Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game

This game is sick but the real problem is this : The developers are a bit lazy and the best way to play the game is downloading a lot of mods. It's weird that you have to download an entire mod to just modify the game physics to make everything play better. Map wise its like mandatory to download mods or you won't have any really, same with cosmetics.

Grinding and flip tricks are pretty easy to do. transistion/bowls/vert skating is a bit harder imo.

Game is really cool, I just wish by now they would have incorporated all the popular mods into their base game.

very fun, realistic skate simulator

its really fun and addictive but its a shame it costs so much. but either way worth every penny

best skate game. unlimited customization and mods that really tie in the realism (if that's what you're after). would 100% recommend.

Great game, played it for hundreds of hours. the revolutionary analog control system felt so natural, left stick left and right right leg..as close as it gets to real life tricks converted into a gampad. skate 3 was already a big change from the square/circle/x/triangle/ set up like in thps and thtas coming from a thps veteran.
I with the mods would be a little more user friendly, or at least the most important ones, like pop height, manual catch (idk why ppl even play this game without a manual catch :P) and few others,. i recently installed the game but was overwhelmed with the amount of different little custom menus to tweak the game to just how you like it which is good thing overall but takes some research and relearning few things after a few years break,
Does ps5 verions also get same mods as on pc or just maps are considered mods on consoles?

Standouts:
- Each analog stick on the controllers controls the feet

Pro's:
- skating feels both realistic and arcade-y (mix of Session and Skate)

cons:
- zero story/challenges/depth
- Each "update" is a community made map, with zero addition to any QOL, new game modes, in game stats, etc.
- Feels like the dev's post these 'updates' blissfully unaware of all the negative feedback in their comments.
- $45cad for this is outrageous for what there is to offer

wait for Skate. or go play Session instead

they dont update the game its the moders

I have two different gamepads, both of which I tried with numerous 'fixes' from around the internet. From what I can gather, this has been a problem for FIVE YEARS. This game should be removed from the store, it's just straight up broken.

Great game for realistic skating, great mods and maps

Game was great until my controller refused to work for the game. My controller works in every other steam game except this one. I just want to play the game again.

Save your money. The game feels unfinished and years after development, it hasn't gotten any better. I have installed this game 5 times over to see if it improves and it does not. An option in the game itself will produce a red error screen that will take over the entire screen and make it unplayable without a reset. I had high hopes for this game. But spend your money and interest somewhere else.

its good in my opinion. USE MOD MAPS!!!!!

Don't know if I actually got through the tutorial because there was absolutely no purpose in this game. Customization was as minimal as absolutely possible, controls were great if you could get passed the fact of your characters ankles were basically Gumby, but you would break your neck over a leaf. Shreds were minimal, definitely not the hype I was hoping to fill my needs

No developer updates(non community made) in years, while things are left unfinished/broken. Just like dad coming back from getting milk..............

So i have been playing both Skater XL and Session: Skate Sim. They both have the same problem. That camera man view. I just want an option to have a normal camera view. I don't need my camera angle looking like I have a filmer fallowing me. I'm not getting clips, just playing the game. Other than that I can recommend both games for different reasons.

its decent, not worth $40 but would buy on sale or if ur really into skating games like skate, tony hawk, or thrasher skate and destroy. it feels like a early access game and lacks content but can be fun to skate around with its unique controls. i bet a sequel would be incredible but id recommend emulating the skate games on rpcs3 and waiting for a sale

Devs abandoned this game. Dont buy this game.

such a fun game if modded well

Basically a scam.

Play Session: Skate Sim instead.

This seems to be an abandoned.

I really enjoy this game, it's very nice to play if you feel like having a chill and relaxing skate sesh

As someone who grew up with the skate series, I was looking for something to scratch the skateboarding sim itch. I really enjoy the controls for this as each thumb-stick corresponds to your feet. I highly recommend getting mods to help personalize your experience. Great game to just shut your brain off for and skate.

It gets boring after some time

goated with mods

Great Game

fun

good game needs achivementss

Honestly the vanilla game is meh and I'd rather play session if this game wasn't mod compatible. But with mods, this game is actually insane. Thank god I finally got a pc and decided to put time into modding because this is literally the only game I can just shut my mind off, play, and just chill. I would 1000% recommend getting this game if you intend on modding it.

Broken, controller support broken. Not playable. Avoid. My game time was a long time ago but the devs have abandoned game.

Great way to spend a few minutes here and there and develop your “skate brain”

Would definitely recommend if your obsessed with skateboarding like I am

hella fun when modded

Honestly imo, with mods this game is really incredible tons of maps and custom gear along with pretty realistic gravity settings. The set up process is lowk cancer so watch a milky video if you ever need help.

the game used to be great when it was ran by the modding community. its a shell of its former self now

Awesome game, very promising at the start. Developers completely forgot about it and now the modders are the only thing keeping it relevant and playable

Skate3 if it were made by skaters

o jogo é bom, se você jogou qualquer jogo "skate" você vai gostar desse jogo, o controle é até melhor, os devs estão sempre colocando coisas novas no jogo

Extremely fun and challenging, does require mods to be really fun however

Not bad, but really good with the right mods. Modding community is incredible.

good

Yeah don't buy it, I bought this game a long freaking time ago, not long after it released and the last major update was 2 years ago, the rest of it relies on user content in their god awful mod menu. They took away all the good realism mods, they don't have a scoring system which feels like one of the most basic parts of a skate boarding game. Emulate Skate 3 and/or wait for the new Skate to come out, don't give these dudes your money

Very good game

really fun but only if you have or know how to mod

I recently spent 18 hours playing Skater XL, and I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it! The realistic physics and smooth controls make it a skateboarding game like no other. Pulling off tricks feels incredibly satisfying, and the attention to detail in the skate mechanics is impressive.

One of my favorite aspects is the freedom to explore and create my own lines. The open-ended approach lets you get creative and find unique ways to tackle each environment. The graphics are crisp, and the animations are fluid, adding to the overall immersive experience.

However, I did notice that the game could benefit from more varied environments and challenges to keep things fresh. While the existing maps are well-designed, additional locations and objectives would add even more depth to the gameplay.

Overall, Skater XL is a fantastic game for skateboarding enthusiasts. Its realistic approach and responsive controls make it a must-try for anyone who loves the sport. I highly recommend it, with the hope that future updates will bring even more content to enjoy.

Trash company that barely put out a functioning demo and now relies on modders to announce "updates".

Eat shit easy day studios.

this game is amazing once you start messing with mods

I love this game so much. I got it in early and it worked great. One day I could no longer play and no matter what controller i use i can not get it to play. I play sessions and ive never had this problem. I just want to play my favorite game again

best sim idk hhow i got 9 hours on it

EA can EAt my shorts.

Best Skateboarding Game Ever

Played Skate 3 from release date until this game dropped during LockDowns, haven't bothered playing Session Or Skate 3 since. The vanilla version gets your feet wet, then when you get the mods installed you open pandoras box.

Think of a spot in real life or that you saw in a skate video and it''s more than likely available to skate, same goes for any gear or so on. The possibilities are endless, the Devs more or less gave up but the community carrying it strong.

Can't say the game is good or poor. What i will say is the game is friendly for new players to dual stick skating but the game is buggy. Would give this game a positive vote but the devs gave up on this game long time ago and continue to rely on mods to keep it relevant. Mods can and will make this game shine especially the stats menu to make the physics feel less 'moon floaty'.

Buy the game on sale and for christ sakes dont expect anything from the dev team. Only from dedicated mod creators.

good skate sim!