Skate 2 Expert Reviews

Skate 2 brings its own sense of style, and crushing difficulty, to the world of Skate games. An improvement over the first game with more tricks, a city stocked with vicious law enforcement, and of course "buttery" tricks, Skate 2 is worth the ...

Still, it's hard to find fault with the game if you're willing to put in the time to get good. There is plenty to do, the city is huge, and if you master everything there is to see and do you'll certainly have gotten your $60 worth. The ability to ...

Does this slap down Tony Hawk?

Intuitive control method, huge game world, real sense of accomplishment

Very tricky to get to grips with, aesthetics not the best

It might not offer much over the original Skate, but this one easily claims the crown as best alternative sports title

Casual gamers may not enjoy this one

Dull visuals, can be a little "tricky" for casual gamers

skate 2 review: Skate 2 adds a number of new features to the Skate formula, but not all of them are winners.

Intuitive controls for massive trick repertoire, Huge city to explore, Online co-op challenges are a lot of fun, On-foot movement is clumsy at best, Pedestrians get in the way and leave litter, AI of other skaters is questionable

On-foot movement is clumsy at best, Pedestrians get in the way and leave litter, AI of other skaters is questionable

Can the best skateboarding game get even better? Stu definitely thinks so.

When the first Skate debuted, it offered up a realistic simulation-based alternative to the unrealistic circus that the Tony Hawk franchise had become. Now, Skate 2 is here with some subtle improvements that push virtual skateboarding to new heights.

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's ...

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's ...

When the first game in a new franchise turns out to be hugely popular amongst the masses and shifts millions of units in the process, it's logical that the developer will try to emulate its success with more of the same. Unfortunately, many follow-ups ...

The increased move-set, which gives you further flexibility on your board ; The beautifully designed skateboarding paradise of New San Van ; The brilliant 'Create-A-Spot' mode, which adds further replay value

The steep learning curve for "noobs" or the impatient ; The clunky on-foot controls ; The occasionally annoying camera angle

A refined and polished sequel to a brilliant skateboarding game.

When the first Skate debuted, it offered up a realistic simulation-based alternative to the unrealistic circus that the Tony Hawk franchise had become. Now, the sequel is here with some subtle improvements that push virtual skateboarding to new ...

The game features a deep Career mode that adds a few new events such as the Hall of Meat and Tranny. The Hall of Meat events are by far one of the most addicting challenges where the aim is to bail off your board and eat as much concrete as you can. ...