Skatesterre

I like that it feels like THPS but i missing some features and very often, the game feels a bit clumsy. The tricks works fine but a combo is not that easy because the keys sometimes do not work properly or the timing is hard. And i missing some animations for the switch between grinds and tricks etc. to get the right moment. But i think, it will be netter in the future!

I'd consider this a 5 or 6/10 that, while having many elements from Tony Hawk I enjoy (and even a couple expansions on those games' ideas), there are too many technical negatives to wholeheartedly recommend. + unique level themes + all of the soundtrack bangs + unlocking more cosmetics as you complete goals + secret areas are fun to unlock, and getting new board types is a great reward for them + the tony hawk formula continues to work well as a sandbox for expressive movement = i wish the cosmetic item unlocks were all unique (with more pieces), and all recolors were just options within an unlock = i wish the soundtrack was at least double in size, with maybe some hip-hop and even some local acts from her hometown = the level design, while alright, left much to be desired (not nearly the flow of a Neversoft map), and goals did not ramp up in difficulty NEARLY enough. Perhaps a unlockable hard mode with new objectives that incorporate the entire level + secret areas? = skater body during flip tricks feels a little lifeless = Goal objectives should be larger and more clearly marked in-game - bugged achievements for tasks that are not something I'd consider "achievements" - absence of boneless/nocomply and wallrides (these 2 are SORELY missing), lip tricks, manual/grind extensions, special tricks, or leveling out of vert - starting to move from a standstill takes WAY TOO LONG - gaining and losing speed makes zero sense, leading to many combos coming to a grinding halt - grind balance meter being under the skater means you're staring under the skater instead of ahead to where you're going. This feels bad in a way that might not be obvious until you play. - absence of "coyote time" on any and all objects leads to jump inputs getting eaten (no air and likely bail), and many dropped combos when landing in revert or manual - far too many types of player/geo interactions lead to a bail (almost feels like THPSHD/5). Grind objects often end into level geo (bail instead of pushing you out/away). Jumping into a rail will often bail instead of starting the grind You might see a lot more negative here than positive (and you'd be right in a way), but the fun of the sandbox and progression made up for a lot of the frustrations. I do hope that AT LEAST the last two negatives are addressed, as they will be a reason many will drop this game early. If you have a moderate tolerance for indie game jank, there's a good few hours of fun, so maybe pick it up on sale!