Skate 3
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| Developer(s) | EA Black Box |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
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| Genre(s) | Sports game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 81.42%% (X360) 79.88% (PS3) |
| Metacritic | 80/100 (X360) 80/100 (PS3) |
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| Publication | Score |
| GameSpot | 7.5/10 |
| IGN | 8/10 |
Skate 3 is the third main installment in the Skate series of video games, developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts. It was released on 11 May 2010 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Some time after Skate 2, the skater has proven that he's one of the best, and now goes by the alias "The Legend". Now he's attending the Port Carverton University. He was just stunned how the city is the "polar opposite" over San Vanellona. After a failed attempt to "Jump The Shark", a Thrasher challenge at the stadium, his next goal in life is to be the best skating mogul. By making a team composed of skaters like him, his goal is selling over 1 million boards while doing the same odd jobs around Port Carverton.
The game takes place in the fictional city of Port Carverton, which embraces skateboarding, unlike the "skateboarding is a crime" mentality portrayed in the second game. Although the location is a more colorful and friendlier place than Skate 2's desaturated, and grainy streets, the gameplay provides a similar feel to the first and second games. Port Carverton is made up of three districts, Downtown, the University, and Industrial. Although the overall look of the city is very clean (except industrial) each district has its own unique designs and monuments. Downtown is full of slick rigid ledges and rails, while the University is full of banks and open areas. Industrial is the most unusual; it is home to a huge quarry that has bricks of stone.
Several notable skateboarding professionals appear throughout the game, such as Darren Navarette, Terry Kennedy, Eric Koston, Chris Cole, Pat Duffy and Jason Lee.
In contrast with the original Skate, two new difficulty levels have been added: "Easy" and "Hardcore" modes. "Easy Mode" allows the player to perform tricks easier and provides greater control of the character. "Hardcore Mode" attempts a closer simulation of skateboarding and the player must perform tricks precisely. The game also features an introductory "Skate School", where Coach Frank (Jason Lee) teaches players the basics of skateboarding, such as grinding and performing ollies. This feature is optional and the area can also be visited for unrestricted skateboarding.
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