OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood

A superbly crafted and challenging technical skating game.

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"OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood" is a side-scrolling skateboarding game with a focus on precision and combos. It features new tricks, levels, and a custom skate park editor. The game also has a permadeath system, meaning players must start over if they fail a level. Players control a skater, navigating through various environments and pulling off tricks to earn points.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 630 reviews

music96 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

The game features tight controls and a satisfying combo system that allows for creative gameplay.
The soundtrack is fantastic, enhancing the overall experience and keeping players engaged.
OlliOlli2 offers a significant amount of content with various levels and challenges, providing high replayability.

The controls can be unintuitive and frustrating, especially for players unfamiliar with the mechanics.
Some levels are cluttered, making it difficult to distinguish between background elements and obstacles.
The game can be excessively challenging, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment for some players.

music
163 mentions
59 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its fantastic and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay experience. While some users noted a preference for the original game's music, the new tracks are described as chill yet motivating, perfectly syncing with the game's mechanics. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's addictive nature and stylized presentation.
- “The soundtrack is amazing - it takes you through varying states of mind as you flip, trick and manual your way through a variety of gorgeous and clever level designs.”
- “The music is absolutely fantastic.”
- “A wonderful selection of pulsing electronic music is bound to put you in a trance as you play.”
- “The soundtrack in the first game pumped me up to play, this one is way more chill.”
- “I recommend muting the soundtrack and playing music that gets you hyped up.”
- “In addition, the game will often lag for me during the music transitions which can ruin otherwise excellent runs.”
gameplay
89 mentions
47 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay in *OlliOlli2* is a mix of tight controls and challenging mechanics, offering a rewarding experience for those who can master its pixel-perfect timing and new tricks like manuals and reverts. While some players find the learning curve steep and frustrating, the game's fluidity, engaging soundtrack, and addictive nature keep many coming back for more. Overall, it enhances the original with improved mechanics and level design, making it a standout in the arcade skateboarding genre.
- “If you’re one of those able to sync with the mechanics, OlliOlli2 is a definite improvement on its predecessor; the music is fantastic, the visuals are more appealing, and the level design is more interesting.”
- “The gameplay has been vastly improved upon the original OlliOlli; it's more responsive and the addition of manuals and reverts makes the game deeper, more challenging, and more fun.”
- “OlliOlli2 is an amazing skateboard game that meets the requirements to make it a fun skateboarding experience, from its vast variety of tricks that encourage creativity to its addictive gameplay, creative game modes, original tricks, good soundtrack, and unique map locations.”
- “Even though it's an arcade game, this gameplay is confusing.”
- “The landing mechanic is hard to adjust to.”
- “I'd normally be okay with increasing the difficulty, but this just ruins the flow of gameplay.”
graphics
74 mentions
46 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics in OlliOlli2 have received positive feedback for their vibrant, colorful art style and improved visual aesthetics compared to its predecessor. While some players noted a retro feel, the overall design is described as crisp and clean, enhancing the gameplay experience. The combination of appealing visuals and a fantastic soundtrack contributes to the game's addictive nature and engaging level design.
- “If you’re one of those able to sync with the mechanics, OlliOlli2 is a definite improvement on its predecessor; the music is fantastic, the visuals are more appealing, and the level design is more interesting.”
- “The art style and music are perfect for the flow and feel of the game.”
- “The art style used on several different themes really works, colorful and full of details.”
- “Adding to that, it gets rid of the original pixel art style, replacing it with blinding bright colors.”
- “Also, this game sadly falls into the ever-expanding category of 'games with retro-like graphics that take a ton of system resources to run'.”
- “I still don't dig the art style for a game like this, but at least the environments are more interesting and everything is vivid and colorful.”
replayability
19 mentions
53 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its challenging levels and a variety of tasks, including completing challenges and collecting stars. With a low skill floor and high skill ceiling, players can enjoy a satisfying experience that encourages repeated play, especially with increasing difficulty and multiple challenges per stage. Overall, the addictive gameplay and engaging content make it a standout title for those seeking a game with lasting replay value.
- “The replayability factor is a huge part in the game being so good, with 5 ever-increasing difficulty challenges for every stage, and 3 difficulties to grind, jump, and trick your way to 100% greatness.”
- “The replayability factor is a huge part of the game being so good, with 5 ever-increasing difficulty challenges for every stage, and 3 difficulties to grind, jump, and trick your way to 100% greatness.”
- “It is relatively easy but hard to master, and there is plenty of content, giving it lots of replay value.”
- “Too full of 'just one more try' replay value that keeps you going way past your intended quitting time.”
grinding
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Grinding in the game is a significant yet often tedious aspect, requiring players to invest time before unlocking advanced tricks, which can detract from the fun. While new mechanics and tricks enhance scoring potential, the initial confusion over grindable objects can frustrate newcomers. Overall, the grinding experience is mixed, with some players appreciating the depth it adds, while others find it more laborious than enjoyable.
- “Makes it more tedious than fun, soundtrack is alright though.”
- “There seems to be a minimum amount of time you have to spend grinding on a rail before you trick out with anything other than an ollie, regardless of how fast you're handling the controls.”
- “Grinding is a big part of the game and especially when you just started playing the game it's unclear whether an object is grindable or not.”
story
11 mentions
36 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The story in OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood is criticized for lacking depth and compelling context, as it primarily focuses on completing missions and challenges without a strong narrative. While players enjoy the gameplay mechanics and the satisfaction of mastering levels, the overall storytelling aspect is seen as outdated and less engaging for immersive play.
- “OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood features five different campaigns, each with five missions.”
- “Each mission has five challenges, which when completed, unlocks the pro variant of that mission.”
- “OlliOlli2 fails in story and relies on an antiquated system of beating levels without a compelling context, making it less suitable for immersive play on PC.”
stability
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for occasional freezing lasting 2-3 seconds, which significantly impacts gameplay in its fast-paced environment. Users report glitches and inconsistent control responsiveness, particularly with non-Xbox controllers, leading to confusion over whether issues stem from the game itself or user error. Overall, the experience is marred by these stability concerns.
- “For example, the game occasionally freezes for 2-3 seconds, which is absolutely deadly for such a fast-paced game.”
- “There are however glitches here and there, and the controls feel somewhat off with my non-Xbox controller (could be my controller, could be the game).”
- “I'm thinking keyboard control is pretty punishing or just plain buggy.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it consistently funny and entertaining. Its engaging skateboarding mechanics, combined with a challenging gameplay experience, contribute to the overall enjoyment and laughter it provides.
- “Awesome skateboarding game that is a nice challenge, has good controls and will keep you laughing.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in OlliOlli 2 is widely praised for its incredible quality, complemented by gorgeous art that enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere in OlliOlli 2 is incredible, and the art is gorgeous.”
optimization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game features well-optimized gameplay, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for players.
- “Optimized gameplay enhances the overall experience, making every action feel smooth and responsive.”
- “The game's optimization allows for seamless transitions and minimal loading times, keeping players engaged.”
- “I appreciate how the optimization improves performance, ensuring that even on lower-end systems, the game runs beautifully.”