Touchgrind Skate 2
- November 21, 2013
- Illusion Labs
Touchgrind Skate 2 is a racing game that allows players to experience realistic skateboarding mechanics through its delightful multi-touch controls. The game features fantastic visuals and a variety of skateparks, providing an immersive experience. However, it has been reported to have some bugs that may affect gameplay. According to the game, players can "skate like a pro" in the "most realistic multi-touch skateboarding game ever"!
Reviews
- The game has relaxing gameplay and is enjoyable to play while chatting with friends.
- The skateboard mechanics are awesome, providing a satisfying experience once you get used to them.
- The graphics are impressive for a mobile game, enhancing the overall experience.
- Most levels are locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating for players who want more content without spending money.
- The controls can be unresponsive and difficult to master, leading to a frustrating experience.
- After completing the challenges on the only free map, the game becomes repetitive and lacks new content.
- graphics78 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality and realism, especially considering it is a mobile title, with many users noting the impressive visual design and smooth performance. However, some players express disappointment over the limited number of free maps and the need for in-game purchases, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are a strong point, there are calls for improvements and more content accessibility.
“Amazing controls and graphics, probably the best skateboarding game out there.”
“Graphics are quite nice, and I can see that a lot of effort was put into them.”
“It's amazing, great game, fantastic graphics and sound.”
“The decks and the griptape had kind of childish graphics.”
“Good game but I wouldn't let me do any of the tricks. I don't know if this is a bug or something, but it's annoying and the graphics are bad. All the good items cost money and it wouldn't let me move sometimes, so I would be sitting there trying to move yet nothing's happening. Overall, wouldn't recommend.”
“I like the game and it is really fun, but the graphics suck and the fact that you have to buy zones makes it boring. Please update the graphics and make it so you earn the zones.”
- monetization67 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 54 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is a mixed bag, with players appreciating the absence of ads but expressing frustration over the high cost of in-app purchases for additional maps and content. Many users feel that the game leans towards being a "cash grab," as they are limited to one free map and must pay for others, leading to a desire for more free content or a lower price point. Overall, while the lack of ads is a significant positive, the pricing strategy for additional features is a common point of contention among players.
“No ads, which is amazing.”
“People complain about the price but there's no microtransactions... you pay for what you get, fair price.”
“This is a great game, very fun and no ads.”
“This game is just missing a few things; better steering, manuals, and a way to unlock other maps besides in-app purchases.”
“Its buggy, half the time you cannot jump, half the time, it's a cash grab, 1 map while you have to pay for all the others, trying to turn is painful and doesn't actually do its job.”
“I would rather watch ads than pay for a map.”
- gameplay58 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and satisfying trick execution, though many users express frustration over the limited free content and the need for in-game purchases to access additional maps and challenges. While some players find the controls intuitive, others report issues with responsiveness and occasional glitches, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game is considered enjoyable for casual play, especially for fans of skateboarding games.
“The gameplay is super tight, and feels great and satisfying.”
“Tricks are simple to do, and the gameplay feels very smooth.”
“The gameplay is fantastic, but you can't really progress at all without paying for maps.”
“The game is good but laggy; 10 minutes into the game it starts to become boring, and the mechanics of the game are kind of bad.”
“From what I've read from multiple reviews, it doesn't save progress and eats your money, said it has a free run trial when it doesn't, and has very limited gameplay.”
“I love the gameplay but am disgusted with how there's only one free map, and that is the backyard, which is boring after some time.”
- stability43 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with numerous users reporting persistent glitches that affect gameplay, such as erratic hitboxes, unresponsive controls, and unexpected character movements. While some players find the glitches amusing and manageable, many express frustration over the frequency and severity of these issues, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as fun but in dire need of stability improvements to enhance playability.
“Its buggy, half the time you cannot jump, it's a cash grab, 1 map while you have to pay for all the others, trying to turn is painful and doesn't actually do its job.”
“The game is really fun and even though there are a little bit of glitches such as when you do a nollie under a grind you fly, it's really funny but I was one number off of my new high score and I flew so high that it ruined my score.”
“The game is very buggy... the camera clips into other models... the skate controls aren't the best... and every section of the game costs too much for a mobile game.”
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with players expressing frustration over the limited number of maps and missions available. Many users feel that the game becomes repetitive once all missions are completed, and they desire more challenging obstacles and unlockable content without additional costs. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the narrative and progression elements leave much to be desired, leading to a sense of boredom after initial engagement.
“Great game, I just would like to request that they add more challenging obstacles and missions. The graphics are great for a mobile game, and the controls are easy and understandable.”
“I like the game, but the reason why I rate it 4 stars is because of the maps. Every time I play this game, you need to unlock the maps when all missions are done yet.”
“The fact that you only have 1 map to play on is just boring. At least make a map unlockable, like you have to do a quest to unlock it.”
“It's a good game, but three things: first, it gets boring after a while; second, the missions make no sense—where is the spine in the motel?; third, whenever I play and do tricks and land, it says I biffed it even though I didn't crash.”
“The fact that you only have one map to play on is just boring; at least make a map unlockable, like you have to do a quest to unlock it.”
“Fun to play, so I install it every once in a while, resetting my progress, but once I've finished all the missions, then it's just boring and I uninstall.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed feedback from users. While some appreciate the existing soundtrack, many feel it lacks variety and suggest adding more engaging songs to enhance the gameplay experience. Additionally, there are complaints about technical issues, such as the game sometimes only displaying a black screen with menu music.
“I like the graphics, the music, the controls, and maps/mods.”
“It is a cool game and you can play online with friends and offline. It is fun to explore the map, and you can do a good amount of tricks with just two fingers; they just need to include better song choices.”
“It's a really good game if you turn off the music and the sound effects and turn on DaBaby; then you get a good experience and can use earbuds.”
“The only thing that didn't get better over time is the lack of tricks and the fact that there is no music.”
“There are two things which I think could improve the game: disable the auto-kick option and add a 'manual' trick. Also, some music during gameplay would be better.”
“It is a cool game and you can play online with friends and offline. It is fun to explore the map, and you can do a good amount of tricks with just two fingers; they just need to include better songs to choose from.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have reported several issues with the grinding mechanics, including bugs that allow clipping through walls and difficulties with grinding on certain surfaces, such as railings and bowl edges. Many find the controls frustratingly unresponsive, making it challenging to execute tricks, particularly during tutorial sections. While some enjoy the game overall, the grinding experience is often described as tedious and in need of improvement.
“I spent 5 straight minutes trying to complete the kickflip part of the tutorial, and when it got to the grinding section, I could not do it for the life of me.”
“Things like grinding and power sliding are humanly impossible.”
“It's actually pretty good, although it's tedious because the controls don't let you do some tricks, and there's a bug that will make you lose your line when you clearly didn't fall.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of joy and nostalgia that evoke strong feelings, including tears of recognition. The graphics and gameplay contribute to an immersive experience that resonates with users, fostering a desire for new content in the series.
“So much emotions I cried when I recognized it.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the presence of amusing Easter eggs and funny glitches, such as unexpected flying during gameplay, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience. While some players find certain aspects repetitive, the comedic elements contribute positively to their enjoyment.
“The game is really fun, and even though there are a few glitches, like when you do a nollie under a grind and you fly, it's really funny. I was just one number off my new high score, and I flew so high that it ruined my score. Love your game; I've had it for a while, and it's the best! 👍”
“Overall, there are pretty much no ads. One park is kind of boring after a while, but the Easter eggs are funny.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game boasts strong replayability, comparable to that of a triple-A title like Skate 3, offering players engaging mechanics that encourage repeated playthroughs.
“Definitely has the replay value of a triple-A game, like Skate 3, but lets your fingers do the talking.”
“Definitely has the replay value of a triple-A game, like Skate 3, but let your fingers do the talking.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game runs smoothly and is highly recommended, though players may need to watch numerous ads to unlock maps without making purchases.
“Great app! It runs smoothly and is a fantastic game. I would seriously recommend it, although you may need to watch a lot of ads to unlock maps instead of paying.”