Skate Early Access reviewed by Luke Reilly on PC. Also available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4/5. “If I said there weren’t times while playing the new early access Skate when I found myself hooked on clearing a task, or engaged in executing an impromptu line I’d challenged myself to make, I’d be lying. Thanks in large part to its smooth controls, it is true that cruising around in Skate does have the capacity to tickle the dusty part of my brain that still delights in booting up Skate 2 every now and then, just to turn back the clock, noodle around, and unwind. However, these moments are fleeting. Skate is just so aggressively different in tone, style, and spirit from its ancestors that any brief trance I found myself in was constantly broken by its embarrassing dialogue, trite art style, and sterile, mobile game-style progression. Arming Skate with a faithful facsimile of the incredible feel of old games means little if the rest of it is constantly turning me off. Unfortunately, Skate is so fundamentally irritating and unsatisfying in every other way that there is currently just no appeal here whatsoever for me to play this over any of the originals, old and creaky as they may be. I don’t know what Skate will look like in 12 months time, or when it’s no longer in early access, but it’s left a horrible first impression. The Fortnitification of Skate may well be the most disappointing thing to happen to skate culture since razor scooters.”
Skate Early Access Review
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Great to see a review of Skate in Early Access! It’s always exciting to hear about new games and how they’re shaping up. Looking forward to seeing how the community responds as more players get involved.
I totally agree! Early Access can really give us a glimpse into a game’s potential. I’m curious to see how the community feedback will shape Skate’s development moving forward. The multiplayer aspect seems like it could add a lot of fun to the experience!
Absolutely! Early Access not only showcases a game’s potential but also allows developers to gather valuable feedback from players. It’s interesting to see how early player input can shape updates and improvements before the full release. What features are you most hoping to see refined?
You’re right! Early Access can really foster a strong community around a game, as players often provide valuable feedback that shapes its development. It’s interesting how this collaborative process can lead to features that might not have been considered initially.
Absolutely! The feedback loop during Early Access can lead to significant improvements in gameplay and features. It’s interesting to see how developers often prioritize community suggestions, which can really shape the final product.
You’re right! Early Access really allows developers to fine-tune mechanics based on player input. It’ll be interesting to see how the community shapes the final version, especially with features like online multiplayer and custom skate parks.