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VR Skater

In the canon of skateboarding games, I consider the gold standard to be held by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, which remains a dazzling treat on the latest-gen consoles and PC. But for those seeking to break free from the familiar button-mashing choreography of the past twenty-five years and venture into a realm of deep immersion and virtual reality thrills, VR Skater shows the ambition to be a serious contender. While it might not boast perfection, and its gameplay might be somewhat limited, VR Skater on PSVR2 is your ticket to a brief yet absolutely exhilarating escape. If you're hungry for a skateboarding experience that feels like the future while cherishing the sport's essence, give VR Skater a whirl. You won't be disappointed.
82%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
optimization, grinding
87% User Score Based on 424 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

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PCPCPlaystation 5Playstation 5WindowsWindowsPlayStationPlayStationVirtual RealityVirtual RealityPlayStation VR2PlayStation VR2
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VR Skater is a virtual reality game that lets you experience the thrill of skateboarding. With realistic physics and a variety of tricks to master, you can grind, ollie, and kickflip your way through different levels. Customize your skater and board, or create your own skatepark for endless sessions. Immerse yourself in the skateboarding culture and community.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 428 reviews
gameplay44 positive mentions
optimization4 negative mentions
  • The game offers an immersive VR skateboarding experience that feels natural and satisfying once you master the controls.
  • The controls are intuitive and allow for a wide range of tricks, making it easy to learn but challenging to master.
  • The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic skateboarding games, with a solid soundtrack and engaging gameplay.
  • The game currently lacks content, with only one linear level available, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and visual glitches that detract from the experience.
  • The price point is considered high for the amount of content currently available, leading many to recommend waiting for a sale.
  • gameplay
    109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of VR Skater is praised for its innovative mechanics and immersive experience, effectively mimicking real skateboarding movements. While the core mechanics are solid and enjoyable, players express a desire for more content, improved turning mechanics, and adjustments to the pushing system to enhance long-session playability. Overall, the game shows great potential, but it requires further development to fully realize its capabilities and address existing limitations.

    • “The gameplay mechanics are intelligently integrated, and in the end, we are quickly immersed and we really have the feeling of being on the skateboard.”
    • “Everything that feeds into the VR skater gameplay loop feels perfectly thought out and planned, tricks are executed by swiping and swinging touch controllers in specific ways and at differing speeds, mimicking the movement of your feet in actual skateboard maneuvers.”
    • “But practice makes perfect and progressing in this game rewards you with a very satisfying gameplay experience when you are able to pull up some cool moves.”
    • “My only complaint is that I wish the placement of your head in relation to the board would affect the gameplay much, much more.”
    • “The 'push' mechanic is extremely tiring for long sessions.”
    • “Seriously, never seen anything quite as frustrating as having a perfect combo and then getting stuck because you physically cannot turn fast enough to get back on track, as you usually cannot turn effectively with the stationary turning mechanic.”
  • music
    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its energetic and fitting soundtrack, which complements the skating experience and evokes nostalgia reminiscent of classic skate games. While the selection is currently limited, players appreciate the quality of the tracks, particularly the skate punk genre, and express a desire for more customization options, such as the ability to add personal playlists. Overall, the sound design and music reflect a strong respect for skating culture, enhancing the gameplay experience.

    • “The game is also packing a rocking soundtrack to skate to, or turn it off to add to the simulation of skating.”
    • “The music, sound engineering, and best of all... the controls, all leave the impression that great care was taken to respect both skating culture and give a great product out of the gate.”
    • “On top of that, the soundtrack is full of some really great songs from up-and-coming artists who deserve more attention!”
    • “The controls are intuitive and easy to master, the maps are well designed, and the unfortunately small soundtrack works so well with the gameplay.”
    • “The current early access build is limited to only one level so far and only 1/3rd of the music library (you can stop the music and listen to anything you want through a separate program too).”
    • “It's so well done with very little bugs, the only thing I wish the game had was an option to disable music so I could play my own...”
  • graphics
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, smoothness, and immersive aesthetic. Players report that the visuals look great even on high settings, and the overall performance is commendable, although some noted that lowering settings did not significantly impact performance. While the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for more content and improvements in tutorial graphics to enhance the learning experience.

    • “Graphics are great and the devs are taking ideas and critiques to get the game as good as possible!”
    • “The graphics look great and the tricks are easy enough to learn but difficult to master.”
    • “Graphically, it's a very clean looking and immersive game.”
    • “I wish visuals weren't compromised for obvious market gain on inferior headsets.”
    • “Setting it to the lowest possible graphic settings didn't make a difference (in either the performance or the graphics, from what I could tell.)”
    • “On my RTX 3080, on high graphical settings, I was getting mostly 72 fps on my Q3 (default).”
  • optimization
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing solid performance on high-end systems, while others report persistent bugs and performance issues even after updates. Although stuttering has improved for some, many feel the game is poorly optimized and rushed, with minimal impact from adjusting graphic settings. Overall, while the graphics are praised for their quality, further optimization is needed for a smoother experience across a wider range of hardware.

    • “Performance-wise, it runs well on my Index with a 3070 and a 3600X, no performance dips or anything.”
    • “The textures are high quality, and timing performance at 120fps on Valve Index is solid on Ampere.”
    • “If you have the performance headroom, there's a windowed mode especially for demos, live streamers, and YouTube recording.”
    • “However, it is still riddled with bugs and performance issues after the release update.”
    • “Setting it to the lowest possible graphic settings didn't make a difference (in either the performance or the graphics, from what I could tell.)”
    • “I love the ambition of the way it is; however, I feel like the devs who made this game made it so poorly optimized and it feels rushed.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a desire for a more developed story within the game, suggesting that the addition of narrative content could enhance the overall experience. While the gameplay mechanics and graphics are praised, the lack of a compelling story is noted as a missed opportunity for deeper engagement.

    • “Nice graphics, challenging mechanics plus very good physics. Now just need content, like maps; a story would be interesting in this kind of game, and please add multiplayer!”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have mixed feelings about the grinding mechanics; while some find the experience satisfying and reminiscent of classic skateboarding games like Tony Hawk, others criticize the grinding controls as poorly designed. Overall, the grinding can feel smooth and rewarding after some practice, but frustrations with the button responsiveness detract from the experience.

    • “The grinding buttons are absolute garbage.”
    • “That would make me feel much more like I am grinding a rail than simply having the board stay glued to the rail.”
    • “I had a lot of hope for this game as it reminded me of Tony Hawk back when it came out, trying to keep your combo going while grinding to get the highest score.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is inconsistent, with one main level and three DLC levels suffering from significant visual glitches and low framerate, alongside occasional crashes and screen freezes. However, some players report that the game runs smoothly overall.

    • “Runs great.”
    • “Runs great.”
    • “One out of seven main levels (and three out of five in DLC!) is ruined by visual glitches, low framerate, and there are some infrequent crashes and screen freezes.”
    • “The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and persistent visual glitches that detract from the overall experience.”
    • “I encountered multiple instances of screen freezes and low framerate, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the game's replayability could be significantly enhanced with the addition of music plugins from platforms like Spotify or SoundCloud. Additionally, upcoming updates that introduce new maps are anticipated to further boost replayability, making the game more engaging over time.

    • “I am excited for the update today which adds more maps, totally increasing replayability.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express that the game evokes a strong sense of enjoyment and immersion, likening the experience to the thrill of skateboarding. This emotional connection enhances the overall fun and engagement with the game.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently highlight the humor in the game as exceptionally engaging and relatable, often leading to uncontrollable laughter. The comedic elements are praised for their authenticity, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the experience.

    • “I couldn't stop laughing, it felt so real!”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers suggest that the game could enhance its monetization strategy by offering additional maps as downloadable content (DLC) or in-app purchases, similar to the approach taken by the game True Skate. This could include line maps and hardcore free roam 360 maps to provide players with more content and variety.

    • “I suggest monetizing the game by selling more maps as DLC or in-app purchases, such as line maps and hardcore free roam 360 maps, similar to what they do in the game True Skate.”
    • “Monetization could be improved by offering additional maps as downloadable content or in-app purchases, like the line maps and hardcore free roam 360 maps featured in True Skate.”
    • “Consider monetizing the game by introducing more maps as DLC or in-app purchases, following the successful model of True Skate with line maps and hardcore free roam 360 maps.”
    • “The game should monetize by selling more maps as DLC or in-app purchases, similar to how it's done in True Skate.”
    • “I think the game could benefit from monetization through additional maps as DLC or in-app purchases, like the model used in True Skate.”
    • “Monetization could be improved by offering more maps as downloadable content or in-app purchases, akin to the approach taken by True Skate.”

74%Critics’ scoreBased on 4 critic reviews

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