I've had the opportunity to play Skate early, and I have to say I had a lot of fun exploring the world of San Vansterdam. Full disclaimer, I didn't play any of the original games, which means I don't have a pre-established emotional connection or hands-on experience with the franchise before this game. That is to say, I'm looking at the game with a fresh pair of eyes, so keep reading if you're interested in my first impressions of Skate.
As an absolute noob, the game held my hand pretty nicely, allowing me to learn all of the moves through the tutorial story and the AR challenges. The unique Flick It mechanic was definitely challenging but enjoyable the master, especially for someone who has been a Keyboard and Mouse player for most of her life. The Skatepedia was my guiding light until I got my sea legs (or better to say skate legs).
