Skate 2

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
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  1. Edge Magazine
    70
    Black Box’s sequel ultimately struggles to offer any single compelling justification for its own existence. [Feb 2009, p.93]
  2. Destructoid
    70
    The camera is one of the most immediate problems that needs to be fixed, but Black Box has done a good job with the title, and if they can keep making substantial improvements with each title in the series, then they'll be the undisputed frontrunners for the new generation of skating titles.
  3. Play.tm
    70
    In some areas (like the moveable furniture) it adds interesting enhancements, whilst less successful innovations can simply be ignored. But what it fails to do is to keep the momentum of the first game.
  5. AceGamez
    70
    Skate 2 isn't a bad game, it's just inconsistent.
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Awards & Rankings

34
#34 Best PS3 Game of 2009
48
#48 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
70
#70 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 76
  3. Negative: 6 out of 76
  1. gregthreet
    Jan 16, 2013
    7
    Skate 2 improves on all of the great controls of the original. Unfortunately is worse in terms of story and open world. Both lack the depth ofSkate 2 improves on all of the great controls of the original. Unfortunately is worse in terms of story and open world. Both lack the depth of the original. While the original had a satisfying conclusion of winning the XGAMES this one doesn't have anything as fun. Your last task is to win an event you created for the skatepark you made for the city. The customization of the original is also back, which is great. The best thing here is the controls which are flawless. Allowing for crazy stuff to happen that seems believable at times. Its amazing. This alone trumps any issues with the story. The open world also has a police/guard mechanic that means you'll be able to be chased and have fights. This is all possible due to Skate 2's ability for you to separate your self from the board. Truly revolutionary. I just wish there were guns.… Full Review »
  2. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    A worthy successor to the original Skate. Its multiplayer is an improvement over the original.
  3. Lonitx
    Dec 2, 2019
    8
    it gives the player so much freedom and generally just expands on the first game in every way
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