Skate

 Xbox 360
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 158 Ratings

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  1. BigManReviewer
    Apr 6, 2023
    9
    Great game, although not as polished as 2 or 3. .
  2. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    The first game in the Skate series laid the foundations for what a good skateboarding game could do that wasn't Tony Hawk inspired.
  3. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    7
    Activision and Neversoft's Tony Hawk games were already on a steady decline in popularity by the time 2007 rolled around so it was probably the perfect time for Black Box and EA to release Skate. The first Skate game came out at the special time where Tony Hawk games were no longer must by games but the extreme sports genre of gaming wasn't yet ready to go into hibernation. This is whatActivision and Neversoft's Tony Hawk games were already on a steady decline in popularity by the time 2007 rolled around so it was probably the perfect time for Black Box and EA to release Skate. The first Skate game came out at the special time where Tony Hawk games were no longer must by games but the extreme sports genre of gaming wasn't yet ready to go into hibernation. This is what lead Skate to become the top dog of skating video games for a few years, along with the completely unique approach to the sport with a more realistic portrayal and completely revamped control system. At the time, Skate was the best skateboarding simulator anyone could ask for. It had a wide array of tricks, a completely open world map full of dreamlike skate spots, a character creator, a list of legendary pros... I could go on. When Skate was released, I'd never played anything like it beforehand. The closest comparison I can make is the SSX games, another EA extreme sports franchise. Despite the obvious connection to the Tony Hawk games, SSX and Skate have much more similar control schemes. Even the presentation of the first Skate game reminds me a lot of SSX On Tour's presentation. Anyway, Skate is a great game. The only reason I'm not rating it higher is because it was heavily outshined by its sequels.
    I beat this game in February of 2020.    … Expand
  4. maxidude
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Great game. Such good steering, feeling, music,voices!! Very playable game! It is my favorite!
  5. gamingisgreat
    Feb 11, 2017
    6
    the original Skate is a decent game.

    The physics in this one aren't quite to the level of the 3rd game but better than the 2nd admittedly.The whole security chasing you thing can be pretty annoying,particularly if you are trying to do an objective.The controls scheme is excellent however,with the FlickIt control system.These can cause problems though,as in challenges where you have to    the original Skate is a decent game.

    The physics in this one aren't quite to the level of the 3rd game but better than the 2nd admittedly.The whole security chasing you thing can be pretty annoying,particularly if you are trying to do an objective.The controls scheme is excellent however,with the FlickIt control system.These can cause problems though,as in challenges where you have to copy a trick,it's lack of precision can result in you failing the challenge.

    The graphics are medicore,though the framerate remains solid throughout the whole game.

    The sound design is mediore,but the soundtrack is good.

    Overall,the original Skate ranks inbetween 2 and 3 for quality for me.It has the better physics and single-player design,but gets crushed by Skate 3 in almost every aspect.It's still worth playing however.    … Expand
  6. Rodrigo_31
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    Outstanding and fun mechanics, not to mention the realism... If tony hawk's is the need for speed of skating games, then Skate is GT/Forza, because it is more of a simulator... But never than less, it is fun...

    Skate 2 and 3 are also incredible but the first one is had more impact on me... It was innovative for the time...
  7. chiefwiggum2
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have spent hours free roaming on this amazing game, the soundtrack compliments is well too! The story mode is great too, as you thrive your way onto the front of magazine covers by doing tricks and beating fellow skaters in competitions. Well worth the buy.… Expand
  8. ZiNSHADY
    Jan 25, 2014
    10
    Best game i played because the soundtrack the story and the feeling of the game its not objective based like skate 2 or skate 3 and i honestly dont like skate 3
  9. wololooo
    Jul 26, 2012
    9
    Surprisingly innovative and hugely enjoyable, Skate (and its sequels) is a refreshing alternative to the endless button mashing of the Tony Hawk series, which have long been the go-to skateboarding game. Skate sets a new standard for realism in skateboarding games, with accurate collision detection, great physics and the beautifully implemented flick-it controls. There's an incredibleSurprisingly innovative and hugely enjoyable, Skate (and its sequels) is a refreshing alternative to the endless button mashing of the Tony Hawk series, which have long been the go-to skateboarding game. Skate sets a new standard for realism in skateboarding games, with accurate collision detection, great physics and the beautifully implemented flick-it controls. There's an incredible amount of replay value, the city overflowing with spots to skate - everywhere you look you'll find new and unique places. While the graphics are somewhat mediocre and the character animation (especially on NPCs), Skate more than makes up for its negative qualities with its endlessly fun and unique gameplay.… Expand
  10. Watermelon789
    Jul 19, 2011
    9
    The revival of an almost death genre, Activision did good stuff with Tony Hawk, the consequences? it made so many Tony Hawks you can't count how many were developed. While EA observed every move, of his rival, there you go, now you have Skate. Skate is something new with a pretty nice touches for a franchise that i didn't expect to have anything new on it. The soundtrack ( as always) isThe revival of an almost death genre, Activision did good stuff with Tony Hawk, the consequences? it made so many Tony Hawks you can't count how many were developed. While EA observed every move, of his rival, there you go, now you have Skate. Skate is something new with a pretty nice touches for a franchise that i didn't expect to have anything new on it. The soundtrack ( as always) is great. Skate goes with stylish direction.… Expand
  11. stepneg
    Jan 22, 2011
    0
    Repetitive, annoying dross, doesn't compare to the decent TH games by a long way. If you like repeating the same move over and over again until the game decides you've done it enough and lets you move on to the next bit where you repeat some more then you will like this, otherwise avoid.
  12. MacF
    Jan 3, 2009
    9
    I was hyped for this more than Halo 3. I think that I was correct, but you can't compare different genres. Since Tony Hawk is the only game that you can compare it to, I say that it beats it by far. But I can't say that Tony Hawk was bad, it just did well in it's time. skate. brings the most real game ever to grace gaming. It isn't realistic, it's a video game,I was hyped for this more than Halo 3. I think that I was correct, but you can't compare different genres. Since Tony Hawk is the only game that you can compare it to, I say that it beats it by far. But I can't say that Tony Hawk was bad, it just did well in it's time. skate. brings the most real game ever to grace gaming. It isn't realistic, it's a video game, sure, but it definitely captures the flow and feel of skateboarding, the sense of achievement, even of the simplest things. While there are flaws in the game sure, simple things like walking and tricks, trying to discern one trick from another. But these are easily overcome. In skate boarding, it takes practice and even natural gift to kickflip, just for that first time, and then years to do it almost at will. I played the demo a lot, and it soon became second nature (on a gaming level) to do each trick. Then finally doing the grinds and big jumps, it takes more practice, and amusment, because come on! The stacks are the best in gaming history!

    How some of these people that are rating the game low, I don't know. I have reason to belive that it's fan boy, or that they hate a lot of EA games, so they assume that skate. is a bad game. I don't know. skate. wasn't about beating the current leader, it was about making a different game, they did what they wanted for a skating game (And I played THPS2 through THPS4, [i]Nick[/i], I know how to hold a combo, and I definitely prefer this). Skate 2 is addressing many of the obvious questions and expanding everything. Tons of new tricks, some I don't know how they managed to figure out how to do (pogo hops for starters) all done in a physically realistic world. People, when you beome a hater, you better have damn good reason for it, and the info to back it up, or some bloody manners.    … Expand
  13. EricHill
    Apr 13, 2008
    10
    I bought it because my friend had it from the moment i did my first ollie on it i loved the game. It's so much better than TH games because you have to have "thumb skill" as me and my friends call it. In this game you have to angle yourself to the rail and get good timing, where in TH you press A then Y to grind a rail when you can be far away from it. Also the visuals are amazing!I bought it because my friend had it from the moment i did my first ollie on it i loved the game. It's so much better than TH games because you have to have "thumb skill" as me and my friends call it. In this game you have to angle yourself to the rail and get good timing, where in TH you press A then Y to grind a rail when you can be far away from it. Also the visuals are amazing! EA really did a good job whatever they did to graphic this game. Many people also say the camera angle bothers them, but I got used to it so I have nooo idea what they're talking about. The only problem I have are some of the challenges, especially DEATH RACES, are very hard. But I got over that and completed them after some time and got a GREAT feeling of accomplishment. For the regular Xbox 360 game price of about $59.99, it is practicly a steal for its replay value, challenges, freeskate, and realism. Oh, and there is no loading if you travel between towns on board. The only loading is the startup character selection and if you take the transit map to an area.… Expand
  14. AuggieAnno
    Feb 27, 2008
    9
    skate. was the best skateboarding game in a very long time. This game makes Tony Hawk's more recent games look like garbage. I overlooked the glitches and graphics considering the face that it was still the best in a long time. VERY realistic compared to any skating game i have EVER played. This is the best skateboarding title out there.
  15. RJ
    Dec 14, 2007
    6
    Uhh!! How can you people stand this game? It's a good gamebut the view ruins it. Every second when I speed up I get this foot in front of my screen!! Also, you're riding along then all of a sudden you hit this car you don't see! I gave it a 6 because it has a great storyline, good graphics, and lots of realism. The view just ruins the game though.
  16. John
    Dec 14, 2007
    8
    Easily the best skateboarding game you can buy out at the moment, beating the long-standing Tony Hawk franchise hands down. A somewhat realistic look into the world of skateboarding and the ability to skate around a living, breathing metropolis lets your skateboarding imagination run wild. You can get annoyed at some control/tricks as the controls are specfic and some skateboarding styles Easily the best skateboarding game you can buy out at the moment, beating the long-standing Tony Hawk franchise hands down. A somewhat realistic look into the world of skateboarding and the ability to skate around a living, breathing metropolis lets your skateboarding imagination run wild. You can get annoyed at some control/tricks as the controls are specfic and some skateboarding styles have been left out from the game (Flatland, anyone?) and some bugs need ironing out, but a lot better than what the Tony Hawk games have been. Comes with Online capabilities and the ability to add your own short Skate videos and pictures to the internet. Worth looking into.… Expand
  17. JadenD.
    Dec 4, 2007
    10
    This game is absolutely stunning! It clearly blows THPG out of the water with grater graphics and real life tricks unlike THPG where you can 540 flip a 35 set, as with all skating games stalling is an issue.
  18. LiefS.
    Nov 25, 2007
    9
    I skateboard in real life and this is much closer to skateboarding than Tony Hawk. After 8 years of TH im a little tired of bs missiongs like grinding a lamp pole wire for 100 yards and doing one impossible trick after another you forget that its a skateboarding game. if you land a good trick in skate you have a sense of accomplishment rather than scoring 100,000 points in an impossible I skateboard in real life and this is much closer to skateboarding than Tony Hawk. After 8 years of TH im a little tired of bs missiongs like grinding a lamp pole wire for 100 yards and doing one impossible trick after another you forget that its a skateboarding game. if you land a good trick in skate you have a sense of accomplishment rather than scoring 100,000 points in an impossible combo without breaking a sweat. Nick D. Id say the exact opposite for you, you cant handle something even close to skateboarding so stick to buttonmashing.… Expand
  19. TomB.
    Nov 25, 2007
    7
    I love the controls with this game, they are amazingly fun and realistic once you get used to them I only have one complaint.....Why can't I get off of my board!!!!!!
  20. FlorenceN.
    Nov 17, 2007
    10
    Dude...this aint tony hawk...this is real deal skate heaven in the form of a cd. the people who actually skated in real life, such as myself will tell you that this is almost as fun as skating itself. the giant city you can explore should be enough to get a high rank, not to mention you can do tricks on every possible thing...rag-doll bails rock. must buy.
  21. Y.R.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    THPS fanboys dont understand that getting 10 billion points isnt what people want, if you want a good skateboarding game buy thps,if you want a skateboarding "simulation" buy this.
  22. BenF.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    Pedro 'M' u n00b u say no-one who says gud comments shows they're surname but u also hide urs u nub cake. this game is brilliant, and much more realistic than tony haks could ever be. no more pressing one button to jump, grind and then land effortlessly. i bet u haven't even played it more than 5 seconds u n00b
  23. MartinW.
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    This game is amazing ,the people who say this is just for people who are rubbish at tony hawks are mental. tony hawks started off quite good but all the newer versions are ridiculous , i hated the unrealism personally and the fact u can pull a combo for about 5 mins is rubbish ,the tricks are so easy and mostly immposable in real life, skate is for people who have skated in their life and This game is amazing ,the people who say this is just for people who are rubbish at tony hawks are mental. tony hawks started off quite good but all the newer versions are ridiculous , i hated the unrealism personally and the fact u can pull a combo for about 5 mins is rubbish ,the tricks are so easy and mostly immposable in real life, skate is for people who have skated in their life and i love it. The only real surprise to me was that ea have actually been involved in a good game.Oh and i agree with matey about the getting off the board bit, thats the only one thing wrong with this game.… Expand
  24. ChrisD.
    Oct 26, 2007
    8
    Nick. D you can compare this and TH as they are both in the same genre you noob, as well as this is is five times as hard as TH games will ever be. Because this is now released there is no need to buy Proving Ground, this is the most innovative and realistic skateboarding game to date!
  25. LiboWang
    Oct 24, 2007
    10
    I give it a 10 to counter the comment below, skate tricks are much more intuitive and yet challenging than Tony Hawk. All my buddies that loved tony hawk and skated enjoy EA Skate so much more.
    [Nick D.] argues that Skate is easier/simpler.... I can't be sure but I suppose Nick has here never skated for real before. Even the ollie or the way you manual in Skate is a lot more    I give it a 10 to counter the comment below, skate tricks are much more intuitive and yet challenging than Tony Hawk. All my buddies that loved tony hawk and skated enjoy EA Skate so much more.
    [Nick D.] argues that Skate is easier/simpler.... I can't be sure but I suppose Nick has here never skated for real before. Even the ollie or the way you manual in Skate is a lot more intuitive and sensitive(to failure) and takes much more mastery than just pressing specified buttons in certain combinations.

    You will never have the same feeling playing a video game and when you are skating, but "Skate" shortened that distance more than tony hawk ever did. After more than 5 (correct me if I'm wrong) Tony Hawk games, I think most people are sick of the crazy fly off 3 story building 5-0 onto handrail. If you are 12 (about how old I was when I got into Tony Hawk) then the insanity of the THPS tricks will awe you, if you are over it, then Skate is the right direction to go.    … Expand
  26. NickD.
    Oct 19, 2007
    0
    I like how everyone tries to compare this game to THPG. They are 2 totally separate games and most people suck at Tony Hawk games so Skate is their way out of playing Tony Hawk games. This game is for the people who can't or don't know how to hold a combo on a Tony Hawk game.
  27. NedB.
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    This game is awesome! I had never played a skateboarding game before this and only downloaded the demo on a whim. It hooked me immediately and after it was released I've found it hard to play anything else. As someone new to the genre, I found the controls incredible intuitive with the 'right-stick' 'flick-it' actions. To people also unfamiliar with this genre, if This game is awesome! I had never played a skateboarding game before this and only downloaded the demo on a whim. It hooked me immediately and after it was released I've found it hard to play anything else. As someone new to the genre, I found the controls incredible intuitive with the 'right-stick' 'flick-it' actions. To people also unfamiliar with this genre, if a big part of your enjoyment of the GTA games was finding interesting places to jump your motorcycles and cars, then you'll LOVE this game. The city is full of challenging and crazy fun areas just begging to be jumped, ground, or bailed over. At the very least, download the demo. You won't be disappointed. The only element I wish they could've added was 'walking'. Sometimes you'll wish you could just walk up a set of stairs.… Expand
  28. JD
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Hey its cool man if u dont like it it probly cus u suck in games like this and suck at skating for reals putting all that aside for EAs first attempt at this type of game I think they did a pretty good job there next attempt will fill in the gray areas which isnt anything to complain about 4 me its all about entertainment and its got some. This makes TH look like a cartoon if u everHey its cool man if u dont like it it probly cus u suck in games like this and suck at skating for reals putting all that aside for EAs first attempt at this type of game I think they did a pretty good job there next attempt will fill in the gray areas which isnt anything to complain about 4 me its all about entertainment and its got some. This makes TH look like a cartoon if u ever really skated u know it takes alot of practice to do even a heel flip 4 the first time. This game takes u back there.… Expand
  29. SeanB.
    Oct 8, 2007
    7
    A good depiction of what skateboarding is supposed to be like; that is, as close as you can get with two analog sticks and a few buttons. The basics are not hard to pick up, unless you're like me and have been a Tony Hawk junkie, then they take some getting used to. But the Pro challenges are ridiculously difficult. The analog sticks just don't react to what you want them to do A good depiction of what skateboarding is supposed to be like; that is, as close as you can get with two analog sticks and a few buttons. The basics are not hard to pick up, unless you're like me and have been a Tony Hawk junkie, then they take some getting used to. But the Pro challenges are ridiculously difficult. The analog sticks just don't react to what you want them to do when you need them to do it (timing is crucial in this game). Freeskate is decent, but can become boring in itself. Overall, a nice addition to the skating genre (what else is there besides THPS?), but just doesn't quite have "it" to make it worthy of a memorable game, IMO.… Expand
  30. AlexA.
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    I say this is the best skateboarding game yet. I dont understand why people think it's so hard to get the tricks down, its so easy. the first day i played the demo i got all the tricks down. the only criticism for the game is that you aren't able to get off your board and walk around like on stairs, which gets really annoying when you get stuck and have to go around. but I say this is the best skateboarding game yet. I dont understand why people think it's so hard to get the tricks down, its so easy. the first day i played the demo i got all the tricks down. the only criticism for the game is that you aren't able to get off your board and walk around like on stairs, which gets really annoying when you get stuck and have to go around. but honestly, i dont know how people arent able to get the tricks down. gamertag: alexhxc uodtgl play me in some jam or spot battle sometime.… Expand
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#14 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#17 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#80 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. IGN
    90
    As a brand new IP, based on an idea that could have completely blown up in EA's face, skate is an amazingly complete experience. Those who choose to relax and skate leisurely -- looking for cool lines and taking on the occasional challenge -- will likely find the most enjoyment.
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  2. 1UP
    90
    Built around utterly convincing physics and animation systems and a unique control scheme that's equal parts challenge and reward, it manages to be realistic without being discouraging and feels completely different from not only the competition, but from anything else out there.
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  3. Game Informer
    88
    These controls feel great, and they really need to since the game isn’t in the slightest bit forgiving. When you go for a grind, you won’t magically be transported onto the rail. You have to line it up and pray that you time your jump and adjoining trick correctly.
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