Skate 2

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  • ESRB Rating: Teen
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EA's challenger to Tony Hawk returns! With the Skate franchise focusing more so on realism than other titles before it, Skate 2 for the Xbox 360 allows players to grind through a massive interactive city filled with stunts, obstacles, and trick opportunities. A responsive in-game camera and control scheme tailor-made for an ideal skateboarding experience are just a few of the features in the game.

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Amazing visuals [2] Doesn't live up to expectations [3]
Addictive gameplay [2] Unresponsive controls [2]
Fantastic multiplayer [2] Not enough content [2]
Innovative concepts [1] Braindead computer AI [2]
Tight controls [1] Lousy camera/viewpoint [1]
Awesome audio [1] Repetitive gameplay [1]
Just plain fun [1] Ugly visuals [1]
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Skate 2 - Xbox 360

Pros Cons
Amazing visuals Annoying audio
Awesome audio Not enough content
Addictive gameplay Doesn't live up to expectations
Tight controls Repetitive gameplay
Fantastic multiplayer Unresponsive controls
Just plain fun Lousy camera/viewpoint
good but skate 1 was better

Skate 2 - Xbox 360

Pros Cons
Innovative concepts Ugly visuals
  Doesn't live up to expectations
  Braindead computer AI
Better than Tony Hawk Skateboarding?

I can't say that I played the first one, so I really didn't know what to expect from Skate 2, but I was still dissapointed. Now, I was a huge fan of Tony Hawks Pro Skating, 1, 2, and 3, and Skate 2 pales in comparison even to those older titles. The very first thing you'll notice are the sloppy graphics. I know a game isn't just about looking good, but come on, were in the next generation of gaming! EA could have done a lot better with the visuals, their just plain sloppy and it looks like it could have been released on the original XBOX.

Second of all, can we have a little speed here please? You'll hit either X or A to push of the board, and it doesn't even seem like your hardly going anywhere. Just to get any air on ramps the game makes you use this thing they call a "push", where you push up on the joystick. That to me just seems a little cheesy. I will admit that I am use to the controls from Tony Hawk, where you just hold down A to go and release it to jump. Its a whole lot easier doing it that way. Over all the game moves to slow.

I am also new to the innovative "flick it" control, where you use the right joystick to do your tricks. This is actually a good idea, but it takes some time getting used.The downside to that is sometimes you'll "flick it" trying to do a 360 pop shove it, but you end up doing something else. Like I said, it's a good idea, but it takes some time getting used to.

Overall, the game is too sloppy and demands too much from the controls for me to give it a good score. We all know the last couple of Tony Hawk skatboarding games have been a little over the top, but at least they have been easy on the eyes with nice, tight controls, and fun to play with friends. I say give this a rent before buying, I know I wish I had.

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Skate 2 Recent Articles

  • Sep. 15, 2009 News: Skate 3 coming next May

    EA confirms development of a third Skate title and promises to bring gamers co-op gameplay, more customization options and the "camaraderie and competitive excitement of real-life skateboarding."

  • Jan. 21, 2009 Cheats: Skate 2 - Trophies!

    Shred up the skate scene and boost your Trophy Wall in Skate 2!

  • Jan. 21, 2009 Cheats: Skate 2 - Achievements!

    Shred up the skate scene and boost your Gamerscore in Skate 2!

  • Jan. 22, 2009 News: Massive Skate team lay offs: 200 employees lose their jobs

    The team behind Skate faces huge layoffs the day before Skate 2 hits store shelves.

  • Jan. 19, 2009 Review: Skate 2

    When the first Skate debuted, it offered up a realistic simulation-based alternative to the unrealistic circus that the Tony Hawk franchise had become. Now, the sequel is here with some subtle improvements that push virtual skateboarding to new heights. Still, it's pretty obvious that this franchise has some work to do before it can fully knock the Birdman off his perch.