Skater

Skater is a casual skateboarding game known for its spectacular mechanics and delightful graphics. The game offers loads of grinding and allows players to skate legendary spots and parks, though it can be quite buggy. Marketed as "the greatest skateboarding game ever," Skater promises an engaging experience despite its technical issues.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,247 reviews

graphics40 positive mentions

stability216 negative mentions

Great skateboarding gameplay with realistic controls and graphics.
Offers a variety of real-life skate spots and brands, enhancing the experience.
Highly addictive and enjoyable, especially for skaters.

Frequently gets stuck on the loading screen, making the game unplayable.
Glitches and bugs affect gameplay, including incorrect trick recognition and lag.
Lack of updates and new content has led to boredom among players.

stability
219 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, particularly at the loading screen, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable when it functions properly, the overwhelming presence of bugs and performance issues significantly detracts from the overall experience, leading many to deem it unplayable at times. Despite occasional updates, the persistent instability has left many users frustrated and disappointed, especially given the game's price point.
- “This game runs great on my v10.”
- “Runs great on the Xperia Z3.”
- “It runs great for about 20 minutes before it begins to lag.”
- “There are glitches where your board turns in circles, falls through the map, freaks out and spins out of control, and many others that make this game awful.”
- “Unfortunately, now when I try and open the app it freezes every time at the loading screen.”
- “The game is good but after the tutorial it freezes at 80% every time.”
graphics
68 mentions
59 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and realism, while others report significant lag and performance issues, especially on older devices. Several users express frustration over the lack of adjustable graphics settings, which could help optimize performance on lower-spec devices. Overall, while the visuals are often described as beautiful and immersive, technical problems detract from the experience for some players.
- “The game is amazing, from the graphics to the accuracy of board rotation and tricks.”
- “Awesome graphics and controls.”
- “Addictive gameplay, beautiful graphics, very stable (after last updates) and the devs do an incredible job working hard to make it the best it can be!”
- “It's a fun game, but it's so buggy that it makes the app not worth its price point. Whoever developed this wasn't smart enough to add a graphics setting, so now I can't lower textures, for example, and Love Park, which has cars driving around, is laggy as hell. Please fix this; it's so obnoxious.”
- “My tablet can hardly even render these graphics, and there's no option to turn down the graphics for my tablet to run the game well, which basically means I can't really play the game, and I wasted a dollar.”
- “The game needs to be optimized more or lower graphical settings added for slower phones like mine (Moto G).”
gameplay
57 mentions
42 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is praised for its mechanics, physics, and overall fun experience, often described as one of the best skateboarding games available. However, many users report significant issues with lag, loading screens, and control responsiveness, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While the game has potential and offers a realistic feel, persistent technical problems and a lack of updates have led to frustration among players.
- “Great game, probably the best skateboarding gameplay out there.”
- “Fun gameplay, and in my opinion the most realistic skate game on the Play Store.”
- “Sick gameplay and parks, seriously good game!”
- “I need to have my phone on airplane mode to get past the loading screen; the gameplay is unbelievably laggy, and the runs that you need to copy in order to progress through the game won't even load.”
- “I really regret spending $5 on this game. Don't be like me, just get True Skate. The mechanics and controls are better; sure, this game may have more customization, but if you actually want to do tricks easier without having to exaggerate your thumb to do the trick, just get True Skate.”
- “I spent five dollars expecting a quality game as advertised, but when I got to the gameplay, I found it to be glitchy and laggy at times. The dual thumb control is a literal handful, and I think the app can be a little bit more refined considering the higher price point.”
optimization
16 mentions
19 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering and low frame rates, particularly on certain levels and devices. While some players have noted improvements after recent updates, the overall sentiment is that the game still requires better optimization options, such as adjustable graphics settings, to enhance performance and user experience. Many players express frustration over the lack of responsiveness from developers regarding these optimization concerns.
- “The game needs to be optimized; once that is done, I will definitely rate it 5 stars because it's quite a good game.”
- “Also, much better performance after recent updates!”
- “It is much better performance-wise now; it's really smooth and definitely fun to play.”
- “I really liked this game but when I unlocked the Berrics level, the game became unplayable. It slows down to about 5fps, stuttering, and I can't restart the game. I had to uninstall because it started to affect my phone.”
- “Amazing game but feels like the devs don't care about the community. We ask for optimizations and fixes, and barely any of the problems are solved or even seem to be considered. The only map I can play without lag is Berrics Park, which makes the game very boring. Please bring a fix for lag or just a way of lowering settings to get better fps.”
- “The game also drains battery and cripples phone performance if it is open in the background.”
story
10 mentions
10 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Players express a strong desire for a more engaging story or mission mode to enhance their gaming experience, as many feel the current content lacks depth and replayability. Complaints about technical issues, such as camera control and trick responsiveness, further detract from the enjoyment of the game. Overall, users are calling for additional maps, missions, and a structured storyline to keep them invested.
- “I love this game but please add more maps and maybe some missions.”
- “There needs to be some sort of story or mission mode that keeps you enthralled and engaged with the game.”
- “You can't make a game and then not continue to update it; if I paid this much for a mobile game, I'd like you to add more maps or missions or anything new. After I finished everything and cleaned up all my runs, there's nothing to do anymore, and the game is just taking up space basically.”
- “Would like to see a storyline or challenges.”
grinding
7 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics, citing issues with trick recognition, inconsistent grind locations, and a lack of lock-on functionality. While the game is praised for its overall enjoyment and updates, many users request improvements such as additional grind types, better vert mechanics, and more skate spots to enhance the experience. Overall, the grinding aspect feels underdeveloped and in need of refinement.
- “Controls are not thought out enough and stuff like the double tap and pushing can interrupt gameplay and becomes very tedious.”
- “Trick recognition for grinds is pretty dodgy, as is grind locations; try to lock into a grind and it may miss the pad edge, resulting in grinding on flat ground. Definitely needs darkslides added as well, and the possibility of tweaking foot position for weird flip tricks would be most welcome.”
- “A great game overall, but there are very many glitches, especially when it comes to grinding and recognizing the type of grind.”
music
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the ability to play music in the background but express a strong desire for a mute setting and the integration of music streaming apps beyond the default player. Additionally, many feel that the sound effects, particularly from skateboarding, can overpower the music, suggesting a need for adjustable sound settings to enhance the listening experience.
- “Awesome feature to be able to play your music in the background.”
- “But I wish the devs could integrate music streaming apps into the music feature, not just the default music player.”
- “Please try to add a setting where we can lower the sound effects because sometimes we like listening to music in the background and the skateboard sound gets in the way.”
- “Please add a mute setting; I want to be able to blast music and not hear anything else.”
- “I wish the developers could integrate music streaming apps into the music feature, not just the default music player.”
- “The sound of skateboarding overwhelms any music playing.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game's quirky glitches, which often lead to hilarious and unexpected outcomes during gameplay. While these glitches can disrupt runs, they are generally perceived as more amusing than frustrating, contributing to the game's overall charm.
- “This was easily a 5-star game compared to the other contenders; I had this game on my last phone and it worked perfectly (hilarious glitches included).”
- “Landing and steering the board sometimes glitches badly, which can sometimes have hilarious results, but more often than not, messes up my runs.”
- “It's got a bit of a quirky glitchiness that gives it some silly funny moments.”
monetization
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the absence of microtransactions and ads, others express frustration over the unclear presence of in-app purchases despite the game's initial cost. Overall, players value the lack of additional costs and commend the developers for providing a complete experience without extra charges.
- “Amazing game, great time killer; no ads, no in-game purchases.”
- “Amazing game and thank you for including everything from the start and not including in-app purchases.”
- “It is a fun game, but I can't go online, and because of that, I can't unlock anything. Why does it cost $5 if there are still in-app purchases? It's stupid.”
- “No microtransactions and no extra BS.”
- “The store page for this game says it has in-app purchases, but I can't seem to find any in the app. I'd happily buy some stuff to further support the game.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting it was once a favorite due to its infinite replay value. However, there are calls for additional locations and gear to enhance customization and further improve replayability.
- “This used to be my go-to game, with infinite replay value.”
- “Things are much better now, but I would love to see more locations and gear for replayability and customization. I’d personally recommend Venice Beach.”
- “Ok, things are much better, but just add more spots and gear for replayability and customization. I'd personally recommend Venice Beach.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express a mix of frustration and enjoyment regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While they appreciate the fun and engaging gameplay, they are hindered by challenges such as difficulty in unlocking maps and sensitivity issues, which detracts from their overall experience. Despite these concerns, players still recognize the game's potential and express a desire for improvements.
- “Great job! This is amazing; just a little touching up on the lag and graphics, please. 👍”