Skate 3

 Xbox 360
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
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  1. Gamereactor Sweden
    70
    If you like the previous Skate games, you'll probably like Skate 3 as well. It's a rock solid skateboarding simulation and it's both fun and easy to create your own skate parks. But if you don't want to play online, Skate 3 feels a little bit bare boned and is more like an upgrade rather than a brand new experience.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    70
    Ultimately, it's all about the online: if you have an active social life on Xbox Live then Skate 3 is near-essential, but otherwise you might as well stick to last year's version.
  3. GameZone
    70
    Skate 3 takes one step back for every step forward. Creating custom skate parks is a blast, especially now that vert works without a hitch, but that doesn't substitute for an uninspired city-scape.
  5. PALGN
    70
    Skate 3 just barely surpasses its predecessor to become the best of the genre, but the lack of fresh ideas (along with the various bugs) will leave many people feeling as though their money could have been better spent elsewhere.
  6. Gamekult
    60
    Pleasant, but a bit on the light side for series aficionados, and very forgettable if you don't play online.
  7. Joystiq
    60
    Without much positive innovation to give it momentum, it's becoming increasingly difficult to resist the temptation to bail out.
  8. Game Revolution
    58
    With Skate 2 released just a little over a year ago, it's clear that Skate 3 was pumped out too quickly. The ideas are great, but the lack of polish is evident with every flip, flop, and flub.

Awards & Rankings

52
#52 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
30
#30 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
3
#3 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 206 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 157 out of 206
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 206
  3. Negative: 14 out of 206
  1. morefiction
    Nov 22, 2011
    3
    Because Skate 2 improved on many of the shortcomings of Skate 1, I expected that Skate 3 would do the same. It does not. It actually feels andBecause Skate 2 improved on many of the shortcomings of Skate 1, I expected that Skate 3 would do the same. It does not. It actually feels and looks like they dumped their entire graphics engine. The player movement is less realistic, particularly in bails, where the crashing bodies lack the articulation so nicely rendered in Skate 2. The option for a high- or low-camera angle is frustrating because the up high looks boring but down low you can hardly see what's in front of you. The multiplayer adds a lot of team activities, and I'd say that these are a necessary component of the new game. Large multiplayer reliance obviously has ups and downs though. For example, as this game gets older less people will be playing it online and it will be harder to find teammates to do the challenges. Online multiplayer is a great idea in the start, but as a game gets phased out or eventually replaced by Skate 4, it will become obsolete. One of the most annoying changes is the lack of shared-controller multiplayer. In Skate 1 and 2 you can pass a controller between players (or just play 4 times yourself). This was great for playing in groups greater in number than my controller stock. The nuts and bolts of the gameplay is far inferior in Skate 3. Skating isn't as much fun, it doesn't look as cool, and it has loads of glitchy moments. The expanded multiplayer modes and park editor don't make this version a worthy upgrade. Get Skate 2 instead.… Full Review »
  2. NotAFanboy
    Feb 15, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing!!!!! Great graphics! Great customization! Just a great game! For $30 its a great deal!
  3. rawrieatchu
    Apr 29, 2013
    7
    Theres not much that's as fun as grabbing a wooden plank, throwing some wheels on it, riding it down a steep hill and launching yourself offTheres not much that's as fun as grabbing a wooden plank, throwing some wheels on it, riding it down a steep hill and launching yourself off it at a stupidly dangerous speed and hitting your head of a lamppost, and tumbling down a set of stairs while knocking down everyone in your way.

    Also watching your poor skeleton disintegrate during the process is an added bonus.

    Fun game, not too much substance however.    … Full Review »
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