Crayola Scoot (XB1) Review

Trick. Scoot. Splat.

What is this game? This was a question I posed early and often when I first saw Crayola Scoot. To make matters crazier this game is a mash-up of Tony Hawk with a hint of Jet Set Radio all tied together with a little Splatoon. Confused yet? Crayola Scoot is a game that looks like it should be Wii shovelware on the surface, but the intricate trick system and unique game play make it much more interesting. Don’t let the look and obvious commercial tie-in fool you, this is a solid game that is a blast for all ages.

Crayola Scoot is all about pulling tricks and splatting color across the map. As I played through the game winning events and earning stars, new modes unlocked giving players a nice change of pace. Some of the events are similar in design, but different enough to make them feel unique. The Splatoon influence really helps with this. There are modes that focus on splatting color across the map not dissimilar from the aforementioned game’s Turf War. The mix feels obvious now that it has happened.

MSRP: $39.99
Platforms: XB1 (reviewed), PS4, Switch
Price I’d Pay: $19.99

The Tony Hawk influences are also prevalent. There are trick runs that include things like score and of course the quintessential H-O-R-S-E modes. The modes are what make the game interesting, but the tricks are where the learning curve comes into play.

Tricks are similar to the aforementioned games, but the controls are different. Crayola Scoot implements the stick trick system. Meaning everything is done with the analog stick. This takes some time to acclimate to. Sadly, there is no way to re-map them either. I found myself wiping out constantly at the outset.

There is also plenty of customization throughout the game. Players can pick from two characters and then unlock new items to customize them with. I could also switch my color up so I was splatting. This is further accented by the colorful art style. The game looks like a cartoon and I love the little touches and effects. This is a fun-looking game.

Crayola Scoot is releasing at a bad time. It is a little pricey for sure, but man I had a blast with it once I got the trick system down. This is a game that could definitely be fun for families to dig into, or fans of colorful titles with neat mechanics. It is impossible to ignore how much fun can be had, but I fear it will simply be overlooked due to the timing of its release.

Review copy of game provided by publisher.

Good
  • Interesting game modes
  • Fun with friends
Bad
  • No re-mapping of trick controls
  • Limited single player options
6.5
Decent
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Ken is the Editor-in-Chief of this hole in the wall and he loves to troll for the fun of it. He also enjoys long walks through Arkham Asylum and the cool air of Shadow Moses Island. His turn-ons include Mortal Kombat, Metal Gear Solid and StarCraft.