HALFPIPE.v2.1

Released October 31, 2018Major

iOS

The major update resulted in a rating decline of 0.34 stars, moving the average from 4.67 to 4.33. While the release attempted to adjust monetization and gameplay mechanics, persistent technical bugs and high ad frequency negatively impacted the user experience. The overall sentiment shift indicates a weakening of engagement following the update.

What changed

New featureChanges to challenges system
MonetizationReduced cost for unlocks
PerformanceIncreased super meter charging speed

Reception

34/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

Monetization
Reduced costs for unlocks provide a theoretical benefit, though this is currently overshadowed by broader user frustration.

What didn't

New feature
backfired
Changes to the challenges system coincide with reports of limited level depth and lack of trick variety.
Performance
no evidence
Increased super meter charging speed failed to offset technical regressions in the color selection menu.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisOctober 29, 2026

The average rating declined by 0.34 stars following the update. While the release intended to adjust the challenges system and monetization, user feedback highlights persistent issues with ad frequency and technical bugs in the selection menu. Momentum appears to be weakening as users report boredom and functional regressions.

-0.34 ★

Sentiment shift

New complaints (3)

Technical failures in the color selection menu prevent core gameplay interactionlow

High ad frequency creates significant user frustration during gameplay sessionslow

Lack of trick variety and limited level depth reduces long-term engagementlow

Marlvel takeaways

Address technical failures in the color selection menu to restore core gameplay interaction.
Evaluate ad frequency settings, as users report high volume creates frustration during sessions.
Expand level depth and trick variety to mitigate user reports of boredom and limited engagement.

Original release notes

This update includes some changes to challenges & cheaper unlocks. The super meter also charges a little bit faster. Enjoy!