![]() ![]() ![]() The experience demands players land or grind in a very particular way if they want to be successful and get the most out of their efforts. It really reinforces a key tenet from the original OlliOlli: precision. The manual introduces a critical element of risk and reward, daring players to keep a combo going throughout an entire level and punishing those who deliver anything less than excellence. Landing a manual after pulling off a grind or trick allows players to keep a combo going, allowing you to string together a series of maneuvers into a single, colossal trick. It may sound like a small difference, but it makes for a world of difference. ![]() Outside of the sleek, new art direction, the most apparent distinction at work here is the manual, a trick where skateboarders balance on their back wheels while moving forward. This feels like the game Roll7 always wanted to make. After spending many hours comparing the games side by side, I can confidently say OlliOlli 2 is a great leap forward. OlliOlli 2 seems nearly identical to its predecessor, or that was my initial impression, at least. MSRP: $14.99 (Cross-Buy, Free at launch via PS Plus) OlliOlli 2: Welcome to Olliwood (PS4, PS Vita) Simultaneously accessible and unfathomably intricate, OlliOlli lured players down the rabbit hole, presenting itself as an airy side-scroller just long enough to get its hooks into you before quickly giving way to something far weightier and more profound.Īnd now it’s been topped in virtually every conceivable way with an unexpected sequel, OlliOlli 2. It stripped away any traces of excess, resulting in an experience focused on eliciting trancelike states and a never-ending pursuit of high scores. A year ago, the minimalist skateboarding game materialized out of nowhere, deconstructing the genre and distilling its essence down the barest essentials. I wanted to complete them, not out of a sense of duty as a reviewer or a gamer, but because the game was genuinely fun.OlliOlli was a pleasant surprise. I never reached a point of complete frustration with being stuck on the challenges as it has a smooth difficulty curve. Overall, OlliOlli 2 is a challenging game to play, and still very fun. Once you master the controls you will flow into a zen-like state as smooth as the games animations. The music is a combination of jazz and muzak, which is tranquil relief from the typical rap and rock that you get in previous skateboarding games. The art style of the game is bright and vibrant, with flat-shaded character design that is dynamically nostalgic. ![]() The levels are all quite short, but filled to the brim with things to do, so mastering the controls is key. The game also includes manuals, which was not in the previous instalment, and increases the length of fun you can have. The same principal applies to grinds and launches, you must execute at the correct time to get the perfect score, but too late and it will be failure. RAD mode is where you must always do a landing correctly, so I wont be getting the platinum trophy anytime soon. But after watching other people, I realised it was me. I was convinced that the controls were sloppy. This is the part I had most problems with. The controls for this game are great as they use the ‘flick it’ style, but you must now press X as you are about to land to get a higher rating and maintain speed. ![]()
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