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{{Short description|2014 video game}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = OlliOlli
| image = OlliOlli logo 255x255.png
| developer = [[Roll7]]
| publisher = {{Unbulleted list
| Roll7
| [[Devolver Digital]] {{small|(PC, Android)}}
| [[Curve Digital]] {{small|(3DS, Wii U, Xbox One, Switch)}}
}}
| platforms = [[Windows]], [[OS X]], [[Linux]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation Vita]], [[Xbox One]], [[Wii U]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[Nintendo Switch]]
| released = '''Vita'''{{Video game release|WW|22 January 2014}}'''Windows, OS X, Linux'''{{Video game release|WW|22 July 2014}}'''PS3, PS4'''{{Video game release|NA|26 August 2014|EU|27 August 2014}}'''Android'''{{Video game release|WW|23 December 2014}}'''3DS, Wii U'''{{Video game release|NA|5 March 2015|EU|20 March 2015}}'''Xbox One'''{{Video game release|WW|6 March 2015}}'''Switch'''{{Video game release|WW|14 February 2019}}
| genre = [[Sports video game|Sports]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
}}
'''''OlliOlli''''' is a [[skateboarding]] [[video game]] developed and published by [[Roll7]]. It was released for [[PlayStation Vita]] on 21 January 2014 in North America, and on 22 January 2014 in Europe.
The game received a port for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[OS X]] and [[Linux]], developed by General Arcade and published by [[Devolver Digital]], a port for [[PlayStation 3]] and [[PlayStation 4]], developed by [[BlitWorks]] and again published by [[Roll7]], a port for [[Xbox One]], [[Wii U]], and [[Nintendo 3DS]], developed by [[Carbon (video game developer)|Carbon]] and published by [[Curve Digital]], and a port for [[Android (operating system)|Android]], developed by [[BlitWorks]] and published by [[Devolver Digital]]. A collection of both games released for Nintendo Switch on 14 February 2019, titled ''OlliOlli: Switch Stance''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gematsu.com/2019/01/olliolli-1-and-2-coming-to-switch-as-olliolli-switch-stance-on-february-14|title=OlliOlli 1 and 2 coming to Switch as OlliOlli: Switch Stance on February 14|date=8 January 2019|publisher=Gematsu|accessdate=30 January 2019|archive-date=31 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190131093617/https://gematsu.com/2019/01/olliolli-1-and-2-coming-to-switch-as-olliolli-switch-stance-on-february-14|url-status=live}}</ref>
A sequel, ''[[OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood]]'', was announced for PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4 on 25 September 2014, and was released on 3 March 2015 in North America, and on 4 March 2015 in Europe.<ref name="Sequel">{{cite web |url=http://ca.ign.com/articles/2015/02/25/olliolli-2-gets-a-release-date |title=OlliOlli2 gets a release date |last=Porter |first=Matt |work=[[IGN]] |date=25 February 2015 |accessdate=25 February 2015 |archive-date=27 February 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150227020920/http://ca.ign.com/articles/2015/02/25/olliolli-2-gets-a-release-date |url-status=live }}</ref> Another sequel, ''[[OlliOlli World]]'', was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, [[PlayStation 5]], Xbox One, [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]] and Microsoft Windows on 8 February 2022.
On 9 April 2016, it was announced that Roll7 cooperated with Spanish publisher and distributor Badland Games to bring ''OlliOlli'' and ''OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood'' to retail stores, delivered as ''OlliOlli: Epic Combo Edition'' for PlayStation 4.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/04/09/olliolli-ps4-disc-coming-summer-2016/ |title=OlliOlli PS4 Physical Editions Coming This Summer |date=9 April 2016 |publisher= |accessdate=10 December 2016 |archive-date=4 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004191454/http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/04/09/olliolli-ps4-disc-coming-summer-2016/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Gameplay ==
''OlliOlli'' features two-dimensional levels and a very basic control scheme, using only the "X" button, shoulder buttons, and left analog stick. The player combines tricks performed with attempting to land perfectly, and failing to do so results in the game awarding only a fraction of the points that would have been earned with a perfect landing. Each level has 5 achievements to perform, and once complete unlocks a harder level. Falling at any point in a level forces the player to reattempt the level.<ref name="The Verge">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/1/21/5328852/olliolli-ps-vita-review |title='OlliOlli' is 'Tony Hawk' reimagined as a side-scrolling Vita game |last=Webster |first=Andrew |work=theverge.com |date=21 January 2014 |accessdate=22 January 2014 |archive-date=19 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120217/https://www.theverge.com/2014/1/21/5328852/olliolli-ps-vita-review |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Development ==
''OlliOlli'' was developed by Roll7 and was originally intended to be released for [[iOS]] devices. In an interview with [[Gamasutra]], Roll7 founder John Ribbins cites a conversation with James Marsden, creator of ''[[Velocity (video game)|Velocity]]'' as the reason he took the game to [[Sony]]. After pitching the game to Shahid Ahmad, Senior Business Development Manager for [[Sony Computer Entertainment Europe]] (SCEE), Ribbins decided to drop iOS and develop ''OlliOlli'' exclusively for the PlayStation Vita. The use of physical controls over touch-screen controls allowed Roll7 to add additional mechanics to the gameplay, including the perfect landing system and the [[Unlockable (gaming)|unlockable]] "RAD" mode.<ref name="Gamasutra">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/208813/How_skateboarding_game_OlliOlli_skipped_over_iOS_and_onto_Vita.php |title=How skateboarding game OlliOlli skipped over iOS, and onto Vita |last=Rose |first=Mike |work=[[Gamasutra]] |date=21 January 2014 |accessdate=22 January 2014 |archive-date=2 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202100844/https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/how-skateboarding-game-i-olliolli-i-skipped-over-ios-and-onto-vita |url-status=live }}</ref> The game was delayed from its planned December 2013 release into 2014 due to an issue with the "Daily Grind" system.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/1/5162920/olliolli-launch-delayed-into-2014 |title=OlliOlli launch delayed into 2014 |last=Farokhmanesh |first=Megan |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |date=1 December 2013 |accessdate=22 January 2014 |archive-date=2 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202100844/https://www.polygon.com/2013/12/1/5162920/olliolli-launch-delayed-into-2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 82/100 (Wii U)<ref name="Metacritic Wii U">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/olliolli/critic-reviews/?platform=wii-u |title=OlliOlli for Wii U Reviews |work=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=25 February 2015 |archive-date=2 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202100854/https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii-u/olliolli |url-status=live }}</ref><br>79/100 (VITA)<ref name="Metacritic Vita">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/olliolli/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita |title=OlliOlli for PlayStation Vita Reviews |work=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=25 February 2015 |archive-date=17 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217053331/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-vita/olliolli |url-status=live }}</ref><br>78/100 (XONE)<ref name="Metacritic Xbox One">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/olliolli/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one |title=OlliOlli for Xbox One Reviews |work=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=25 February 2015 |archive-date=2 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202100845/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/olliolli |url-status=live }}</ref><br>78/100 (PC)<ref name="Metacritic PC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/olliolli/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=OlliOlli for PC Reviews |work=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=25 February 2015 |archive-date=10 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150310145111/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/olliolli |url-status=live }}</ref>
| Destruct = 9.5/10<ref name="Destructoid">{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-olliolli-268750.phtml |title=Review: OlliOlli |last=Bonds |first=Ian |work=[[Destructoid]] |date=21 January 2014 |accessdate=21 January 2014 |archive-date=22 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122061530/http://www.destructoid.com/review-olliolli-268750.phtml |url-status=live }}</ref>
| Edge = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.edge-online.com/review/olliolli-review/ |title=OlliOlli review |magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |date=21 January 2014 |accessdate=21 January 2014 |archive-date=2 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202100858/https://www.gamesradar.com/edge/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| EGM = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-olliolli/ |title=EGM Review: OlliOlli |last=Harmon |first=Josh |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |date=21 January 2014 |accessdate=21 January 2014 |archive-date=26 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140126092002/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-olliolli/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| EuroG = 9/10<ref name="Eurogamer">{{cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-01-21-olliolli-review |title=OlliOlli review |last=Parkin |first=Simon |work=[[Eurogamer]] |date=21 January 2014 |accessdate=21 January 2014 |archive-date=22 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122071614/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-01-21-olliolli-review |url-status=live }}</ref>
| GSpot = 8/10<ref name="Gamespot">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/olliolli-review/1900-6415646/ |title=OlliOlli review |last=Peele |first=Britton |work=[[GameSpot]] |date=23 January 2014 |accessdate=23 January 2014 |archive-date=24 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140124104525/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/olliolli-review/1900-6415646/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| HCG = 4/5<ref name="hardcore gamer review">{{cite web |url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2014/01/22/review-olliolli/70912/ |title=Review: OlliOlli |work=Hardcore Gamer |publisher=Hardcore Gamer |first=Jeremy |last=Peeples |date=22 January 2014 |accessdate=26 January 2014 |archive-date=24 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140124074550/http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2014/01/22/review-olliolli/70912/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| IGN = 7.7/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ca.ign.com/articles/2014/01/21/olliolli-review |title=Concrete Maestro |last=Ingenito |first=Vince |work=[[IGN]] |date=21 January 2014 |accessdate=21 January 2014 |archive-date=22 January 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140122041248/http://ca.ign.com/articles/2014/01/21/olliolli-review |url-status=live }}</ref>
| Poly = 8.5/10<ref name="Polygon">{{cite web |url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/21/5316602/olliolli-review |title=OlliOlli Review: In the Air |last=McElroy |first=Griffin |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |date=21 January 2014 |accessdate=22 January 2014 |archive-date=22 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122071754/http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/21/5316602/olliolli-review |url-status=live }}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]]''
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="Escapist">{{cite web |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/olliolli-review-skate-or-try-try-again/ |title=OlliOlli Review - Skate, or Try, Try, Again |last=Sterling |first=Jim |work=[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]] |date=21 January 2014 |accessdate=21 January 2014 |archive-date=3 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103140626/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/olliolli-review-skate-or-try-try-again/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}
''OlliOlli'' received "generally favorable" reviews, according to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="Metacritic Wii U"/><ref name="Metacritic Vita"/><ref name="Metacritic Xbox One"/><ref name="Metacritic PC"/> Writing for ''[[Destructoid]]'', Ian Bonds gave the game a 9.5/10, and praised "the sweetspot of "simple to control" and "just difficult enough" to keep you playing without tearing your hair out".<ref name="Destructoid"/> On ''[[Eurogamer]]'', reviewer Simon Parkin rated the game a 9/10, and wrote "Elegant, understated and yet with the capacity for wild showboating, OlliOlli is a [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] classic"<ref name="Eurogamer"/> ''[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]]'' reviewer Jim Sterling was more critical of the game, giving it a 3/5 and noting their frustration at times, writing "While playing this sidescrolling skateboard game, I was tempted to crack the Vita over my knee on multiple occasions".<ref name="Escapist"/>
''OlliOlli'' won ''[[GameSpot]]''{{'}}s inaugural Game of the Month award in January 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-month-january-2014-olliolli/1100-6417576/ |title=Game of the Month January 2014: OlliOlli |last=McShea |first=Tom |work=[[GameSpot]] |date=7 February 2014 |accessdate=10 February 2014 |archive-date=9 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209212712/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-month-january-2014-olliolli/1100-6417576/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was also nominated for GameSpot's 2015 PlayStation Vita Game of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/velocity-2x-ps-vita-game-of-the-year/1100-6423915/ |title=Velocity 2X - PS Vita Game of the Year |date=14 December 2014 |website=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229233635/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/velocity-2x-ps-vita-game-of-the-year/1100-6423915/ |archivedate=29 December 2014 |url-status=live |accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref> At the 2014 National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers (NAVGTR) awards ''OlliOlli'' won ''Game, Original Sports'' and was nominated for ''Control Design, 2D or Limited 3D''.<ref>{{cite web |title=NAVGTR Awards (2014) |url=http://navgtr.org/archives/2445 |website=National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers |access-date=28 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322064850/http://navgtr.org/archives/2445/ |archive-date=22 March 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.roll7.co.uk/olliolli}}
{{OlliOlli series}}
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