OlliOlli World

OlliOlli World combines platforming action with the skateboarding sports focus of the OlliOlli series, this time in a colorful, fairy-tale-stylized world full of quirky characters and side quests. The player rides through linear tracks, combining tricks, grinds, and jumps into fluid combos and trying to achieve as high a score as possible or as clean a run as possible without a single mistake, while the game demands precise timing and quick reactions similar to the previous, significantly harder entries in the series. Conversations with characters and completing small side quests open the way to new areas, giving the world its own storyline and a pleasant sense of traveling between individual regions.

On PS4 the game feels visually fresh thanks to hand-drawn environments and bold character stylization, accompanied by an energetic electronic and dance soundtrack that underlines the smooth feel of riding through each level. The game's structure offers both a story campaign and demanding optional challenges for players who want to master perfect runs through the tracks on the highest difficulty, giving the title considerable replay value long after finishing the main storyline. The controls are designed so that tricks arise from combinations of simple analog stick movements, letting the player focus more on the flow and rhythm of the ride than on memorizing complex button combinations.

Critics praised OlliOlli World especially for how accessibly it presents mechanics that were perceived as demanding for newcomers in previous entries in the series, without sacrificing depth for experienced players chasing a perfect score. With this installment, studio Roll7 shifted the series from raw arcade difficulty toward a more narrative-driven, more accessible form with a distinctive visual identity. Today the game works as an excellent choice for fans of skateboarding sports and platforming action alike, looking for a more relaxed yet still skill-demanding experience.

Why play it: For fans of skateboarding and platforming action looking for a more relaxed yet still skill-demanding experience - a more accessible presentation of mechanics that were a scarecrow for newcomers in previous entries in the series.