Skater simulator review True skate

Skateboarding has long had a place of honour in the gaming industry. For example, the number of games in the Tony Hawk series has long been over twenty. The only nuance is that only owners of portable Android devices can enjoy games about skateboarding. Not so long ago, the only game you could find on the App Store platform was Touch Grind. There is another interesting game that has attracted the attention of owners of Apple devices – True Skate.

Gameplay

True Skate is a dynamic arcade game for handheld devices dedicated to the world of skateboarding. Today one of the most popular games in 80 countries. True Skate comes with one skatepark, but if that isn’t enough, you can buy additional content through the app.

In this game, as in similar games, there is a board, but no skateboarder. After starting the game, a skatepark will appear on the screen with a huge variety of ramps, parapets and railings, as well as a skateboard. The first thing to do is to go through a short tutorial in which the player will learn how to pick up speed, make turns and basic tricks. Then the game will begin – an endless frifan.

Definitely worth mentioning the controls – the player can control the board, which is already very responsive, with just one finger. Almost all tricks are performed with simple taps and swipes, which are highlighted in orange on the screen. The game has very realistic physics – the skateboard flies upwards, flips several times and falls according to the law of gravity.

The developers’ thinking about the game is immediately apparent – there are some rather interesting and enjoyable features. For example, there is a special button responsible for rewinding time.

Graphics in True Skate

There are no extravagances in this matter. There are no polygons or other kinds of problems, and all objects are as detailed as possible. The graphics do not evoke any stunning emotions, they simply make the game visually pleasing.

Musical accompaniment

In fact, there is none in the game. Mostly you can hear the sounds while sliding on the railing and the rubber wheels touching the virtual asphalt. There are sound effects, but there is no musical accompaniment at all.

Controls

Controlling the skateboard is very simple and requires only two fingers. The first thing you need to do is to push off the ground, and to do this you just need to swipe your finger under the wheels.

Benefits of True Skate

• Maximal realistic physics;
• Stunning skate park, so large that you can get lost in it;
• Intuitive controls;
• Rewind action;
• User assignments;
• Ability to view replays;
• Availability of a global leaderboard;
• High quality graphics.

Disadvantages

• Can be addictive;
• The quirky Paymium model;
• The board wears out over time;
• Lack of drive and full immersion effect.

What can I buy in True Skate?

• Extra skateparks and locations;
• Street Skateboarding League Courses;
• Unlock all challenges;
• Unlimited slow motion playback.