Software:Skater XL

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Short description: 2020 video game
Skater XL
Developer(s)Easy Day Studios
Publisher(s)Easy Day Studios
Platform(s)
ReleaseMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • WW: 28 July 2020
Nintendo Switch
  • WW: 5 December 2023
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Skater XL is a 2020 sports video game developed and published by Easy Day Studios for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Development

Developer Easy Day Studios is based in Long Beach, California.[1] Skater XL released in early access for PC on 19 December 2018.[2]

In April 2020, it was announced that the finished game would be released in July of that year for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Professional skateboarders Tom Asta, Tiago Lemos, Evan Smith, and Brandon Westgate were announced as playable characters.[3] The release date was eventually revealed as 7 July.[4]

On 6 June, the game was delayed to 28 July except for the Switch, which would have its release date announced in the "coming weeks".[5]

On 16 July Easy Day Studios revealed that Modest Mouse, Band of Horses, Getter, Interpol, Future Islands, Animal Collective, Silversun Pickups, Starheadbody, Built to Spill, Cende, Kratos Himself, The Shivas, and Westkust would all be featured in the games soundtrack.[6]

A free game update was released on 6 August 2021, adding online multiplayer to all platforms after being in an "open beta" stage.[7]

On 7 November 2023, it was announced that the game will release for Nintendo Switch on 5 December of that year.[8]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(PC) 56/100[9]
(PS4) 57/100[10]
(XONE) 59/100[11]
Review scores
PublicationScore
GameSpot5/10[17]
IGN5/10[13]
Jeuxvideo.com11/20[19]
Nintendo World Report8/10[14]
PC Games7/10[18]
Push SquareStarStarStarStarStar[15]
Shacknews5/10[16]

Skater XL received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator website Metacritic.[9][10][11] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received weak approval, being recommended by 27% of critics.[12]

Critics generally praised the game for its trick system and replay editor but criticized it for its tutorials, and lack of content.

References

  1. ↑ Quintero, Michael (September 14, 2020). "Review: Skater XL shreds the rest". https://dailytitan.com/lifestyle/review-skater-xl-shreds-the-rest/article_5039c020-f6d0-11ea-8e81-637f7b9b9881.html. 
  2. ↑ Samuel Horti (2018-12-08). "Skater XL is a realistic skateboard sim coming to Early Access this month" (in en). PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/skater-xl-is-a-realistic-skateboard-sim-coming-to-early-access-this-month/. 
  3. ↑ "Skater XL ollies out of early access this summer, joined by a few pros" (in en-US). 2020-04-05. https://www.pcgamesn.com/skater-xl/release-date?callback=in&code=ZMNKMDGZNJQTM2E4ZC0ZZMUWLWJIY2UTZMYXYTKWMWVJMMI3&state=41bef71b836a4a558fe1ee97f17b3f71. 
  4. ↑ McIntyre, Brandon (2020-05-05). "Skater XL Release Date Announced" (in en). https://gamerant.com/skater-xl-release-date-announced/. 
  5. ↑ "Skater XL delayed to July 28 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, unannounced date for Switch" (in en-US). 2020-06-07. https://www.gematsu.com/2020/06/skater-xl-delayed-to-july-28-for-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc-unannounced-date-for-switch. 
  6. ↑ Comments, Gavin Sheehan | (2020-07-16). "Skater XL Reveals All The Soundtrack Bands & Artists" (in en). https://bleedingcool.com/games/skater-xl-reveals-all-the-soundtrack-bands-artists/. 
  7. ↑ Russell, Curtis (2021-08-06). "Skater XL Free Multiplayer Update" (in en-US). https://www.sportsgamersonline.com/games/extreme/skater-xl-free-multiplayer-update/. 
  8. ↑ "Skater XL Finally Sticks A Switch Release Date" (in en-GB). 2023-11-28. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/11/skater-xl-finally-sticks-a-switch-release-date. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Skater XL for PC Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/skater-xl/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved 21 January 2025. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Skater XL for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/skater-xl/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. Retrieved 21 January 2025. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Skater XL for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/session-skate-sim/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one. Retrieved 21 January 2025. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Skater XL". OpenCritic. https://opencritic.com/game/9574/skater-xl. 
  13. ↑ Reilly, Luke (30 July 2020). "Skater XL Review". IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/skater-xl-review. Retrieved 27 January 2025. 
  14. ↑ Orona, Alex (13 December 2023). "Skater XL (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/65768/skater-xl-switch-review. Retrieved 21 January 2025. 
  15. ↑ Barker, Sammy (7 August 2020). "Skater XL Review (PS4)". Push Square. https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/skater_xl. Retrieved 21 January 2025. 
  16. ↑ Mejia, Ozzie (4 August 2020). "Skater XL review: Extra small package". Shacknews. https://www.shacknews.com/article/119580/skater-xl-review-extra-small-package. Retrieved 21 January 2025. 
  17. ↑ Mat, Paget (21 August 2020). "Skater XL Review – Too Little To Skate". GameSpot. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/skater-xl-review-too-little-to-skate/1900-6417529/. Retrieved 21 January 2025. 
  18. ↑ Schmid, Lukas (August 8, 2020). "Skater XL im Test: Die Simulation für Skatefans mit Niveau" (in de-DE). https://www.pcgames.de/Skater-XL-Spiel-72791/Tests/Skatesimulation-Einzelspieler-Skater-XL-im-Test-1355665/. 
  19. ↑ "Skater XL : Une simulation au potentiel énorme gâchée par sa technique". July 29, 2020. https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1265327/skater-xl-une-simulation-au-potentiel-enorme-gachee-par-sa-technique.htm. 



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