OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 421 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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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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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 421 reviews
music61 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • OlliOlli2 features tight controls and a satisfying gameplay loop that rewards skill and precision, making it easy to learn but hard to master.
  • The game boasts an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, along with vibrant graphics and well-designed levels.
  • New mechanics like manuals and reverts add depth to the gameplay, allowing for more complex combos and increasing replayability.
  • The control scheme can be unintuitive and frustrating, especially for players accustomed to traditional skateboarding games, leading to confusion during gameplay.
  • Some players have reported technical issues, including input lag and unresponsive controls, particularly when using a keyboard instead of a controller.
  • The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, which may deter casual players and lead to frustration rather than enjoyment.
  • music98 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its fantastic soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Reviewers noted that the music is both motivating and well-suited to the game's mechanics, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere. While some expressed a desire for more variety, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a standout feature, making it a compelling reason to play the game.

    • “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.”
    • “The flow you enter after a few seconds in-game is just amazing + the music makes you feel the grinds.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay58 mentions

    The gameplay in *OlliOlli2* is praised for its tight controls, fluid mechanics, and a rewarding challenge that encourages mastery of tricks and combos. While some players find the pixel-perfect requirements frustrating, many appreciate the depth added by new mechanics like manuals and reverts, which enhance the overall experience. The combination of an engaging soundtrack and visually appealing graphics further complements the addictive gameplay loop, making it a standout title for fans of skateboarding games.

    • “With an awesome soundtrack and slick gameplay, you can't go wrong with this one.”
    • “Great intuitive gameplay that reminds me of the Super Mario games in terms of the quality of physics and interface, despite also being a fast game that gradually gets more and more complex.”
    • “The gameplay has been vastly improved upon the original OlliOlli; it's more responsive and the addition of manual and reverts makes the game deeper, more challenging, and more fun.”
    • “Even though it's an arcade game, this gameplay is confusing.”
    • “The gameplay just doesn't fit.”
    • “I'd normally be okay with increasing the difficulty, but this just ruins the flow of gameplay.”
  • graphics41 mentions

    The graphics in OlliOlli2 have received positive feedback for their vibrant colors and improved art style, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game. While some players noted a shift from retro pixel art to a more simplistic, low-poly design, many appreciated the crisp visuals and lively environments that complement the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a significant improvement over the predecessor, contributing to a more engaging and enjoyable experience.

    • “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.”
    • “Beautiful visuals and an awesome soundtrack add to the mix for an all-around awesome game.”
    • “The art style and music are perfect for the flow and feel of the game.”
    • “The developers tacitly admitted that retro pixel graphics are a terrible scourge on the gaming industry by replacing the graphics with simplistic/low poly style art in this game.”
    • “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'.”
  • replayability11 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability through its challenging levels, multiple difficulty settings, and a variety of achievements to unlock, encouraging players to return for mastery and completion. With a low skill floor and high skill ceiling, players can enjoy both casual play and intense challenges, making it appealing for fans of arcade-style games. However, some players note that the later star objectives can become frustrating, potentially detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Arcade style skateboarding fun with replayability offered in completing challenges and gaining all the stars.”
    • “The replayability factor is a huge part in the game being so good, with 5 ever increasing in difficulty challenges for every stage, and 3 difficulties to grind, jump, and trick your way to 100% greatness.”
    • “I suppose some replayability comes from five-starring levels (which unlocks pro versions of the levels, and eventually rad versions), but after a certain point, star objectives become quite obnoxious...”
    • “Too full of 'just one more try' replay value that keeps you going way past your intended quitting time.”
    • “It is relatively easy but hard to master, and there is plenty of content, giving it lots of replay value.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more tedious than enjoyable, with a mandatory time investment required before unlocking advanced tricks. While new tricks and mechanics have been introduced to enhance scoring potential, the initial confusion over grindable objects can detract from the experience. Overall, grinding is a significant component of gameplay, but its execution may frustrate newcomers.

    • “Makes it more tedious than fun; the soundtrack is alright though.”
    • “There seems to be a minimum amount of time you have to spend grinding on a rail before you can perform 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 start playing, it's unclear whether an object is grindable or not.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with users reporting occasional freezing for 2-3 seconds and various glitches, particularly with non-Xbox controllers. While some players attribute control issues to their hardware, others find the game's responsiveness to be punishing, leading to uncertainty about whether the problems stem from the game itself or user error.

    • “For example, the game occasionally freezes for 2-3 seconds, which is absolutely deadly for such a fast-paced game.”
    • “I'm thinking keyboard control is pretty punishing or just plain buggy.”
    • “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).”
  • story5 mentions

    The story in "OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood" is structured around five distinct campaigns, each containing multiple missions and challenges that enhance gameplay. Players engage in optional side quests to improve their performance, creating a sense of progression and achievement as they navigate through the vibrant world of Olliwood. Overall, the narrative framework supports a fun and dynamic experience, emphasizing skill and mastery.

    • “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.”
    • “Good missions”
  • humor4 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring hilarious moments and entertaining death animations that initially amuse but can become glitchy and overly exaggerated. Overall, players find it a fun and challenging experience that keeps them laughing throughout.

    • “Hehehe skirrrrrrt, good game funny haha moments”
    • “Very funny game!”
    • “Awesome skateboarding game that is a nice challenge, has good controls and will keep you laughing.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting severe performance issues such as stuttering and controller lag, rendering it nearly unplayable. However, there are also mentions of optimized gameplay, suggesting that experiences may vary significantly among players.

    • “Abysmal controls and even worse performance.”
    • “I am really disappointed in this PC port. Not only am I suffering huge stuttering issues that make the game completely unplayable, but I also have controller lag as well.”
    • “+ [i] optimized gameplay.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere in OlliOlli 2 is highly praised for its incredible quality, complemented by stunning artwork that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere in OlliOlli 2 is incredible, and the art is gorgeous.”
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