Platforms
- PCSep 16, 20216.7playscore6.014 Critics7.11.18K Players
- PlayStation 5Jun 1, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox Series X|SSep 16, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics5.6679 Players
- PlayStation 4Jun 1, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox OneSep 16, 20216.1playscore5.99 Critics5.6678 Players
- Nintendo SwitchSep 16, 2021NAplayscore5.212 CriticsNA0 Players
34 critic reviews · 3 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- SkateBIRD is a rather entertaining game that newcomers and fans of the genre will enjoy, especially when looking for something less serious. Those expecting a full-fledged skating game should look elsewhere, as this game’s focus is more on the gimmicks and puns it features than on the mechanics themselves.
Noparg · Oct 20, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It isn’t that SkateBIRD is bad, there is just nothing there to make any part of it more than ok. It feels as if Glass Bottom Games spent all their energy high fiving each other over the idea of putting tiny birds on tiny boards and making real world environments into skate parks. There just wasn’t anything left in their tank to make the rest of the game as interesting. As easy as SkateBIRD is to pick up and play for ten minutes, it is even easier to put it back down.
Todd Eggleston · Sep 25, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - While SkateBIRD has plenty of frustrations, there's enough fun here to make it worth your time. Just don't expect Pro Skater levels of polish and you'll probably be fine
William Worrall · Sep 24, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - SkateBIRD is a fun, if flawed, experience. Charming, with a light-hearted story and a good sense of humor, there’s plenty to enjoy, even with the overly floaty feeling that hampers the controls. While it’s likely not the best skater you’ll ever play, it’s probably one of the more unique ones. I don’t think I’d really recommend it to hardcore fans of skater games, but for people looking for a casual experience you can pick up anytime and not feel too invested in, it might be worth a look.
Daymon Trapold · Sep 22, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - SkateBIRD has the skeleton of a great skateboarding game, but with the collision issues and the movement being as spotty as it is, it just brings down the entire experience. There were times in my play sessions I was having a blast pulling off combos and tricks and would come crashing down when I would hit a grind that didn’t work, or I would tap on the edge of a wall and fall off.
Drew Leachman · Sep 21, 2021 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - In an odd way, then, Glass Bottom Games has captured the truth of the situation; contrary to its mission of cuteness, it has made a game that feels hollow-boned, caged by unflattering mechanics.
Josh Wise · Sep 20, 2021 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Skatebird would have benefited from a little more time in the nest. The game's technical problems make it hard to appreciate the positive aspects of its world. There's definitely room in the market for a more casual skateboarding game, but it needs to have the fundamentals worked out first, and Skatebird isn't there yet - though it has promise if future updates smooth out the experience considerably.
Scott Baird · Sep 18, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - SkateBIRD is a serene and meditative experience but relies a little too heavily on nostalgia with its design while removing any real challenge. Controls hindered the opportunity to get more out of this experience, and I found my bird spent more time rolling on the ground than around on the skateboard. The mission, dialogue, and overall narrative were fun to uncover but isn’t there enough to sustain your interest after completion, essentially clipping the wings of replayability.
Jerad Gribben · Sep 17, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Through the fun story and throwback gameplay of arcade skateboarding, SkateBIRD delivers a refreshing game. Despite some frustrating moments with the movement and controlling of skating, enjoyment can still be found.
Corey Lyle · Sep 16, 2021 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - SkateBIRD might be fun to experience for its premise and cuteness, but those looking for a good technical skate game experience will likely find their expectations crashing and burning frequently, much like most of my sessions with it.
TJ Denzer · Sep 16, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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Community Reviews
- Reviewed on Series X|S
- Reviewed on Switch
- Reviewed on PC
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Grind on bendy straws, kick-flip over staplers, and carve killer lines through cardboard and sticky tape parks. Above all else, skate birds try their best!
Developer: Glass Bottom Games