An incredibly chill game with a surprisingly not-chill back half.
OlliOlli World is all about the vibes and it truly has some of the best vibes. My play clock for this game ran several hours longer than it should have simply because I'd leave the game running while I did stuff around the house because the soundtrack is perfect.
The first 3 worlds were a relaxing trip. Playing a few levels were a perfect way to unwind. I found getting the highest score on every level to be a nice little accomplishment but not too challenging. I'd feel good if I did a whole level in one go. I'd do some challenges when I felt like it or when I really wanted the article of clothing to make my skater look cool. Some of the challenges were maybe a bit poorly worded as I would swear I did them but it didn't count. No matter. It's chill. No stress.
That all went right out the window when I got to World 4. You enjoying a nice relaxing game? No sir. Not anymore. Time to get sweaty palms. Hope you didn't want anymore cool clothing because the only way to get any bonuses now is to do an entire level in one combo.
My entire relationship with the game changed. Instead of being a chill way to relax, I just gripped the controller and barreled through the rest of the game.
Oh well. It was fun while it lasted.
+ Most chill video game soundtrack in years
+ Good vibes
+ Wonderful aesthetic
+ 60% chill
- Unclear challenges
- Way too much dialogue
- Massive difficulty spike
- 40% not chill
OlliOlli World is all about the vibes and it truly has some of the best vibes. My play clock for this game ran several hours longer than it should have simply because I'd leave the game running while I did stuff around the house because the soundtrack is perfect.
The first 3 worlds were a relaxing trip. Playing a few levels were a perfect way to unwind. I found getting the highest score on every level to be a nice little accomplishment but not too challenging. I'd feel good if I did a whole level in one go. I'd do some challenges when I felt like it or when I really wanted the article of clothing to make my skater look cool. Some of the challenges were maybe a bit poorly worded as I would swear I did them but it didn't count. No matter. It's chill. No stress.
That all went right out the window when I got to World 4. You enjoying a nice relaxing game? No sir. Not anymore. Time to get sweaty palms. Hope you didn't want anymore cool clothing because the only way to get any bonuses now is to do an entire level in one combo.
My entire relationship with the game changed. Instead of being a chill way to relax, I just gripped the controller and barreled through the rest of the game.
Oh well. It was fun while it lasted.
+ Most chill video game soundtrack in years
+ Good vibes
+ Wonderful aesthetic
+ 60% chill
- Unclear challenges
- Way too much dialogue
- Massive difficulty spike
- 40% not chill