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Blzer · 06-22-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Yurpman


	Skate 3 gets the lowest score of all three simply for leaving out the LOCAL multiplayer option. Why couldn't Skate 3 have the option to play with a friend sitting next to you when the first two games did?

Skate and Skate 2 have a splitscreen option? If so, point it out. I hadn't ever heard of that. If it does and Skate 3 doesn't, I'll go out and buy Skate 2 right now.

If you're referring to some sort of "alternate turns" mode or a LAN play option or something, then I guess I'm less concerned about something like that. But a free skate splitscreen mode is everything for me... and I don't believe that Skate (1) had it.

HiTEqMETHOD · 06-22-2010, 07:42 PM

Very generous overall score. This game is a 7 at most. The franchise started off pretty strong and has just gotten weaker as more games have come out. I would much prefer the formula of the first game where it pretty much replicated the first Tony Hawk Underground with building up your skater through sponsors. Keep that general formula and add the other aspects that have been introduced as the games have gone on.
This series started off trying to focus on the realism rather than the crazy airs and ridiculous lines that you could pull off in the Tony Hawk games yet now it seems like that's exactly what Skate is becoming. They need to better incorporate the team building feature and fix the skater creator, the skater faces are pretty terrible and their lack of quality is made even more obvious when you see how good the actual pros in the game look. I had more fun playing Skate 1 than this game. I'd have to agree with whoever said Skate1 > Skate 2 > Skate 3.
While the game is fun, it leaves you with a sense of unfulfilled potential. They need to get rid of those gimmicky story line openings that they use to put your skater back at square one at the start of every game.I'm not talking about the intro videos (those are funny to watch), I'm talking about your skater always almost killing himself then having to rebuild your career. It's like an excuse to make you play the game rather than just progressing your skater in one continuous experience from Skate 1, 2 and 3.

HiTEqMETHOD · 06-22-2010, 07:43 PM

I organized my post in paragraphs with indents, why is it all jumbled together?

JkA3 · 06-22-2010, 08:29 PM

i feel this score. this game is good, and I'm not even a skater.

inkcil · 07-19-2010, 02:13 AM

I have never really been into skating games...think I played the skate or skate 2 demo a while ago and liked it. Took a huge chance in my mind and bought this over the weekend and I am really surprised how much FUN the game is. Since I didn't play the first 2 in the series I'm able to have a lot of fun without thinking about the game in relation to its predecessors.

Chef Matt · 08-01-2010, 05:57 PM

I'm thinking I might pick this up tomorrow. They have it for 39.99 at GS new. Is there any incentive to buy it new or should I go used?

Bellsprout · 08-01-2010, 06:01 PM

I think you're good to buy it used. It came out before that Online Pass business, so I think you can just save yourself a couple bucks.

Chef Matt · 08-01-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayman


	I think you're good to buy it used. It came out before that Online Pass business, so I think you can just save yourself a couple bucks.

Thanks Witn..er D-man I'll check it out used then. I loved skate 1 and 2 with a fever! Lookin forward to this one now.

07-19-2010, 02:13 AM	#13
inkcil All Star OVR: 23 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: South Los Angeles Blog Entries: 1	Re: Skate 3 Review I have never really been into skating games...think I played the skate or skate 2 demo a while ago and liked it. Took a huge chance in my mind and bought this over the weekend and I am really surprised how much FUN the game is. Since I didn't play the first 2 in the series I'm able to have a lot of fun without thinking about the game in relation to its predecessors. __________________ Unofficial OS Ambassador of "CPU vs. CPU" Now Playing: XB1 (Forza Motorsport 6 and Horizon 2) Switch (Mario Kart and Zelda) PS3 (old 2k games and the Show)

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06-22-2010, 07:42 PM	#10
HiTEqMETHOD Rookie OVR: 13 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miramar, Florida Blog Entries: 2	Very generous overall score. This game is a 7 at most. The franchise started off pretty strong and has just gotten weaker as more games have come out. I would much prefer the formula of the first game where it pretty much replicated the first Tony Hawk Underground with building up your skater through sponsors. Keep that general formula and add the other aspects that have been introduced as the games have gone on. This series started off trying to focus on the realism rather than the crazy airs and ridiculous lines that you could pull off in the Tony Hawk games yet now it seems like that's exactly what Skate is becoming. They need to better incorporate the team building feature and fix the skater creator, the skater faces are pretty terrible and their lack of quality is made even more obvious when you see how good the actual pros in the game look. I had more fun playing Skate 1 than this game. I'd have to agree with whoever said Skate1 > Skate 2 > Skate 3. While the game is fun, it leaves you with a sense of unfulfilled potential. They need to get rid of those gimmicky story line openings that they use to put your skater back at square one at the start of every game.I'm not talking about the intro videos (those are funny to watch), I'm talking about your skater always almost killing himself then having to rebuild your career. It's like an excuse to make you play the game rather than just progressing your skater in one continuous experience from Skate 1, 2 and 3.

06-22-2010, 07:43 PM	#11
HiTEqMETHOD Rookie OVR: 13 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miramar, Florida Blog Entries: 2	I organized my post in paragraphs with indents, why is it all jumbled together?

06-22-2010, 08:29 PM	#12
JkA3 Strategy OVR: 36 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 858 Blog Entries: 3	i feel this score. this game is good, and I'm not even a skater.

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