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[Skyzard]

I enjoyed the hell out of it as well.

The Cons:

- The difficulty may be too much for some to handle.

*Laughs*

I'm ready.

I reckon it should be have been like a few bux less though (£6 is perfect for PS+ but seems like US skater fans are getting milked a tad/$2). You can't see friend scores in the daily grind?

Tiny bit worried about re-playability. Level editor would have been awesome and friend high scores need to get added.

Can't wait to actually play it though, looks like a lot of fun from all I've watched and read.

 

[Artorias]

Sounds great but I'm surprised by that price. I'll be waiting for $5 or less.

 

[Edgeward]

I'm ready for tomorrow.

 

[Takao]

I've added a bunch more reviews.

 

[Hasney]

Damn. I Was already pumped but now I really cannot wait.

 

[Sendou]

Why isn't this in Europe This game sounds potentially great. I will probably get it.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

Jason Killingsworth, one of Edge's editors, tweeted this:

2D skateboarding game OlliOlli for Vita is crazy good. Perfect blend of Skate, Canabalt and Hotline Miami. Two thumbsticks wayyy up.

 

[toythatkills]

I've added a bunch more reviews.

This seems to be getting much higher scores from publications I've never heard of, as if they're getting their first review codes and they don't wanna piss anyone off or something.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

This seems to be getting much higher scores from publications I've never heard of, as if they're getting their first review codes and they don't wanna piss anyone off or something.

You just wait.

 

[Corto]

This game is part of a promotion on PSN where you get money back if you buy several things.

Is there a similar promo in Europe? Anyone?

 

[SmokyDave]

Grabbing this as soon as it goes up tomorrow. I was looking forward to it but the universal praise in the OP has me thinking I might've underestimated how good it is. Sweet.

 

[Carl]

"Not a must have so wait til it's free" hmm

Personally really enjoyed what I've played of this last year. Really addictive and great fun. Maybe a touch on the expensive side, but well worth it in my opinion

 

[De-mon]

Fun as hell, and good sountrack too.

 

[Twinduct]

Looking forward to this.
Wasn't there something about a daily challenge mode for this game?

Nvm just saw in the psnstroes vid =)

 

[Deputy Dangle]

Looking forward to this.
Wasn't there something about a daily challenge mode for this game?

Yep, there have been a few videos circling the Playstation Network thread that have shown it off. It pretty much sold me on the game.

 

[De-mon]

Looking forward to this.
Wasn't there something about a daily challenge mode for this game?

Yes. Every day you have a new Spot challenge.

 

[Twinduct]

Yep, there have been a few videos circling the Playstation Network thread that have shown it off. It pretty much sold me on the game.

Thanks! Yeah watching vids now (Was on a semi black out). Really shaped up decently!

 

[Olliewilldie]

Been following this for a while and I cannot wait. Insta buy. I really need a larger memory card :/

 

[Sendou]

Jason Killingsworth, one of Edge's editors, tweeted this:

Damn it's like this game was personally tailored for me. Any word on € price?

 

[Tizoc]

shaking my fist at SEN.....

Technically there is a way to 'gift' games on PSN.
Buy the code from Amazon.com and then make a giveaway or send it to the person you want to gift it to.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

Edge review:

http://www.edge-online.com/review/olliolli-review/

Pulling off tricks in OlliOlli – each precision twist, rotation and flick of the Vita’s left analogue stick – feels as satisfying for your fingers to negotiate as any fighting game finishing move. So even if you’re terrible at the game, even if you can’t land a single trick or grind, even if your scores barely creep into triple digits, your avatar’s tumbling faceplant will still imprint the outline of a grinning mouth in the pavement.

 

[Acquiescence]

Always had an eye on this game, but didn't expect it to receive such a rapturous response. Then again, those are a bunch of reviews from sites I've never heard of before.

Still, for £6 how wrong can you go?

 

[SmokyDave]

Edge review:

http://www.edge-online.com/review/olliolli-review/

Another glowing review!

I don't agree with this part though:

In general hardware terms, it’s impossible to overstate the competition-shaming elegance of the Vita’s analogue sticks, and OlliOlli offers the most satisfying proof of concept yet.

Patently false. The Vita has no competition.

 

[flipswitch]

If you thought this game is expensive I bought Spelunky not that long ago for $21.95 on PSN AUS...

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...unky/cid=EP4407-PCSB00359_00-SPELUNKY00000000

 

[rmanthorp]

I WANT IT!

Spoiler

Need to get a vita tho...

 

[panama chief]

Technically there is a way to 'gift' games on PSN.
Buy the code from Amazon.com and then make a giveaway or send it to the person you want to gift it to.

ahhh. gotcha. just gonna take some unplayed games to gamestop for a $20 network card.

 

[$h@d0w]

January 23rd, 2014 (Asia)

 

[Toma]

I was randomly clicking this thread, expecting to see a lot of shitty reviews and comments about a small shitty game and laugh about it. I did not expect... this.

 

[Number45]

controls as tight as a gnats chuff

*adds to list of personally approved review sites*

 

[KlotePino]

Damn I want this before I go on holiday today. What time would this be up on PSN?

 

[Hanmik]

*adds to list of personally approved review sites*

I don´t know if my Vita is acting up.. but controls are not "that" tight.. The game does not perform the tricks I try to pull of.. it´s like the left stick has a life of it´s own in this game..

 

[silver.tongue]

Too much to play right now after the 14For14 promo... Will get it on a plus discount eventually.

 

[get2sammyb]

I really liked this, too. Perhaps not quite as much as some of the other sites listed, but it is good.

OlliOlli’s certainly not going to kickstart an extreme sports revival, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not worth your time. This fairly straightforward side-scrolling skateboarding simulation incorporates some sneaky systems that will keep you hooked until you hit the perfect heelflip and five-o, even if the odd oversight in its leaderboards system will leave you pondering the point. It’s not up to par with the Birdman at his best, but this tiny hawk is still good enough to get you in a flap.

http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psnvita/olliolli

 

[Hanmik]

my game crashed alot for me last night.. did anybody else expirience this ..?

 

[Loudninja]

GodisaGeek 9/10
http://www.godisageek.com/2014/01/olliolli-review/

 

[DirtyLarry]

I actually skated for 10 years of my life a very long time ago, back when the Bones Brigade was searching for Animal Chin, so skateboarding itself has a special place in my heart. Any video game that involves skating is an InstaBuy for me, however it sounds like this game is good on it's own merits, which is the icing on the cake. Cannot wait to pick it up. Hopefully it hits the PSN a bit earlier than usual, as it looks like I might be leaving work early and working from home thanks to some snow.

 

[get2sammyb]

my game crashed alot for me last night.. did anybody else expirience this ..?

Yeah, it crashed once for me. Not a big deal, just rebooted the game and it's been fine since. I actually assumed it was a Vita error...

 

[POWERSPHERE]

will this come out elsewhere as ill never own a Vita unfortunately

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

You have my attention!

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Definitely picking this up today.

 

[Acquiescence]

Eurogamer - 9/10

Did the Vita just get the first essential title of 2014 or something?!

 

[illmatic22]

But, Indie games are teh suck right?

 

[18-Volt]

Reminds me of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2-3 GBC. They were awesome games considering limitations of the console.

 

[Cardon]

will this come out elsewhere as ill never own a Vita unfortunately

Doesn't seem too likely at the moment per this comment from one of the devs:

At the moment I should say that it’s a PlayStation Vita exclusive, and Sony has given us this opportunity so we want to stay true to that. In the future with Sony’s blessing we would obviously like to see our game on the PS4 since it would be amazing. So we’ll see. There’s nothing in the pipeline at the moment, but we would love to do it.

 

[SmokyDave]

Eurogamer - 9/10

Did the Vita just get the first essential title of 2014 or something?!

Don't sound so surprised!

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Eurogamer - 9/10

Did the Vita just get the first essential title of 2014 or something?!

I don't need any other reason to buy but it's always good to read such glowing reviews for an upstart. Imagine if Sony gets these guys to make some PS4 indie games.

 

[coolasj19]

I was randomly clicking this thread, expecting to see a lot of shitty reviews and comments about a small shitty game and laugh about it. I did not expect... this.

Pssst... The last time a Vita game got such an amount of glowing reviews was Tearaway.
;D

I don't need any other reason to buy but it's always good to read such glowing reviews for an upstart. Imagine if Sony gets these guys to make some PS4 indie games.

Or some Vita indie games !! Freaking PS4 is gonna be flooded with them. Sony published or not.

 

[Sendou]

Don't sound so surprised!

I'm surprised for one. Heard about the game first time a month ago and I had no idea it would be received this well.

I'm extremely glad to have a reason to spend some time with my Vita though.

 

[Hanmik]

Yeah, it crashed once for me. Not a big deal, just rebooted the game and it's been fine since. I actually assumed it was a Vita error...

there is a small problem .. but they are working on it..

that´s good to know.. because the game crashed on me when I had a good run..

 

[Crimson Clown]

This game IMO is NOT worth $10+. This game is such a pocket game. This game could easily be put on the APP store instead of the VITA. However I do find it interesting.

I completely disagree with this, it would be awful on a touch screen only device.

It could do with some more content but it does have a very high degree of replayability so even that's not a big issue. The leader board integration needs an overall too.

Still, essential purchase for every Vita owner I'd say.