Skate. vs TH

[slickkill77]

Alright well now both demos are out so which do you prefer. I played TH today and it sucked. It was very bland with nothing new. So my nod go towards skate

[Eastsidecracker]

Didnt get to play TH demo yet, so Ill vote later.
Skate was fun and a nice fresh idea, but overall wasnt satisfied the gameplay.
TH has always been a fun turn unrealistic skating game. A little to different from skate, like an arcade game to a simulator.

[Chris in Cali]

I'm unimpressed with skate, it's missing way to much in terms of actual moves, and gameplay features. That said, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground looks to be even worse, it litterally seems like Project 8 1/2. Horrible showing be Neversoft IMO. They need to realize you can't make a game realistic, and cartoonish at the same time it doesn't work. Also, it seems all the annoying, make no sense, repetitive goals will still be there, and with way too much focus on boring features like nail the trick, nail the flip, nail the grab, be hardcore, be a rigger.... yawn. Also, the game is ugly, does every level have to be void of color to make the game feel "mature?"

I'm always going to be a huge fan of the Tony Hawk series, 1, 2, 4, THUG, and American Wasteland are some of my favorite games. Project 8 was total garbage, and Proving Ground looks to be even worse. So for now Skate is the only option if you want a fresh skating game. I'll wait until it hits $30, or Skate 2 comes out with more features. As for Tony Hawk games... they seriously need to start over from the ground up. Build better levels, make the game look and play good. Cut out the annoying goals, get a good storyline in there, have a decent Create-A-Skater, and decided whether they want to make an arcade game, an adventure game, or a sim skateboard game and then focus on getting that down right.

[CAG 79]

Were is the none option?

[Bazz]

Hopefully i'll find out later today no doubt i'll play both down the road , but at the moment looking for something fresh and skate seems it , but i haven't tried the thps demo yet. I've always love thps though seems its time for a change. Of course only room for one 60.00 game and right now skate gets my attention being comes with free tshirt and 10% off with coupon at gs.

[getfckedx]

im actually really excited about skate now, especially after i was not impressed with tony hawk at all.

[hiccupleftovers]

skate is just well....bad. Very very disappointed in that one. At the worst point, Tony Hawk at least doesn't disappoint. I very much enjoyed Project 8 and felt it was a good step in the right direction. not everything was perfect with it, but it was very fun. Could have used a better storyline, but I don't play Tony Hawk games for storyline.

[A Happy Panda]

I like the Skate demo...but IDK if it's worth $60. Plus there's no flatland or lip tricks...that kind of sucks. It's like a realistic, next gen Tony Hawk 1.

[Bretts31344]

Like others say, you can't really compare the two. I became sick of Tony Hawk after the fourth one, so now I will be moving on to Skate this Friday. To each their own.

[NOXER]

Yes you can do lip tricks. I'am a die hard Tony Hawk fan but THPG is a real step backwards. Demo was mediocre at best, graphics didn't match up to previous P8, the board clips into the environment ie. tailslide your board is inside the ledge. Demo really isn't polished. P8 didn't have the extreme arcade feel that Proving grounds has . Aggro kick c'mon! are you serious going 50 mph to gap a roof!

IGN (ugh) said it best "What we mustn't forget here is that THPG is no longer a game only to be compared with its own previous installment." However they said this is an improvement from P8...ahh no

Only thing that would want me to purchase this game is fact you can skate LOVE park and Freedom's Plaza DC.

[PenguinMaster]

I like the Skate demo...but IDK if it's worth $60. Plus there's no flatland or lip tricks...that kind of sucks. It's like a realistic, next gen Tony Hawk 1.

But there is a manual, that makes it a realistic, next gen Tony Hawk 2. I didn't care for Skate or Proving Ground. There hasn't been a good skating game since Tony Hawk's Underground.

[A Happy Panda]

Yes you can do lip tricks. I'am a die hard Tony Hawk fan but THPG is a real step backwards. Demo was mediocre at best, graphics didn't match up to previous P8, the board clips into the environment ie. tailslide your board is inside the ledge. Demo really isn't polished. P8 didn't have the extreme arcade feel that Proving grounds has . Aggro kick c'mon! are you serious going 50 mph to gap a roof!

IGN (ugh) said it best "What we mustn't forget here is that THPG is no longer a game only to be compared with its own previous installment." However they said this is an improvement from P8...ahh no

Only thing that would want me to purchase this game is fact you can skate LOVE park and Freedom's Plaza DC.

I was referring to Skate not having lip tricks.

[coltcannon]

Skate is the new TH, TH is the new ESPN X Games skateboarding.

[Chris in Cali]

But there is a manual, that makes it a realistic, next gen Tony Hawk 2. I didn't care for Skate or Proving Ground. There hasn't been a good skating game since Tony Hawk's Underground.


Skate has the absolute worst manual mechanic I have ever had the displeasure of using. It is a million times easier to manual in real life than it is to in Skate.

[AdvOfJet]

Skate has the absolute worst manual mechanic I have ever had the displeasure of using. It is a million times easier to manual in real life than it is to in Skate.
I have no problems at all pulling off manuals in the game. I can generally run from manual to flip kick to manual to flipkick..etc... over and over again without any dificulties. Just took a little getting used to the system.

What took longer was landing a manual after a large trick or off a rail. But now I can even do that almost every time.

[A Happy Panda]

I have no problems at all pulling off manuals in the game. I can generally run from manual to flip kick to manual to flipkick..etc... over and over again without any dificulties. Just took a little getting used to the system.

What took longer was landing a manual after a large trick or off a rail. But now I can even do that almost every time.

I got to the manual challenge on the demo. I used up the last 4 or so minutes of the demo, and I couldn't beat it. For some reason, the game wouldn't give it to me...I would do a trick, go into a manual, then try to trick out. But when I trick out, it said I didn't complete the challenge....I'm going from the manual motion on the right analog stick directly into a shove it, am I doing something wrong?

[seen]

This surprisingly is no contest, advantage EA. Skate plays so much smoother and true to real life. Definetly something new and fresh. I was skeptical of Sk8 at frist being a THPS player since its inception, but after playing the demo I was a quick convert.

THPS plays the same as it did in THPS 2. I feel like the game has been ported over and have had the graphics polished slightly.

Sk8 is a fresh face on the block. It has nice animations and a new gameplay mechanics not used before.

[xcoax]

after just finishing the TH demo, I have to say skate all the way. THPG actually felt like a step backwards, while Skate, while lacking certain features that I will miss (such as lip tricks and the ability to get off of your board) is a breath of fresh air. I'm pretty much in love with the flick it control scheme.

[blackflag]

I got to the manual challenge on the demo. I used up the last 4 or so minutes of the demo, and I couldn't beat it. For some reason, the game wouldn't give it to me...I would do a trick, go into a manual, then try to trick out. But when I trick out, it said I didn't complete the challenge....I'm going from the manual motion on the right analog stick directly into a shove it, am I doing something wrong?


You gotta hold the manual till it gives you credit then flip out. I had the same problem because I wasn't holding the manual long enough.

[danked]

haven’t play the new Tony hawk yet, But I really hated the controls in skate.

[Bretts31344]

Skate has the absolute worst manual mechanic I have ever had the displeasure of using. It is a million times easier to manual in real life than it is to in Skate.
Keep practicing. Trust me, once you get it down, you can manual FOREVER in Skate. Even if your stop completely, you can move left or right to regain speed, which isn't realistic, but it gets you going again.

I just tried THPG. I am definitely not buying that and I haven't played a TH game since THPS 4, and a little of Underground. This one doesn't have anything to bring me back.

[RelentlessRolento]

THPG is garbage next to SKATE... I played the THPS games post part 4 because I had no other options, (pre THPS4 I loved them to death). Now TH is so stale and the mentality in all the story stuff is so "dude" infested I hate it... at least skate is relevant to actual skate culture.

oh and skate does have flatland tricks. learn to learn them.

[Bazz]

Yeah I really have to give it to skate they got my money tomorrow it looks like. Sorry thps maybe when your 20.00

[Mr. Anderson]

I was referring to Skate not having lip tricks.

Skate does have lip tricks, I've done them in the demo.

[DustHimself]

uh... andy macdonalds mtv skateboard game that came out decades ago was funner then anything TH put out.

[NamelessMC]

Skate is at least moving MORE toward realism.

After THPS2, I completely gave up on the series. Not to say it wasn't fun, it was fun, but being fully 3d and having stats doesn't make the game a "simulation" of any kind. It's an arcade skater, through and through.

Skate is at least trying to be realistic.

[spoo]

I'm always going to be a huge fan of the Tony Hawk series, 1, 2, 4, THUG, and American Wasteland are some of my favorite games. Project 8 was total garbage, and Proving Ground looks to be even worse. So for now Skate is the only option if you want a fresh skating game. I'll wait until it hits $30, or Skate 2 comes out with more features. As for Tony Hawk games... they seriously need to start over from the ground up. Build better levels, make the game look and play good. Cut out the annoying goals, get a good storyline in there, have a decent Create-A-Skater, and decided whether they want to make an arcade game, an adventure game, or a sim skateboard game and then focus on getting that down right.
Both THUG games were crap in my book. American Wasteland was ok but P8 was a breathe of fresh air. PG demo was....meh.


Where is the poll option of "both suck"?

[Danil ACE]

Both have major flaws so their should be a neither option.

[lordwow]

I'm not a huge skating game fan, I kinda like TH better, but I think it's because I'm more used to the control scheme. I probably won't buy either though.

[MorbidAngel4Life]

Skate, for sure. I played the PG demo and it BLEW compared to the Skate demo. I'll get Skate once it drops in price though.

[zewone]

skate.

Tony Hawk games are garbage.

[shnizzle66]

Man...I just played Tony Hawk...


Wha the hell happened? The graphics are worse now IMO, and...well, at least they made the Nail It thingie more fun...


Ugh...I was really looking forward to this :(

[Santurio]

I haven't wanted a skateboard game in a long time and I can't freaking wait for Skate.

[Slate]

I like skate, But my only complaint is that It's by EA, And you know how they are with their old games that are online...

[Temporaryscars]

Hmm...hard to say. The last TH game I really liked and bought was TH4 for xbox. After that, it seemed to go into "Skater Thug" mode, which really annoys me (christmas christ would you bend the brim of your hat already?!). I gave Skate a try, but the controls put me off of it. I don't think I gave it a fair shake though, so i'll probably give it another go this weekend. I just downloaded the TH demo, but it seemed so boring that I shut it off after a while. I probably won't buy either.

[Chacrana]

Probably Skate since TH has gone downhill... like no other.

THPS 3 was a great game. Incredible game. But since then... the series has steadily declined.

[Temporaryscars]

Honestly i'm still waiting on a next gen surfing game. Why do they neglect surfing games so much. PLEASE, SOMEBODY RELEASE A SURFING GAME!! AHHHH DAMN UPSTATE NY!!

[mang9432]

i've been really into tony hawk for years, but as of the last few iterations, it's gotten really stale, and as soon as i picked up the skate demo, it felt instantly refreshing and really fun.

[dragonreborn23]

You forgot the option of - Wouldn't buy a game from either of these consumer raping companies even if Britney threatened to 'perform'.

[dragonreborn23]

i've been really into tony hawk for years, but as of the last few iterations, it's gotten really stale, and as soon as i picked up the skate demo, it felt instantly refreshing and really fun.

Hehe, better enjoy it friend. Played Madden recently?

[Mr Unoriginal]

Hehe, better enjoy it friend. Played Madden recently?

That's right! We can't possibly enjoy a game now because of the possibility that it will be rehashed in later years!

You sir, make me proud to be a gamer!

[Temporaryscars]

That's right! We can't possibly enjoy a game now because of the possibility that it will be rehashed in later years!

You sir, make me proud to be a gamer!

What the hell are you posting here for? Shouldn't you be ring shopping?

[Mr Unoriginal]

What the hell are you posting here for? Shouldn't you be ring shopping?

Ha! I have some diamonds coming into a local jewler tomorrow to take a look at!

[Temporaryscars]

Ha! I have some diamonds coming into a local jewler tomorrow to take a look at!
Good work my friend. Keep us posted. Remeber, diamonds are forever, but you'll die someday and big TVs last quite a while.

[mang9432]

Hehe, better enjoy it friend. Played Madden recently?


actually, no i haven't.

and yes, i will enjoy it.

[-Never4ever-]

They're both are very "meh" to me.

And it isn't because I don't know how to play. I "got" it and proceeded to "own" it. Skate's the sort of game that makes for a good demo, but a very bland and boring game.

People will say Skate, because it's "fresher", but judging on game content alone (and as a Video Game), Tony Hawk is the better game, even if Proving Ground might turn out to be the weakest game in the entire TH series.

For the record, Tony Hawk games from part 2 to THUG1 embarrass the living hell out both games.

[RelentlessRolento]

They're both are very "meh" to me.

And it isn't because I don't know how to play. I "got" it and proceeded to "own" it. Skate's the sort of game that makes for a good demo, but a very bland and boring game.

People will say Skate, because it's "fresher", but judging on game content alone (and as a Video Game), Tony Hawk is the better game, even if Proving Ground might turn out to be the weakest game in the entire TH series.

For the record, Tony Hawk games from part 2 to THUG1 embarrass the living hell out both games.


first off, you're basing this off just the demo. Second THPS has had a slew of history to its name so it already has at least something to fall back on but yet recently is going downhill.


After playing Skate (full game) for a few hours I can say even if skate used the full exact control scheme as THPS, it would still be alot better... everything just melds together way better.

[-Never4ever-]

first off, you're basing this off just the demo. Second THPS has had a slew of history to its name so it already has at least something to fall back on but yet recently is going downhill.


After playing Skate (full game) for a few hours I can say even if skate used the full exact control scheme as THPS, it would still be alot better... everything just melds together way better.

So, you're saying Tony Hawk PG is going to be better than it's ho-hum demo? I thought you hated the series and couldn't go back? Or are you assuming that I haven't played the full game of skate?

Both games feal very mediocre to me. THPG, because it's a re-hash of THP8, only seemingly worse. Meanwhile, there's just not a whole lot of Skate that you already don't see in the demo. Now, I'm not saying it won't get better, as I'm sure you'll be seeing Skate 2009-20XX soon enough.

Again, earlier entries into the TH series are just better Video Games, their "realness" or authenticity to the pseudo-sport be damned.

[zewone]

They're both are very "meh" to me.

And it isn't because I don't know how to play. I "got" it and proceeded to "own" it. Skate's the sort of game that makes for a good demo, but a very bland and boring game.

People will say Skate, because it's "fresher", but judging on game content alone (and as a Video Game), Tony Hawk is the better game, even if Proving Ground might turn out to be the weakest game in the entire TH series.

For the record, Tony Hawk games from part 2 to THUG1 embarrass the living hell out both games.
And you said I like to go against the grain "just 'cuz". :roll:

[Chris in Cali]

After playing both even further I have to say I've become even less impressed with Skate... it's too bland. It's missing too much, I keep having to do the same tricks over and over. Tony Hawk may be a stale series, but it has an excellent control system. Neversoft needs to work on level design, graphics, story, create a skater, and overall presentation and polish.

[Punk_Raven]

The thing that keeps the Madden series alive is the roster updates. There would be no reason to make a skate 20xx becuase as far as I know, the roster isn't as important in that game as it is in a football game or a basketball game....

[RelentlessRolento]

it's obvious that people are split so it's basically if you want arcade vs realism.

I also say, yes, Skate does have less tricks, but limitations are sometimes a better thing. I'm just very tired of the millions of different tricks in THPS and the very random non sense ones (shark one??? vomit one???).

[coltcannon]

Skate http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar2-l.gifhttp://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar2.gifhttp://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar2-r.gif 75 79.79% TH: PG http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar3-l.gifhttp://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar3.gifhttp://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar3-r.gif 19 20.21%
Dude thats not split

[Scobie]

Skate http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar2-l.gifhttp://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar2.gifhttp://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar2-r.gif 75 79.79% TH: PG http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar3-l.gifhttp://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar3.gifhttp://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/polls/bar3-r.gif 19 20.21%
Dude thats not split

Yup... Tony Hawk's been outdone in a big way by Skate. EA's done something pretty special here and it's nice to see that it's being recognized.

Probably the most impressive thing about Skate to me is the way that it completely renders obsolete the TH play mechanics which felt fresh and compelling even up to just a few months ago when I was still playing Project 8. Playing the THPG demo after Skate was almost painful.

[Chris in Cali]

Probably the most impressive thing about Skate to me is the way that it completely renders obsolete the TH play mechanics .


I couldn't disagree more. The Tony Hawk set-up is great, and better than Skate's IMO, the series just got stale and gimmicky. Even you prefer Skate, calling Tony Hawk's control scheme obsolete... that's extreme.

[creeeaature]

After playing both even further I have to say I've become even less impressed with Skate... it's too bland. It's missing too much, I keep having to do the same tricks over and over. Tony Hawk may be a stale series, but it has an excellent control system. Neversoft needs to work on level design, graphics, story, create a skater, and overall presentation and polish.

Skate has what is called a learning curve, you dolt. That means you can't pull off difficult tricks within the first few hours of playing. If you're shitty at the game, don't blame the fucking game for your inability to do tricks. Shit.

And for all the people saying the game is shit and asking for a 'none' option, I have one for you. Shut your fucking mouths and don't vote.

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/skate?q=skate

[Sporadic]

Skate has what is called a learning curve, you dolt. That means you can't pull off difficult tricks within the first few hours of playing. If you're shitty at the game, don't blame the fucking game for your inability to do tricks. Shit.

And for all the people saying the game is shit and asking for a 'none' option, I have one for you. Shut your fucking mouths and don't vote.

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/skate?q=skate

Calm down jackass.

People have opinions and all the critics in the world aren't going to change that.

[creeeaature]

Just because everyone can have an opinion doesn't mean their opinion can't be shit.

[-Never4ever-]

Just because everyone can have an opinion doesn't mean their opinion can't be shit.

Like yours? In the end, it's all about perspective, and in mind you're nothing more than yet another opinionated asshole that assumes they're opinion is the correct one. Here's a hint: there is no correct one.

Being able to "learn" Skate isn't the problem, I have that down pat. Hell, the curb isn't even that steep once you simply stop trying to play it like a TH game. The problem is that there just isn't a whole lot of game to Skate outside it's demo. Playing the demo for 5 hours and playing the final game isn't all too different. Again, it's a neat idea that needs to be expanded as a whole concept.

I could give a damn if Skate happens to be more realistic than TH. That's a non point to me. Most of the TH series is just better at being a video game. The problem with TH is that they release it once a year and that's put people off. Where as Skate is more fresh, and appeals more to the subsection of gamers that pride themselves on be "hip" or whatever the hell you guys call yourselves nowadays.

And you said I like to go against the grain "just 'cuz". :roll:

And you don't because for once you're on board? This one post based on my opinion suddenly changes your entire character dynamic? I didn't realize I had the power to alter an individual's persona simply by stating my opinion.:roll:

Or are you saying me and you are one in the same, and as a result, I'm "the pot calling the kettle black"? If that was what you were inferring, then you couldn't be more wrong. You went through a lot to create your image and strive very hard to maintain it. You and I couldn't me more different.

I'm near the point, where I can say that I don't like Skate. Does that mean it's a bad game? No. Am I suddenly going to go ape-shit on the reviewers and people in this thread and tell them that they're wrong, that Skate is a bad game, you all are just a bunch of misguided individuals? No.

You can hate on the TH series and love Skate all you want, but only if in turn, I can feel indifferent about Skate and enjoy (most of the) TH series.

[RelentlessRolento]

I think people will find it more likely that the word "skate" is both in the bible and tattooed on the popes ass than "Tony Hawk".

[Daywalker]

Skate is better(more realistic)... but Tony Hawk is more "fun". I don't know if that makes sense. Similar to liking NBA2K series because it's an amazing sim game, but Live has(I know 2K has it now too) the Slam Dunk/3 point contest and all that.

[zewone]

Like yours? In the end, it's all about perspective, and in mind you're nothing more than yet another opinionated asshole that assumes they're opinion is the correct one. Here's a hint: there is no correct one.

Being able to "learn" Skate isn't the problem, I have that down pat. Hell, the curb isn't even that steep once you simply stop trying to play it like a TH game. The problem is that there just isn't a whole lot of game to Skate outside it's demo. Playing the demo for 5 hours and playing the final game isn't all too different. Again, it's a neat idea that needs to be expanded as a whole concept.

I could give a damn if Skate happens to be more realistic than TH. That's a non point to me. Most of the TH series is just better at being a video game. The problem with TH is that they release it once a year and that's put people off. Where as Skate is more fresh, and appeals more to the subsection of gamers that pride themselves on be "hip" or whatever the hell you guys call yourselves nowadays.



And you don't because for once you're on board? This one post based on my opinion suddenly changes your entire character dynamic? I didn't realize I had the power to alter an individual's persona simply by stating my opinion.:roll:

Or are you saying me and you are one in the same, and as a result, I'm "the pot calling the kettle black"? If that was what you were inferring, then you couldn't be more wrong. You went through a lot to create your image and strive very hard to maintain it. You and I couldn't me more different.

I'm near the point, where I can say that I don't like Skate. Does that mean it's a bad game? No. Am I suddenly going to go ape-shit on the reviewers and people in this thread and tell them that they're wrong, that Skate is a bad game, you all are just a bunch of misguided individuals? No.

You can hate on the TH series and love Skate all you want, but only if in turn, I can feel indifferent about Skate and enjoy (most of the) TH series.

Please inform me where I constantly go against the grain.

All you do is go around trolling every thread possible. You've got that down.

[Punk_Raven]

Like yours? In the end, it's all about perspective, and in mind you're nothing more than yet another opinionated asshole that assumes they're opinion is the correct one. Here's a hint: there is no correct one.

Being able to "learn" Skate isn't the problem, I have that down pat. Hell, the curb isn't even that steep once you simply stop trying to play it like a TH game. The problem is that there just isn't a whole lot of game to Skate outside it's demo. Playing the demo for 5 hours and playing the final game isn't all too different. Again, it's a neat idea that needs to be expanded as a whole concept.

I could give a damn if Skate happens to be more realistic than TH. That's a non point to me. Most of the TH series is just better at being a video game. The problem with TH is that they release it once a year and that's put people off. Where as Skate is more fresh, and appeals more to the subsection of gamers that pride themselves on be "hip" or whatever the hell you guys call yourselves nowadays.



And you don't because for once you're on board? This one post based on my opinion suddenly changes your entire character dynamic? I didn't realize I had the power to alter an individual's persona simply by stating my opinion.:roll:

Or are you saying me and you are one in the same, and as a result, I'm "the pot calling the kettle black"? If that was what you were inferring, then you couldn't be more wrong. You went through a lot to create your image and strive very hard to maintain it. You and I couldn't me more different.

I'm near the point, where I can say that I don't like Skate. Does that mean it's a bad game? No. Am I suddenly going to go ape-shit on the reviewers and people in this thread and tell them that they're wrong, that Skate is a bad game, you all are just a bunch of misguided individuals? No.

You can hate on the TH series and love Skate all you want, but only if in turn, I can feel indifferent about Skate and enjoy (most of the) TH series.
GTFO. Now.

You've done enough to the PS3 fans already, too, maybe you should start trolling the Xbox 360 boards.

EDIT: Well look where we are :P.

[creeeaature]

Blah blah blah blah, I'm an idiot. Blah blah blah.



Blah.

Please, tell me more!

[-Never4ever-]

I think people will find it more likely that the word "skate" is both in the bible and tattooed on the popes ass than "Tony Hawk".

:lol: Completely random, yet I found it funny.

Please inform me where I constantly go against the grain.

All you do is go around trolling every thread possible. You've got that down.

Please inform me of how exactly do a "go around trolling"? Do you even know what trolling is? Whenever you go into a thread about something and go "something sucks, or is shit, or is terrible, or whatever words you may use" - that's trolling. I state one opinion, that happens to be in the minority, with sound backing, and suddenly I'm a troll?

GTFO. Now.

You've done enough to the PS3 fans already, too, maybe you should start trolling the Xbox 360 boards.

EDIT: Well look where we are :P.

To the PS3 fanboys, I did what exactly? Showcase a different perspective?

You know what I'm done arguing with the lot of you. You only want to see things one way? Than fuck it, here ya go:

Tony Hawk games are shitest games in existence. Completely unplayable trash. Skate's easily the most awesome thing to come along ever. Truly, a perfect game with no flaws whatsoever.

Are you happy now?

Please, tell me more!

That's the best you can do? Pathetic, just pathetic.

[Malik112099]

i dont know what all the crying above this post is about but here is my take...

i prefer skate over TH.

i played the skate demo and while it was lacking some featuires i think it is a great first outing for EA in this genre. The graphics are nice and the animations are smooth. the learning curve feels right. ollies/nollies/etc feel more natural....you actually perform and action to do tricks rather than just press a button - next gen-ish.. i also liked the way you actually have to line up your tricks and time them just right...if you are going full speed and jump too late to get over a curn or rail your board will hit it and you will go flying - i like that


tony hawk is taking any and all thinking/planning/skill/etc out of this game genre. i havent touched THP8 in months and before that never played a TH game since my dreamcast and i loaded up the THPG demo and was doing rediculous, unrealistic huge chained together tricks in just seconds. TH has turned into a button masher's skating game....just tap A next to something and then go apeshit on the controller and you are a TH natural.

you can bitch all you want about all the stuff not in skate and all the stuff in TH (gets me to confusion sometimes) but you have to remember this IP is years old.....this is skate first time out of the gates and it is already going to give TH stiff competition....that says something to me - Activision needs to upgrade the TH series, not just keep adding more shit to the pile

[MillerTime2523]

Please, tell me more!
phail.

[Scobie]

I couldn't disagree more. The Tony Hawk set-up is great, and better than Skate's IMO, the series just got stale and gimmicky. Even you prefer Skate, calling Tony Hawk's control scheme obsolete... that's extreme.

For lack of a better way of putting it, and I guess to echo the consensus, Skate "feels" more like skating. There's just more friction to the movements and a better sense of gravity. Tony Hawk feels like everything's on ice and it's too fast. It used to be not only acceptable but kind of thrilling, but Skate stands in such sharp contrast as a superior game play experience in every way that Hawk really does feel obsolete for me.

After so many Hawk games, there's not much satisfaction from the grind-ollie-kickflip-grind-ollie-impossible-grind combos that can take you through half of the level. Pulling off a flip trick into a manual and then flipping into a short grind and coming away clean in Skate feels revelatory by comparison.

[tcrash247]

I think they both blow. I was a big Tony Hawk fan but they're progressingly getting worse. And Skate's controls suck. So much for skateboarding games.

[cjg0621]

If i had to choose, I guess I'll go skate because if i play another Tony Hawk game, I will kill vomit. Not that I'll be buying either at $60

[CouRageouS]

It would be funny if EA offered Tony Hawk a brazillion dollar contract and next year we get Tony Hawk's Skate. How's that for a "roster update"? :lol:

I still like both games, I haven't touched a TH since THUG though. Its really your preference of Arcade vs Sim, like Burnout VS GT/Forza. In the sim you really gotta earn and learn the style, but it still is great to get the instant gratification of a arcade style.