Cruising along with Skate 3
So, I went and got Skate 3 when it came out. I’ve been a big fan of the series since it started as the control system just seemed to make sense to me.
I’ve worked my way through the career mode, though I still have a few bits and bobs to finish off and the challenges provided were enough to keep my attention. The silly teenager that’s hidden in me will always love the hall of meat challenges, there’s something about rag dolling my character off of a roof and seeing him glow as bones are broken…it’s just a shame there is no local multiplayer for this, I wasted hours on Skate 2 with Paul and Scott flinging characters into buildings.
For future reference EA, we all understand that online multiplayer is a big thing, but some of us actually socialise with friends in the really real world and would like that catered for too (Burnout crash junctions are another long gone favourite).
Anyhow, I digress, the main point for me is the amount of time I’ve spent aimlessly skating around looking for lines, ledges and gaps. It’s like searching for the Holy Grail, that perfect line with a few tricks that all land spot on. There’s no urgency in my hunt, no panic, just a chilled out cruise around the environment with one beady eye on the scenery.
I’ve also found myself uploading video clips a lot more than in previous iterations of the game. I’ve spent untold amounts of time playing with camera angles and trying to make them look half tidy. Why? Why am I spending all this time trying to make it look all shiny? I have no idea what has compelled me to get involved with that, but hey, whatever it is I’m not complaining.
Maybe I should dust off my board and go skating in the real world more…it’s been a while.
Urban Debris 