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About Skate 2
EA Black Box dropped Skate 2 in early 2009 for the PS3 and Xbox 360. It is a sports simulator that focuses on street skating rather than arcade racing fun. The story picks up five years after the first game left you off the boards during a massive disaster. You return to find San Vanelona destroyed and taken over by the greedy Mongocorp corporation. Your job involves reclaiming spots for skaters while rebuilding your personal career. The game features a single-player campaign and online multiplayer modes. It runs on next-gen hardware at the time to deliver realistic physics and detailed environments without the friction of older consoles.
Gameplay
You spend your time grinding rails, launching off ramps, and landing tricks in open zones or specific challenges. A major shift from previous entries lets you dismount your board entirely. This new mechanic allows you to push boxes, climb fences, or interact with objects to build custom lines through the city. The control scheme demands precise timing for grabs and flips since the physics engine reacts to every movement realistically. You can form a crew of local skaters to assist in missions or just hang out. Sessions typically involve exploring the map to find hidden spots while managing your reputation. Failure means missing tricks or getting kicked out by security, requiring you to try again until you master the flow.
What Players Think
PlayPile members rate this title highly with a solid average score of 84 from Metacritic. Our data shows a completion rate of 62 percent among users who finished the main campaign. The community mood leans heavily toward nostalgic excitement, with many players citing it as their favorite entry in the franchise. Average playtime sits around 18 hours for a first run through, though hardcore enthusiasts log over 40 hours chasing every achievement. User reviews frequently mention the new dismount mechanic as a game changer that added depth to level design. Critics agreed on the high quality, noting superior physics compared to competitors at launch. The multiplayer scene remains active with players sharing custom lines and competing for top scores.
PlayPile's Take
This title is worth your time if you want realistic skating physics and a strong single-player narrative. The price point varies by region but usually sits lower now that the game is older. You will unlock numerous achievements for trick combos and story progression that test your patience. Some players find the early game repetitive until they unlock more movement options. The lack of modern online lobbies might be a downside for some groups looking for quick matches today. Buy it if you appreciate simulation over arcade chaos. It stands as a definitive moment in skateboarding games before the genre shifted focus again.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
83.7
RAWG Rating
4.2
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