OlliOlli World was a terrific recreation in its personal proper (some would possibly say a 9.5) however now with the brand new VOID Riders DLC, what was deemed finest within the sequence is now even higher! The DLC provides in new mechanics, ranges, story, and occasions that blend up the move of the unique jam packed base recreation. This ice cream sundae of a videogame simply bought a cherry on high.
VOID Riders introduces aliens to Radlandia, who’ve come to look at the superb skate tradition. One of the best and most gifted skaters will get delivered to their chief Nebulord. To show your sick abilities, you’ll have to skate 15 new story ranges which might be strewn all through the 5 districts of Radlandia. These ranges up the issue over what you’ve already seen within the base recreation by switching up the extent design and including new abilities.
We now have a brand new degree talent referred to as the Grabby beam. There can be UFO’s taking pictures their Grabby beam all through the degrees, you should use this to carry out a seize and the tractor beam will elevate you to the subsequent part of the extent. This combined in with grinds, manuals, wall rides, and dozens of different methods make for a fancy cocktail of issues to recollect. One other wrinkle to the brand new ranges is that they are going to be partially hidden till lifted/kidnapped by the aliens of their UFO’s. So that you higher be quick with these reflexes and look ahead to what’s forward. It may be a tad irritating when elements of the extent aren’t totally seen leaving you to guess. With somewhat apply, touchdown a clear run, even when partially blind, feels spectacular.
There are additionally new zone bosses which might be particular ranges the place it’s much less about beating a excessive rating and extra about racing towards alien creatures. It’s an attention-grabbing twist on the components that forces you to assume extra about routes and fewer about methods. It wouldn’t be OlliOlli World with out tons of latest cosmetics and characters to pick from together with 42 new heroes to select from. This provides much more to an already strong quantity of customization.
The story brings a well-recognized model of comedy to the dialogue of the alien guests. There are 3 head aliens which have changed your mates within the pre-level cutscenes. They supply witty banter along with your character, inquiring concerning the world at massive. It’s as quirky as earlier dialogue and is inoffensive sufficient that it’s simply skippable if not your cup of tea. Nonetheless, the characters are written effectively sufficient to induce a chuckle and supply some context to the craziness unfolding within the ranges.
The OlliOlli World VOID Riders DLC is a welcome addition to a implausible recreation. When you have already exhausted OlliOlli World, this will provide you with extra motive to return for brand new rating challenges, cosmetics and mechanics. The music provides new catchy lo-fi beats and the writing stays healthful all through. One of the constructive issues to be stated about VOID Riders is that it reminds you of how nice OlliOlli World is and continues to be.
