Abstract: Skate 2, developed by Black Box and brought to us by EA Games, is an excellent Skate/RPG-style game. Click to enlargeSkate 2 has a somewhat movie type feel to it, kicking off with a 10-minute intro using some of the more popular pro skaters. However, ...
Multiplayer modes rock, new modes like Hall of Meat are fun
Minor design issues cut into the fun, level designs need work
The first Skate was a refreshing take on virtual skateboarding, so expectations were high for this one. Maybe they were a little too high: Skate 2 doesn’t quite deliver the revolutionary skating experience that we were all hoping it would be. It&rsq...
Abstract: Jye Nelson9.2Almost two years after the original Skate game hit the console world, the franchise returns in Skate 2 that revisits the franchise with an interesting story and once again the award winning gameplay of the original with a few new tweaks a...
Abstract: When Skate was released last year, it revolutionized the skating genre. The developer, Black Box, decided to go with a more realistic approach than the arcade-style seen in other games. Skate 2 feels very similar to the first game, but the developer made...
Abstract: 2009 is going to be a big year for gaming, and more specifically, the XBOX 360. With titles such as Street Fighter IV, Star Ocean: The Last Hope and Resident Evil 5 all being released before the end of March, gamers will be wishing there were more hour...
Abstract: As far as the visuals are concerned, Skate 2 is a good looking game and comes across as looking even sharper than the first instalment of the franchise. The city of New San Vanalova, where the game takes place, is huge and very realistic looking. Grant...
Abstract: In the way of skating video games, Skate 2 came out at just the right time. But is it the right game for you? Only one way to find out... GameplayRating Ok, youre a skateboarder. Youre in a new city. Thats basically the gameplay. But, thats not al...
Abstract: When I was young I had an awesome whale-tailed Santa Cruz special edition and this game took me back to those days. Except that I didn’t get hurt as much and it wasn’t as exhilarating. But nevertheless I pressed forward to make my comeback into the ska...
Abstract: Name: Skate 2Genre: Sports - Skateboarding SimPlatform: Xbox 360, PS3 (Reviewed on Xbox 360)Two years ago, EA introduced Skate, a skateboarding game that not only knocked Tony Hawk off the top of the video game skating mountain, but essentially re-inv...
Abstract: When Electronic Arts first announced their intentions of releasing a skateboarding game I was skeptical. While I love skateboarding video games, the idea of having yet another franchise vying for top honors felt unnecessary. But Skate proved to not onl...
