Obby: Skateboard Race

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Ever played one of those classic Roblox obstacle courses but wished you had a skateboard? That's exactly what this is. Obby: Skateboard Race throws you onto floating tracks where you'll jump, dodge, and grind your way to the finish line. It's a straightforward runner-platformer with simple goals: don't fall into the void, collect coins, and unlock cooler skateboard skins. No story, no drama—just you versus the course.

Key Features

• Multiple Worlds to Unlock: Beat levels to access new environments with fresh obstacle layouts.
• Runs on Anything: Basic 3D graphics mean it'll work even on older PCs and phones without lag.
• Speedrun-Friendly: Every level has a timer—compete for the fastest clear time on the leaderboard.
• Skateboard Customization: Spend collected coins on new skins and trail effects for your board.

How to Play Obby: Skateboard Race

Getting started is dead simple, but hitting those perfect jumps takes practice.

Ride the Track and Dodge Obstacles

You're stuck on a skateboard the entire time, rolling forward automatically in some sections and under your control in others. Use WASD or Arrow keys to move left, right, forward, and back. The courses are loaded with red barriers, moving blocks, and narrow platforms—hit one wrong and you'll respawn at the last checkpoint. Spacebar is your jump button, and you'll be hammering it constantly to clear gaps and ramps.

Survive the Void and Hazards

Most levels are floating in empty space. Fall off the edge? You reset. Land on a red hazard block? You reset. The game loves putting tiny platforms over massive drops, so precision matters more than speed. Green glowing checkpoints save your progress, but they're spaced far enough apart that one mistake can cost you 30 seconds of progress. The skull icon in the corner tracks how many times you've died—mine hit double digits on World 2.

Collect Coins and Unlock Gear

Scattered across every level are floating coins. Grab them while staying on track. After finishing a world, you can spend those coins in the shop to buy new skateboard designs and colorful trail effects. It's purely cosmetic, but it's the only real progression system besides unlocking the next world. The leaderboard gives you a reason to replay levels for faster times if you're competitive.

Who is Obby: Skateboard Race for?

This is 100% aimed at kids and young teens who already love Roblox-style obstacle courses. If you're looking for a deep skating sim or Tony Hawk tricks, turn back now. But if you want a casual, low-stakes platformer you can finish in 10-minute chunks between homework or while watching YouTube, it's perfect. No blood, no guns, no stress—just bouncy physics and bright colors. Parents can safely let their kids play this unsupervised.

The Gameplay Vibe

It feels like a mobile game stretched onto a browser. The visuals are bare-bones—flat-colored blocks, basic lighting, and that signature Roblox blocky character model. There's no voice acting, and the music is a looping upbeat track that gets old after about 15 minutes. The physics are floaty in that classic Unity way; jumps feel slightly delayed, and landing on edges is inconsistent. It's not annoying enough to quit, but don't expect tight platforming like Celeste. The whole experience is *chill* unless you're chasing leaderboard times, then it gets sweaty fast.

Technical Check: Saves & Performance

Your progress saves automatically through browser storage—coins, unlocked worlds, and purchased skins all stick around. Just don't clear your cache or you'll lose everything. Performance-wise, this thing runs like butter even on ancient laptops. I tested it on a low-end Chromebook and got zero stutters. The simple geometry and lack of fancy shaders mean basically any device from the last decade can handle it. Mobile controls work fine with the virtual joystick, though the camera can be finicky on touchscreens.

Quick Verdict: Pros & Cons

A solid time-killer for the Roblox generation, but don't expect innovation.

• ✅ Pro: Instant loading, no downloads, works everywhere.
• ✅ Pro: Actually challenging in later worlds without being rage-inducing.
• ❌ Con: The looping background music will drill into your brain after 20 minutes—mute it and play your own playlist.

Controls

Responsive enough for what the game asks of you, though jumps feel slightly delayed.

• Desktop: WASD or Arrow Keys to move, Spacebar to jump, Right-Click and drag to control the camera.
• Mobile: Virtual joystick on the left for movement, button on the right to jump, tap the center of the screen to adjust the camera.

Release Date & Developer

Developed by ELT and released on November 13, 2024. It's a recent indie project clearly inspired by the endless wave of Roblox obstacle courses.