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Skater XL

Skater XL

July 28, 2020
EASY DAY STUDIOS PTY LTD
3.5/5.0(5,500 reviews)
~2h playtime
Metacritic 57
Sport

Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC

Mixed

Player feedback on Skater XL is highly polarized, with passionate praise from fans who appreciate the game's realism and modding community, while critical reviews highlight significant frustrations with limited content and lack of development from the creators. A strong contingent of users feels the game has immense potential but is currently not fulfilling it due to neglect from developers.

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About This Game

Skater XL revolutionizes skateboarding gameplay with its Independent Foot Control System and physics-based mechanics, offering players unparalleled freedom of expression. Set in iconic real-world locations, skaters can choose from pro skateboarders or customize their own legend with gear from over 30 brands, all while embracing an active modding community.

Highlights

  • Physics-based controls with no pre-programmed tricks
  • Real-world inspired skate locations like Downtown LA and Easy Day High School
  • Play as skateboard pros like Tiago Lemos and Evan Smith
  • Extensive character customization with gear from recognized skate brands
  • Hundreds of trick challenges to enhance skills
  • Thriving modding community for endless creativity
  • Legit soundtrack featuring artists like Modest Mouse and Interpol

Platforms

Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
PC

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone
Languages:
EnglishFrench (Canada)French (France)GermanItalianPortuguese (Brazil)Portuguese (Portugal)Spanish
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Mixed

Player feedback on Skater XL is highly polarized, with passionate praise from fans who appreciate the game's realism and modding community, while critical reviews highlight significant frustrations with limited content and lack of development from the creators. A strong contingent of users feels the game has immense potential but is currently not fulfilling it due to neglect from developers.

Pros

  • • Realistic skateboarding physics and controls
  • • Immense potential for creativity and expression through mods
  • • Strong community and support for user-generated content
  • • No missions, pure skateboarding experience
  • • High replay value and rewarding gameplay

Cons

  • • Lack of official content and updates
  • • Some players experience technical issues and crashes
  • • Reliance on mods to enhance gameplay experience
  • • Limited default map selection and designs
  • • Criticism of game mechanics feeling unintuitive or janky

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Skater XL — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skater XL worth playing?
Skater XL has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 3.5 out of 5 across 5,500 reviews.
Is Skater XL single-player or multiplayer?
Skater XL supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
What platforms is Skater XL available on?
Skater XL is available on PS4.
When did Skater XL release?
Skater XL released on July 28, 2020.
What is Skater XL's age rating?
Skater XL carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone.