Aleonetti

This game focuses on super controllable skate physics and once you get it down it's incredibly **** can time any trick as fast or slow as you want and also modify how it moves depending on the angle you move the joysticks at. Difficulty comes from learning how to do specific tricks on command; however, the tricks that are most difficult in real life come off easily in game. The challenge list for each map is great and gives specific focus on tricks, I think this is where the game shines. Outside of that free skate is fun but aimless, unless you have specific tricks/lines you come up with it isn't very engaging. Since there are no NPCs or traffic you feel alone as you skate through downtown LA, a weird sensation IMO. Some customization is available for your skater but options are quite limited. Could definitely use multiplayer, more customization, some sort of story/challenge structure, and NPCs to make it feel more alive. These additions would take the game to an 8.5 for me. A 9 would be if all lag and small bugs were also completely removed as they occur sometimes. If you are interested in skateboarding or enjoyed any past skateboarding games, this is worth playing.