

Go head-to-head across 100 different levels, and Combo your way to the top of the scoreboard! NOTICE - Achievement progression is disabled in Combo-Rush. To earn Achievements, skate in Single-player modes! OlliOlli2: XL Edition introduces the brand-new Free-Skate mode extended, chilled levels to learn the ropes, nail those Expert tricks, or simply cruise and flow like never before.The game's Career mode offers 25 Amateur levels spread over five different and distinct environments. For example, Curse of the Aztec pits players against bloody spikes and lava pits, while Carnival of the Dead's broken rollercoasters bring a new meaning to white knuckle ride.

All that players must do to progress through the Amateur campaign is to reach the end of the level, but this is often easier said than done. Players don't control their forward motion, so each level becomes a test of reflexes as players must not only pull tricks at speed over the dangers in each level, but they must also land them by pressing when close to the ground. Time the landing incorrectly and you'll watch your skater bounce helplessly towards his impending doom, at worst by melting into a pool of acid, at best coming to rest on solid ground with multiple broken bones. Regardless, each bailout spells the end of your run and you are placed back at the start of the level to try again. To get to the end of a level players must perform a variety of flip tricks and grinds over the various obstacles. Each flip trick requires the left joystick to be rotated or flicked in a specific direction, while grinds require the left joystick to be pulled in a certain direction when landing on the rail. Both can be combined with and/or to pull off more complicated manouevres, something that is required if you're looking for a high score at the end of the level.

However, if you want the highest possible score, these tricks must be perfect or nearly so. By tapping as close to the ground as possible, you'll be awarded a perfect landing. Likewise for grinds, moving the left joystick into position while as close to the rail as possible awards a perfect grind. Not only does perfection boost your score, it's also vital for retaining momentum throughout a level, especially at times when anything less than perfect will result in certain failure and restarting the level. However, OlliOlli 2 has a new trick up its sleeve that changes the game completely: manuals.

Players can now manual in between their flips and grinds allowing for combos to be extended. Levels can be completed in one single level-long combo, but there's a certain amount of risk involved as players balance out the need to maintain their combo and get a higher score against the increased risk of bailing out and losing everything. It is a risk that must also be considered for each level's five challenges. These are optional extra tasks that can be completed in each level, such as pulling a specific trick, or getting a high score. If you're to get any further than the Amateur campaign, these challenges must be completed. Some of them are simple others will test your patience and skill to its very limits. The game starts with a gentle learning curve. Courses allow for a larger degree of error from the player and require simple tricks to complete.
