Skate It (DS)
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| Skate It | |
|---|---|
 Skate It Artwork | |
| Developer | EA Black Box |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Nintendo DS |
| Perspective | Third Person |
| Release Date(s) | Nov 9, 08 [NA] |
| Home Page | Click here |
| Genre | X-treme Sports |
Contents |
Background
Skate It was announced at E3 in 2008 as a spin-off of 2007's Skate. The game was released on the Nintendo DS, and the Nintendo Wii only, which makes the game a Nintendo exclusive. Skate introduced a revolutionary system of control for Skateboarding games, and Skate It utilized the Nintendo DS' touch screen to recreate those revolutionary controls.
Storyline
Skate It's storyline is relatively linear, when compared to Skate, but shadows the storyline nevertheless. You star as yourself, an amateur skateboarder, whose ultimate goal is to become a professional skateboarder. To achieve this goal, you must capture footage of your skateboarding, win competitions, and achieve sponsorship from multiple companies. You do this by completing goals and challenges.
Controls
The Nintendo DS utilizes Skate It's flick it controls with the touch screen. There is only one control scheme, but you are prompt to select the way that you would like the skateboard aligned on your touch screen. The first setting makes the skateboard point diagonally left. The second points the skateboard vertically in the air. The final setup angles the skateboard diagonally to the right.
Alignment
The alignment control scheme utilizes the touch screen, but you must also select a push control method. One pushes by holding your stylus on the touch screen, while the the d-pad, or a, b, y, x allows you to maneuver your skater throughout the level.
Soundtrack
Fujiya & Miyagi - Collarbone
The Specials - Ghost Town
The Clash - Death Or Glory
Suicidal Tendencies - Possessed 2 Skate
Areas
The areas in the DS version of the game are very similar to the San Vanelona present in Skate, but Skate It takes you outside of San Van, and around the world.
Urban
Spillway
Library
Lake Sherwin
Old Town Race
Parks
Community Center
DIY Park
Danny's Mega Park
Elementary School
Indoors
Plan B Warehouse
Frisco Freakout
Small Spots
LA Rails
The Gap
The Flood Gate
Wipeout Wall
Real World
Paris
San Francisco
London
Barcelona
Rio
Shanghai
Recognition
IGN.com gave Skate It a 7.9 out of 10, and labeled the game as Good.
Gamespot.com gave Skate It a 7.5 out of 10, and labeled the game as Good.
