant aesthetics enhance the experience, although some players note that the grind can become tedious in later stages. Overall, the game balances fun exploration with the challenge of achieving high scores, making it appealing for both casual and dedicated players.
- “Game slaps, played the first area, unlocked ranked and spent 4 hours grinding a 2 minute long level to reach the top rank in bronze 1 division and I'm going to do it again tomorrow.”
- “I'm having a blast with it, but that flow state is a little harder to come by in later stages where you're really limited in how you approach them, like it'd be cool if you could mess around a bit more on the flats instead of endlessly grinding out manuals, know what I mean?”
- “After a little more time with the game I do have to say, the 'challenging but fun' portion of the game comes to a grinding halt when you hit mid Sketchside.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely praised for its cheeky writing and funny characters, particularly a memorable "funny seagull man," which complements its vibrant art style. Players appreciate the balance of cringe and puns, along with the option to skip dialogue while still enjoying the humor. However, some feel that the story and characters lack depth, which slightly detracts from the overall comedic experience.
- “Not only does this game have a killer art style and fun sense of humor, it plays like an absolute dream.”
- “The humor in the game was just the right amount of cringe and punniness to keep me entertained; challenges were difficult but not too hard, and I really appreciate the ability to take the game at my own pace.”
- “Writing and cast is cheeky and really funny and perfectly complements the beautiful art style!”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is highlighted by impressive designs and extensive customization options, contributing to a visually stunning and polished experience. While the aesthetics and music are praised, some players feel that the gameplay does not fully resonate with them, despite the overall appeal of the character designs.
- “The aesthetics, soundtrack, world and character design, customization, and gameplay are all an amazing, really well polished experience.”
- “It has great music, great character designs, beautiful graphics, and the overall aesthetic is so good.”
- “The customization and character design and music are all cute, but I just did not click with the gameplay.”
- “The world design is completely impressive, with gorgeous backgrounds, vibrant colors, and wildly imaginative character design.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences occasional freezing issues that require restarts, and many users report that the challenges are often buggy and poorly designed, detracting from the overall experience. While the soundtrack, art, and customization options are praised, the stability of the game is a significant concern.
- “However, it freezes on occasion and I have to restart it.”
- “I don't believe that they had people test these challenges because while yes, they can be done, a lot of them are not fun challenges and are outright buggy or janky.”
- “Great soundtrack, great art, great customization, but many buggy levels and the challenges get worse as you go along.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and lack of bugs, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, some users report occasional hitching in certain stages, suggesting that these issues may stem from the game rather than the hardware. The game's aesthetic and controls further enhance its appeal, marking it as a standout indie title.
- “So much fun and runs smoothly with zero bugs.”
- “Its gorgeous pastel color art, flawless optimization, and slick controls combine to create a premier indie game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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OlliOlli World is praised for its emotional depth, combining masterful design and style with a heartfelt atmosphere. Players find it wonderfully wholesome, offering a variety of experiences that are easy to engage with, enhancing the overall emotional connection to the game.
- “A masterclass in design, style, and connection, OlliOlli World perfects the formula and delivers a heartfelt world at the same time.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a welcoming yet challenging environment, featuring levels rich with hidden paths, secrets, and high score pursuits. The art style, music, characters, and story contribute to a chill vibe, while asynchronous multiplayer elements add a competitive edge. Additionally, a vast array of cosmetic items enhances the overall experience, allowing for personal expression.
- “The art style, music, characters, and story provide a chill atmosphere.”
- “Levels are full of hidden paths, challenges, secrets, and high scores to chase.”
- “Maintains OlliOlli's challenge while making it more welcoming.”