Skate 2

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  • Summary: Skate 2 picks up five years after the original Skate, a period marred by an unspeakable disaster that left San Vanelona in ruins. Within that time, Mongocorp rebuilt the city but their zealous protection of private property has put a damper on the once thriving skate population. EquippedSkate 2 picks up five years after the original Skate, a period marred by an unspeakable disaster that left San Vanelona in ruins. Within that time, Mongocorp rebuilt the city but their zealous protection of private property has put a damper on the once thriving skate population. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, gamers are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the New San Vanelona skate scene. With their ability to get off-board to move objects around and with help from a crew of locals, players embark on a mission to take back the city, one spot at a time. Along the way, they need to get coverage, earn sponsorships, own challenges and enter contests, including a coveted invite to etnies GvR competition. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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  • Developer: EA Black Box
  • Genre(s): Sports, Alternative, Individual, Skateboarding, Skateboarding, Skate / Skateboard
  • # of players: 6 Online
  • Cheats: On GameFAQs
  • Rating: T
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Gaming Age
    100
    Skate 2 is a must buy for fans of the first, and a give it a try for fans of Tony Hawk. Love it or hate it, it's the only game in town.
  2. Cynamite
    90
    Why do cars, pedestrians and the menu structure still have to be so annoying? Nevertheless it’s a great sequel and arguably the best skating game out there.
  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    90
    If you have played the first one, there are many reasons to play this second entry on the series. The game is better in almost all aspects, and the great amount of content will keep you playing and coming back for more, for a long time. Plus, the Online mode is great and there is plenty of unlockables. Annals of Meat mode is stupidly awesome.
  4. PSX Extreme
    83
    SKATE 2 is great fun, and fans of the original will no doubt love it more than the first. Yes, there are still some gripes to be had, mostly dealing with control issues, but they don't hurt the game nearly enough to damage the experience significantly. With a larger campaign mode, a better playground, more tricks, the Hall of Meat mode, and enjoyable cut-scenes, SKATE 2 is worth the price of admission.
  5. Eurogamer
    80
    But for the vast majority of players there will be a challenge hurdle at some point that is just too high to overcome. It's no accident: the game has been designed that way. It's testament to the strength of the surrounding package that Skate 2 continues to be compelling place to inhabit even after its primary purpose is gone and all that's left is the playground.
  6. GamePro
    80
    Skate 2 does have a lot to offer but it falls short in a lot of ways. Its realistic feel is great when it comes to technical aspects like tricks and controls but it's taken one step too far. [Mar 2009, p.79]
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  7. AceGamez
    70
    Skate 2 isn't a bad game, it's just inconsistent.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Sean
    Jan 28, 2009
    10
    Surpasses it's predecessor in every way possible.
    Flows like the old one (still a minor frame rate issue though :(., Controls feel    Surpasses it's predecessor in every way possible.
    Flows like the old one (still a minor frame rate issue though :(., Controls feel natural, not too overcrowded and overwhelming.
    Best Online i';ve seen in a sports game, varied challenges, freeskate co-op activities.

    Camera i luv, but TH fans may not like it.

    10/10 a truly brilliant and thought out sequel    … Expand
  2. Beelay
    Mar 10, 2009
    9
    Great game, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Although the map is bigger, There aren't really as many gaps and fun places to go as in Skate 1. Great game, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Although the map is bigger, There aren't really as many gaps and fun places to go as in Skate 1. Lots more polish, far more tricks, and the framerate is far smoother. This is a good game, but the career mode seemed a bit too easy. If you played the first, you'd love it, but if you didn't, the learning curve might be a bit steep for the first few hours. Give it a try.… Expand
  4. RobinN.
    May 22, 2009
    9
    I think this game is the best Action sports game because the buttons are so sensitive and the gamer has to practice doing a certain trick I think this game is the best Action sports game because the buttons are so sensitive and the gamer has to practice doing a certain trick like in real life . But there is one minus in this game : because the off board and moving objects is new to EA Games its pretty stiff but i guess in Skate 3 it will be perfected if there even going to be a Skate 3.… Expand
  5. RobertN
    Mar 10, 2009
    8
    I played SKATE (at my mates house) , and i loved it so much i went out and bought SKATE 2. And i can say it is just as excellent but with I played SKATE (at my mates house) , and i loved it so much i went out and bought SKATE 2. And i can say it is just as excellent but with loads more excellent features thrown in. OK, this game can be very infuriating due to some solid challenges, and annoying pedestrians. However the satisfaction and pure joy you can squeeze out of this game make you forget all about fact you just lobbed you controller through the window. Best skating game i have ever played, period.… Expand
  6. onewarmslime
    Jul 17, 2015
    7
    Not as good as Skate 3. Not much else to say. I guess I should have played it before its sequel but it's really hard playing it after havingNot as good as Skate 3. Not much else to say. I guess I should have played it before its sequel but it's really hard playing it after having beaten skate 3, not just graphically-wise… Expand
  7. namDa65
    Jan 31, 2012
    7
    Better than skate 1, with some very fun gameplay mechanics like the hall of meat and just controlling the skateboard. The missions however areBetter than skate 1, with some very fun gameplay mechanics like the hall of meat and just controlling the skateboard. The missions however are very frustrating and is basically trial and error… Expand
  8. TomW.
    Jan 22, 2009
    2
    Hands down, the worst and most FRUSTRATING game i ever played. I LOVE skate 1, but they messed up in skate 2, here are reasons why: 1. The Hands down, the worst and most FRUSTRATING game i ever played. I LOVE skate 1, but they messed up in skate 2, here are reasons why: 1. The challenges are way too hard, you have to be an expert to complete them, its like playing veteran mode on call of duty: world at war, its too hard. there aren't even any difficulty modes 2. Pedestrians - they are most annoying when you are doing a challenge, THEY ARE ALWAYS IN THE WAY!!! 3. Ollie North - whenever you are in the air, you always keep your thumb on the X button in skate 1 right? Well in skate 2, it does an Ollie north, and mostly you don't realize it, and if you hold it the whole time, YOU BAIL!!! 4. Timers - some challenges have timers, and some don't...what's the point? Just to be annoying and lose your patience. 5. Flipping - When you do a front flip or back flip or whatever, you have to be EXACTLY accurate just to land it I can keep going on, but not feeling like typing all about why i hate this game. Why did I give this game a rating of 2? because i might play it again, and i love skate 1.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#49 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#70 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009