Hoverboard Chase
Hoverboard Chase isn’t a game. It’s a paid demo with the most barebones of features: Ten tracks that all look alike, endlessly spawning enemies to dodge, no opponents to race against, no timer, and no score table or rewards. Thankfully the achievements work, but if not for them, there’s no reason to play this.
As yet another testament to Valve’s absence of quality control, Chase is something with a price tag that doesn’t deserve one. It’s got the most minimal of features and essentially only a single level that barely changes during its 15 minute run time, in which you dodge endlessly spawning police officers. Touching one docks you 10 HP, and if you take 10 hits, the level restarts. Which level are you on? Your guess is as good as mine, since there’s no way to actually tell. If you stick it out, you’ll end on a black screen telling you that you’ve won, with no other action to take other than to close and uninstall the game.
– Real player with 0.4 hrs in game
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Lucky me gets to write the first review for Hoverboard Chase.
Hoverboard Chase is a “template flip”, that is to say, it’s a “game” that has been produced by copying a game template from GameMaker Studio, changing a few things, then dumping the barely functional “product” on Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab. In this case it was a GameMaker Studio template for doing a simple retro pixel arcade “racing” game.
GameMaker Studio is a very poor quality game construction kit, and results in terrible games like this one.
– Real player with 0.1 hrs in game
Tanuki Sunset
Introduction
Tanuki Sunset is a game in which you play as a rebel raccoon not only disobeying their mother by not wearing a helm but also all of the Tony Hawk knowledge I possess that you don’t do tricks on a longboard AND the titular Tanuki even does it without looking ahead!
Visuals and Mechanics
The visuals of Tanuki Sunset are a gorgeous depiction of the 80’s synthwavey style with dancing to the music suns and buildings and overall vibrant and un-photorealistic style of the entire game and it’s menus. As for the mechanics boy is this game an example of easy to learn and hard to master. Much further than steering, drifting and a few tricks the game doesn’t push you but if you want to do it well you need to be on the ball!
– Real player with 25.3 hrs in game
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The glory of an indie game is the freedom to do with it what you please. Gone are the shackles of publishers chucking deadlines and investors expecting what will profit the most over what will be enjoyed the longest. Take the craziest idea in your head and so long as you have a decent crew and the wherewithal to plug the hours in, you can make that crazy idea happen. Like, say, piloting a longboarding tanuki through 80s inspired chillwave landscapes worthy of a computer wallpaper while Tokyo Drifting to a slappin’ soundtrack. Yeah. Indie games, man.
– Real player with 7.5 hrs in game
Tristan Cole’s Pro Driver
Ever wanted to kickflip a car?! Tristan Cole’s Pro Driver blends together the fast paced action of combo based extreme sports games & the breakneck speeds of racing games to create a genre-bending driving experience like you’ve never seen before.
In TCPD you’re a stunt driver for hire and willing to take on any paying gig that gets you closer to buying that new set of wheels; taxiing passengers around town, completing todo lists, winning races, and more! Drive fast & with a lot of style to impress your customers as you wheelie, drift, flip, grind, and do crazy aerial stunts in traffic.
Challenge other drivers in a variety of multiplayer modes to show off your style & prove that you’re the best stunt driver on the streets!
Weave through multiple levels in your choice of heavily modified caged street cars equipped with a custom suspension built for high speed tricks and an insane amount of power. Customize your vehicle to fit your personal style!
Dodge pedestrian vehicles as you navigate your way through the streets or take your vehicle ‘off-roading’ by grinding roadside barriers & building supports, jumping & drifting across rooftops, and barreling through various shortcuts found around the levels!
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Longboard Stunts and Tricks
Devs didn’t put their effort into making this game so I won’t put mine into writing this review:
Glitchy, bad mechanics, bad graphics, ok idea but should’ve left others that know what they are doing to put it in practice.
Achievements can be eventually unlocked. Beware that if you’re having issues with the “Mission Possible” you need to tweak your in-game graphics settings as well as the refresh rate of your monitor (if you have more than 60hz).
– Real player with 3.2 hrs in game
This game is total crap. There is some hilarity to be found in that, but it wears off pretty quickly as the controls are absolutely awful. I would advise you to stick to the Tony Hawk pro skater games for your skateboard fix!
– Real player with 2.1 hrs in game
Rocket Skates VR
This is a unique arcade racing game, because it is a unique, arcade, racing game where you ride on jet skates, from the first person through an obstacle course. In addition, it is also a sports game, since all movements in the game world come from physical body movements: that is, you need to squat and wave your arms. This is one of the first games in which it is not only pleasant to play, but also good for health, which helps to burn calories and keep muscles in good shape. There are a lot of chips, the gameplay is very diverse!
– Real player with 3.5 hrs in game
A 20% discount allowed me to show interest in a new game of a modest studio EpiXR Games UG, which makes chic projects without extra pathos. “Quality games at a modest price” - that’s about the slogan they have ;)
As for the game itself - I liked almost everything.
Most of all I liked the idea of the game. Our task is to fly a rocket passing checkpoints on its way. In the process of the game, as you gain skills and experience we will be available a variety of items (eg baseball bat) which adds not only interest to the game and more and additional features.
– Real player with 2.6 hrs in game
Crayola Scoot
This game is awesome!! I bought it for my 3 year old as every game I bought for her was had too complicated a menu system or controls were difficult and she just lost interest super fast. This is perfect for her and she loves it. Every other game she cries because she can’t figure it out, or gets stuck and needs my help. Crayola Scoot hooked her right in. I actually enjoy this game as much as she does, beautiful smooth game with good controls and fun. Reminds me of Dave Mirra BMX. Plus many different multiplayer options, or you can just free skate. We both LOVE IT!!
– Real player with 12.8 hrs in game
So, Crayola Scoot. Developed by Climax Games and published by Outright Games, I would not blame you if you looked at this game and thought it as a Splatoon/Tony Hawk/ Skate ripoff. I agree that this game is basically like those games combined, and with a license by Crayola of all people, it definitely got under the radar. However, should this 2018 release go above that radar? Let’s find out.
Story: From what I gathered, you are just some kid competing in the Crayola Color Cup and have competitions to do so. Not really a plot heavy game.
– Real player with 6.2 hrs in game
SkateBIRD
EDIT: I have yet to try the patch out, but seeing that they put one out so quickly makes me much more hopeful for this games future. Additionally, once you manage to get past the first ~4 missions, it is a pretty fun and very cute game. I’m really looking forward to trying it out with the patch.
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I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want to like this game. I’ve been super excited for its release, and was THRILLED when I saw it was out! But I’m pretty disappointed so far. The character select is adorable and I love it so much. But the game itself is incredibly frustrating. Every time you crash into something, the camera gets stuck when you get back on the board so you can’t easily turn away from what you just crashed into. This and other issues make it WAY too difficult to complete the first few missions because you spend so much time trying to work around the awkward controls and camera bugs. The first missions at least should be easier. I can’t get into it when I can’t accomplish anything from the very start. I really hope the developers will do something about this.
– Real player with 162.6 hrs in game
SkateBird is a very interesting game, both in the idea and final product. A game where you play as a bird that skates around on a tiny skateboard across 5 open levels where you take missions from other birds to advance the story. Really speaks for itself, but it is at least very cute in how it’s all executed. I enjoyed the game myself as someone who loves birds and likes skateboarding games in general like Tony Hawk. Though a game like this isn’t near the same quality as say Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and or 4, but I still have to give credit where credit is due, there are plenty of settings to change how you prefer to play, with adjustments on skating speed, handling, braking, etc. There are also plenty of bird skins to choose from, they even had one of a “Quaker Parrot” skin, which I own as a pet, so I how could I NOT say no to that. :3
– Real player with 17.6 hrs in game
VR Skater
VR Skater is a gem, balancing nostalgia with cutting edge technology. Not everyone is or was a skater back in the day, not everyone has played irrecoverable hours in various Tony Hawk console games. A front side nose slide may be indistinguishable from a backside tail slide to you. None of that matters. If none of anything you just read chimes, you can and will still derive huge enjoyment from this game.
This VR experience matches accessibility with challenge. There’s an “easy to pick up hard to master” vibe. Such challenge may not be for everyone in the long-term, but it has me hooked here and now.
– Real player with 81.3 hrs in game
An incredible start to Early Access!
TL:DR Pros/Cons list at the bottom of the review.
This review will be subject to change as the product evolves and more content is added, but I wanted to share my initial thoughts on what’s available right now. (Playing with Quest 2 via the official Oculus Link cable)
VRSkater is what I would consider to be the first real VR Skateboarding game on the market. It captures the feeling of being on a board and is a thrilling experience! The trick list isn’t huge at the moment, but it satisfies most of the street skating tricks I enjoy. On top of that the tricks are actually challenging when in motion. Something I immediately loved about this game was the precision required by the player to execute things properly. You’ll definitely want to play through the tutorials to get a feeling for the mechanics.
– Real player with 41.2 hrs in game
hoVRboard
This is the kind of game that just gets better the more you play and become one with the control. I’m using WMR headset and at first I couldn’t see my controllers so I thought I couldn’t play it. You’ll need to bind WMR control in the options menu, then your controllers will appear in game. Took a little while to get it but as I played and experimented I found myself having a complete blast! (PUN intended) the first time I blast jumped!! The challenges will make you work hard to complete and that is helping me to get better. Great Fun!! Really excited to see the different boards and what they will be like. Big thank you to Tomy Horst. I would buy again.
– Real player with 21.8 hrs in game
Fun for the price but it’s not quite as polished as Jet Island - some of the physics are off and there’s a few poor UI choices as well as a bunch of spots on the map that would benefit from some minor tweaks. For example halfway down one of the long downhill halfpipes where the pipes join it acts like a collision - easy fix would be to lower the bottom one a tiny bit but for some reason they havent done it and I have found 3 or 4 in 3 hours playing no doubt theres more
If they fixed up the bugs, polished the map and the physics I’d happily pay $30 for an improved Hovrboard 2 as its a lot of fun at its core
– Real player with 13.4 hrs in game
Urban Trial Tricky™ Deluxe Edition
Urban Trial Tricky
Urban Trial Tricky is a freshly ported banger straight outta Switch. First released in mid-2020, Urban Trial Tricky brought in a fantastic mixture of two fan-favorite series, Tony Hawk and Trial Xtreme, on a compacted scale and with so much more.
I’m not saying you will get something exactly from Tony Hawk and Trial Xtreme games because the game is super unique but for those who have been around the block with Tony Hawk and Trial Xtreme, brother you guys are going to feel the nostalgia kicking in, with a super unique flavor.
*– [Real player with 6.0 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198329404521)*
'Urban Trial Tricky™ Deluxe Edition' is an awesome game with lots of levels that can be repeated thanks to the many objectives that you have to achieve,
ever wanted to fly a moto while wearing a banana costume? It's all possible if you unlock enough points.
With these points you can unlock and use all sorts of different bikes, adjustements and this applies for the riders also, ect…
You can watch some cool early access gameplay here: https://youtu.be/D1G7fK-wJkc
*– [Real player with 4.8 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197994002775)*
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