OlliOlli World (Cross-platform, 2022)

Release date: Tuesday 8th February 2022

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Published by: Private Division

Developed by: Roll7

Genres: Sports

Story Driveđź“– 8/20
Accessibility🚪 16/20
Depth🤿 8/20
Challengeđź’€ 14/20
Duration⌛ 13/20
Freedom🌎 6/20
Review Scores
4xDEC
Fouttaf Score
Dimension: 4
Despite OlliOlli World's charismatic and highly detailed art style—which is a massive leap in quality over OlliOlli2—the core ambition hasn’t shifted much from its predecessors. It doesn’t try to reinvent the formula, nor does it need to. Instead, it doubles down on sheer content, expanding its level variety and creative challenges to push the gameplay to its absolute limits.
The Flair: D
From the very first moment, OlliOlli World radiates effortless coolness. Its visual style, music, and overall vibe welcome you in and never let go. It’s not just a great-looking game; its identity is built around its aesthetic, shaping how you experience the world and interact with the mechanics. Cosmetics play a huge role, serving as the primary rewards throughout your adventure. While they don’t affect gameplay, they reinforce the game’s playful, stylish energy, making them a fun incentive to keep pushing forward. The soundtrack—though not original to the game—is a flawless compilation of tracks that fit the vibe like a glove, enhancing the flow-state feeling of every run.
The Feel: E
The adrenaline rush of landing tricks and chaining combos in OlliOlli World is absolutely insane when the game is at its best. It’s the definition of "easy to learn, hard to master", but done with incredible finesse. The depth of its trick system is ridiculous, pushing a genre that could have been simple and arcadey into something complex, fluid, and deeply rewarding. At its heart, the score system is everything. Whether you’re perfecting your lines, optimizing tricks, or simply trying to survive a gnarly run, the game keeps you engaged with layer upon layer of mastery. The best part? The learning curve is flawlessly executed. Tutorials are drip-fed throughout the adventure, spaced out just enough to let you enjoy and experiment with each new technique before throwing the next challenge at you. It’s game design wizardry, making the game both approachable and endlessly rewarding.
The Fuel: C
While OlliOlli World doesn’t overstay its welcome, its real strength is in replayability. Every level gives you four different ways to push yourself—no checkpoints, specific challenges, high-score chasing, and an extra task that only unlocks after completion. It’s the kind of game that feels short on paper, but only if you treat it as a one-and-done experience. If you’re in it for the challenge, there’s tons to sink your teeth into. That said, the reward loop could have been stronger. The cosmetic unlocks are fun, but they don’t quite hit hard enough as a long-term incentive. You’re not unlocking new boards with gameplay effects, no crazy new mechanics—just aesthetic flair. It’s fine, but it doesn’t fully capitalize on how much the game makes you want to improve.
Excellent
87
Classic Score
Conclusions
OlliOlli World takes skateboarding to Nirvana, but in the most chill, laid-back way possible. It’s technical, rewarding, and polished to near perfection, yet never intimidating, welcoming both skateboarding newbies and trick combo junkies alike. This is the kind of game you fall into, not just play. It flows, it vibes, and it constantly asks—how far do you want to take this? However much you decide to squeeze out of it is up to you, but hats off, Roll7—you absolutely nailed it.
OlliOlli World
OlliOlli World (Cross-platform, 2022)
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Release date: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Published by: Private Division
Developed by: Roll7
Genres: Sports
Trait Chart
Story Drive đź“– 8/20
Accessibility 🚪 16/20
Depth 🤿 8/20
Challenge đź’€ 14/20
Duration ⌛ 13/20
Freedom 🌎 6/20
Review Scores
4xDEC
Fouttaf Score
Dimension: 4
Despite OlliOlli World's charismatic and highly detailed art style—which is a massive leap in quality over OlliOlli2—the core ambition hasn’t shifted much from its predecessors. It doesn’t try to reinvent the formula, nor does it need to. Instead, it doubles down on sheer content, expanding its level variety and creative challenges to push the gameplay to its absolute limits.
The Flair: D
From the very first moment, OlliOlli World radiates effortless coolness. Its visual style, music, and overall vibe welcome you in and never let go. It’s not just a great-looking game; its identity is built around its aesthetic, shaping how you experience the world and interact with the mechanics. Cosmetics play a huge role, serving as the primary rewards throughout your adventure. While they don’t affect gameplay, they reinforce the game’s playful, stylish energy, making them a fun incentive to keep pushing forward. The soundtrack—though not original to the game—is a flawless compilation of tracks that fit the vibe like a glove, enhancing the flow-state feeling of every run.
The Feel: E
The adrenaline rush of landing tricks and chaining combos in OlliOlli World is absolutely insane when the game is at its best. It’s the definition of "easy to learn, hard to master", but done with incredible finesse. The depth of its trick system is ridiculous, pushing a genre that could have been simple and arcadey into something complex, fluid, and deeply rewarding. At its heart, the score system is everything. Whether you’re perfecting your lines, optimizing tricks, or simply trying to survive a gnarly run, the game keeps you engaged with layer upon layer of mastery. The best part? The learning curve is flawlessly executed. Tutorials are drip-fed throughout the adventure, spaced out just enough to let you enjoy and experiment with each new technique before throwing the next challenge at you. It’s game design wizardry, making the game both approachable and endlessly rewarding.
The Fuel: C
While OlliOlli World doesn’t overstay its welcome, its real strength is in replayability. Every level gives you four different ways to push yourself—no checkpoints, specific challenges, high-score chasing, and an extra task that only unlocks after completion. It’s the kind of game that feels short on paper, but only if you treat it as a one-and-done experience. If you’re in it for the challenge, there’s tons to sink your teeth into. That said, the reward loop could have been stronger. The cosmetic unlocks are fun, but they don’t quite hit hard enough as a long-term incentive. You’re not unlocking new boards with gameplay effects, no crazy new mechanics—just aesthetic flair. It’s fine, but it doesn’t fully capitalize on how much the game makes you want to improve.
Conclusions

OlliOlli World takes skateboarding to Nirvana, but in the most chill, laid-back way possible. It’s technical, rewarding, and polished to near perfection, yet never intimidating, welcoming both skateboarding newbies and trick combo junkies alike. This is the kind of game you fall into, not just play. It flows, it vibes, and it constantly asks—how far do you want to take this? However much you decide to squeeze out of it is up to you, but hats off, Roll7—you absolutely nailed it.

Excellent
87
Classic Score