And because each level lasts approximately a minute or two, OlliOlli: Switch Stance is the perfect Switch game to pull out even if you only have a handful of minutes. The Switch’s portability means I can tackle any challenge at any time. While I never got around to unlocking the harder difficulty on either game, I’m anxious to get back into the grind and see them through. Accomplishing this task on every level will unlock the much harder RAD Mode, which will really test your skater chops. Every level has an Amateur and Pro difficulty with a specific set of challenges to complete. In terms of overall difficulty, your mileage may vary depending on how much of a completionist you are. Having said that, it’s recommended to play through the first one before diving into the second just so you can appreciate the changes. Simply put, out of the two games, I kept coming back to OlliOlli2. OlliOlli 2, on the other hand, ups the ante with a diverse set of zany and exciting areas such as a burning Carnival of the Dead. The first OlliOlli features urban street courses, a junkyard, a port, a military base, and a futuristic neon city. An example of this would be in each game’s five unique areas you’ll skate in. The first OlliOlli feels fairly restrained and grounded in its purpose, while OlliOlli2 aims to be bigger and better in every way. In fact, that’s really the main difference between the two games. It’s certainly debatable which one is more preferred but I can say the change is welcome considering the sequel feels more over-the-top than the original. That’s largely in part due to a distinct art style change that goes from a retro and pixelated look to a more clean, colourful, and more attractive style. While mechanically similar, going from the first to the second game back to back can be a bit jarring. This coupled with better level design including branching paths and added revert moves makes the simplified gameplay formula feel new and more refined. Further, OlliOlli2’s combo system has been expanded with Manuals, Reverts, and more. Another great addition to OlliOlli2 is the ability to change to a different grind when you’re already in the midst of one. OlliOlli2 boasts all new Ramps and Epic Hills allowing for monster air and multi-route levels. It’s easy to pull off too and implementing it in your runs is vital in boosting your score multiplier and advancing to the next stage. Pulling off a manual means chaining combos throughout the entire level by riding on two wheels. This is particularly true in the sequel, where the addition of the manual - just like THPS 2 did back in the day - really shakes things up for the better. It’s not just about the land though, perfecting a combo by chaining together tricks is where both games really shine.
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