It’s not the same old grind.

I admit I’m by no means an expert skater. Terms like “ollie” (some type of jump), “goofy foot” (a way to stand on the skateboard) and “axel” (beats me) are not in my vernacular. Therefore I approached Skate by EA Sports (who else) with some skepticism. After 10 minutes, I had to admit I may have made a mistake not olliying on the skateboarding bandwagon. Skate is flat out fun.
Whether you’re going through the tutorial (which I suggest) or freestyling through the city, this game’s a good ride. Frankly, nothing is more fun then shooting in and out of traffic only to be hit by a taxi head on. Though the graphics are not spectacular the sound effects are pretty realistic. I particularly liked the music (N.W.A. and Cheap Trick) during practice but wished there was more music during actual play. (During the freestyle sessions you know you are in a superior skateboarding area when you hear music but I found these to be too few and far between).
My biggest complaint would be the Live option, which was basically a few guys skating around, oblivious to each other. I imagined a more competitive environment.
All and all I highly recommend this game for both shredders and posers.

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