Both games in one package
Our options for skateboarding games on Nintendo Switch will be a little less limited as of next month. Roll7’s side-scrollingOlliOlliseries is heading to the system asOlliOlli: Switch Stance, a bundle of both games. This new Switch version releases digitally on February 14 for a reasonable $14.99.
If you’ve never triedOlliOlliorOlliOlli 2, the controls are streamlined in a way that’s approachable for beginners while still providing a rewarding challenge when you’re striving to meet certain goals in every level. With practice, you’ll get to the point where you may string all of your tricks together in one big satisfying line. Suddenly, none of your high scores are good enough. Just “one more run.”
This may not be the covetedTony Hawk’s Pro SkaterSwitch port of our dreams (skating games, in general, have had such ridiculous highs and lows over the years), but it’s going to draw out smiles.OlliOlliis a swell little series that you may pick up and play without much fuss. Having it readily accessible on Switch is a no-brainer, and maybe this can help set Roll7 up for another sequel.
In the meantime, I’ll continue making my way throughSpyro: Year of the Dragon. Prior to playingSpyro Reignited Trilogy, I had no idea there was a skateboarding game lurking in here. The trick system and physics can be weirdly fussy, but it’s an okay distraction from the treasure-collecting platforming. If that sounds like Stockholm syndrome taking effect, you might be right. These are desperate times.
All I’m saying is we need more good-ass skateboarding games. AddOlliOllito your list if it’s new to you or you’re down to double dip on Switch. Otherwise, there’sSkater XL,Session, andSkatebird.
