Skate Reboot Promises 'Best Feel Ever' – But Can It Ollie Over Our Skepticism?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
The *Skate* reboot is promising the best skateboarding experience ever, but after a long hiatus and some controversial decisions, can Full Circle actually deliver? We're cautiously optimistic, but prepared for anything.
Right, so the hype train for the *Skate* reboot is gathering steam, and Full Circle, the developers, are making some bold claims. According to Game Rant, Jeff Seamster, head of creative at Full Circle, reckons this new *Skate* is "the best *Skate* has ever felt." Big words, mate, especially after 15 years of waiting since *Skate 3*.
Now, I'm all for optimism – a bit like accidentally summoning a rain of kittens instead of a fireball; always a surprise, and usually delightful. But I've also seen enough gaming promises crumble faster than a poorly constructed half-pipe.
Seamster's been chatting to GamesRadar+ about the importance of nailing that *Skate* feel. Apparently, they even resurrected the *Skate 3* engine and shoehorned it into Frostbite. Which, let's be honest, sounds like a bloody nightmare of digital archaeology. But hey, if it works, it works. He says "When we started, we reached a point where we had fully restored the entire Skate 3 engine and integrated it into the current Frostbite engine. Getting that feeling was important, and we nailed it. I know this is the best Skate has ever felt; it's the best it's ever played, and we're super excited for people to get their hands on it."
Early Access is on the horizon (though a firm date's still a mystery – classic). Playtests are already happening, so some lucky sods are already getting their hands on it. But here’s the rub: expectations are sky-high. Remember when everyone thought *Cyberpunk 2077* would rewrite reality? Yeah, we all know how that panned out. (*shudders*)
And let's not forget the stumbles along the way. The whole "live-service" thing ruffled some feathers, and the, uh, *distinctive* art style isn't exactly winning everyone over. (Personally, I'm reserving judgment until I see it in motion. Could be a stroke of genius, could be… well, let's just say 'surprising'.)
Then there's the online-only thing. Now, I'm not a Luddite, but sometimes you just want to chill with a game offline, y'know? No pressure, no lag, just pure, unadulterated skateboarding bliss. Is that too much to ask? (Rhetorical question. Of course it is.)
So, what does this all mean? Well, it means Full Circle are clearly confident. It means they're putting a lot of pressure on themselves. And it means we, the long-suffering *Skate* fans, are poised on the edge of our seats, ready to either cheer wildly or hurl our controllers at the nearest wall. The stakes are higher than a double kickflip over a flaming school bus, my friends. Let's hope they stick the landing. According to the original Game Rant article, Full Circle head of creative Jeff Seamster believes in his product and that the feel of the game is the epicenter of this franchise, if they can get the feeling right hopefully the controversies won't matter as much. So there is a lot riding on this relaunch of *Skate*.
Tags: Skate, Skateboarding Games, Full Circle, EA, Game Reboot
Original article: Game Rant