Skater XL demands of players that they find their own fun. I don't mind doing this; I found the skating mechanics to be really satisfying, and they have a depth that I didn't realize at first. But unfortunately my ability to create my own fun was let down by the game: only a couple of the maps feel big enough to properly explore, and there's a lack of polish in some areas that impeded my play. Also, the soundtrack repeats in the same exact order every time, which is a baffling choice.