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jim. · « **Reply #40 on:** January 26, 2009, 02:45:42 pm »

Quote from: Robbo on January 26, 2009, 01:57:06 pm

Disappointed with Skate 2. Doesn't offer anything of real substance over the original. There's just something missing in this version that the original had and I can't quite put my finger on it. Moving objects around doesn't really add to the game at all.

Disagree with that, this is miles better, yes the walking round sucks but moving the objects is good you can make some real good runs/lines by adding a barrier to gap or grind. You can make spots a bit more challenging.

I do find there are to many moves now to remember all the one footed stuff and the fast/hand plants also.

Robbo · « **Reply #41 on:** January 26, 2009, 03:01:12 pm »

It's hardly miles better. At best it offers an upgrade to the original. I actually put the original in to see if I was indeed misguided over the weekend. The only difference was that I felt I wasn't playing the game through a round window.

I so don't want the IGN review to be correct as the original was a great game. However, they're right.

jim. · « **Reply #42 on:** January 26, 2009, 03:26:14 pm »

Quote from: Robbo on January 26, 2009, 03:01:12 pm

It's hardly miles better. At best it offers an upgrade to the original. I actually put the original in to see if I was indeed misguided over the weekend. The only difference was that I felt I wasn't playing the game through a round window.

I so don't want the IGN review to be correct as the original was a great game. However, they're right.

Ha i never realised there was a fisheye effect on the camera, that's pretty clever.

bradigor · « **Reply #43 on:** January 26, 2009, 03:36:58 pm »

Quote from: Robbo on January 26, 2009, 03:01:12 pm

It's hardly miles better. At best it offers an upgrade to the original. I actually put the original in to see if I was indeed misguided over the weekend. The only difference was that I felt I wasn't playing the game through a round window.

I so don't want the IGN review to be correct as the original was a great game. However, they're right.

In your opinion. In my opinion the original was frustrating and not as fun as the sequel. This is a lot more playable than the original. The hall of meat challenges have been added well, they are not vital to the game and don't take away from the main aspect. You can take them or leave them. Other things now where, when you hit the curb you skater will trip but not always fall over.

jim. · « **Reply #44 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:03:55 pm »

Quote from: bradigor on January 24, 2009, 08:40:21 pm

Anyone worked out the Hippy Flip yet?

Took me ages though...

http://skatereel.ea.com/members/1/172748445/84849.aspx

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #45 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:12:00 pm »

Quote from: jim. on January 26, 2009, 04:03:55 pm

Took me ages though...

http://skatereel.ea.com/members/1/172748445/84849.aspx

Some nice grabs there, didn't see any hippy flip though?

That site is buggy, had a look at my page yesterday and there were videos that weren't even mine.

jim. · « **Reply #46 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:15:34 pm »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on January 26, 2009, 04:12:00 pm

Some nice grabs there, didn't see any hippy flip though?

That site is buggy, had a look at my page yesterday and there were videos that weren't even mine.

Thats not my video, wonder mine have gone

http://skatereel.ea.com/videos/default.aspx then just search jimm bowen its worth seeing ha!

bradigor · « **Reply #47 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:20:56 pm »

How did you do it then Jim?

jim. · « **Reply #48 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:24:31 pm »

Quote from: bradigor on January 26, 2009, 04:20:56 pm

How did you do it then Jim?

Does the link work now? You need to find a waist high rail and do a double flip preferably as your feet stay above the rail, its all about timing took me about 40 goes though!

bradigor · « **Reply #49 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:28:51 pm »

Quote from: jim. on January 26, 2009, 04:24:31 pm

Does the link work now? You need to find a waist high rail and do a double flip preferably as your feet stay above the rail, its all about timing took me about 40 goes though!

Ah.....so me trying to link flips, jumps, grabs etc with a hippy jump was NEVER going to work

jim. · « **Reply #50 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:31:56 pm »

Quote from: bradigor on January 26, 2009, 04:28:51 pm

Ah.....so me trying to link flips, jumps, grabs etc with a hippy jump was NEVER going to work

No i was trying that then a little look at Google helped, still pulling it off was hard.

Robbo · « **Reply #51 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:22:43 pm »

Quote from: bradigor on January 26, 2009, 03:36:58 pm

In your opinion. In my opinion the original was frustrating and not as fun as the sequel. This is a lot more playable than the original. The hall of meat challenges have been added well, they are not vital to the game and don't take away from the main aspect. You can take them or leave them. Other things now where, when you hit the curb you skater will trip but not always fall over.

Seems like the opinion of a few reviewers as well.

Don't get me wrong here, it's not a bad game. In fact it's a decent enough effort. The problem is that it's a typical EA update on a game. The walking part is all but annoying. Moving objects is fine but not rewarding enough to warrant the extra outlay on this release. I'm gutted because the original was one of my favourite 360 games and I had high hopes for this one.

I'll probably stick with it for a few days yet before I'm ultimately bored with it.

bradigor · « **Reply #52 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:28:37 pm »

Quote from: jim. on January 26, 2009, 04:31:56 pm

No i was trying that then a little look at Google helped, still pulling it off was hard.

Will try it later.

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #53 on:** January 26, 2009, 08:21:48 pm »

Whats a 'BS Roll'?

bradigor · « **Reply #54 on:** January 26, 2009, 09:05:56 pm »

Bob....fancy a session online?

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #55 on:** January 26, 2009, 10:41:22 pm »

Nice session there Brad, time flew. You're a bit more finesse compare to my button bashing.

Should try and get a few more on next time.

bradigor · « **Reply #56 on:** January 26, 2009, 10:44:48 pm »

Haha....button bashing seems to work for you though.
Hall of Meat FTW!!!!

jim. · « **Reply #57 on:** January 26, 2009, 11:11:07 pm »

Either of you managed a hippie flip yet?

Wish i was around for the earlier session.

Ben_JP · « **Reply #58 on:** January 26, 2009, 11:21:27 pm »

Right. I'm going to download the demo again. Tried once and failed massively but something about the Public Enemy soundtracked trailer wants me to get into this.

Just need to leave all my Hawk's habits behind.

bradigor · « **Reply #59 on:** January 26, 2009, 11:28:07 pm »

Quote from: Ben_JP on January 26, 2009, 11:21:27 pm

Right. I'm going to download the demo again. Tried once and failed massively but something about the Public Enemy soundtracked trailer wants me to get into this.

Just need to leave all my Hawk's habits behind.

Don't try to do too many tricks in one line.

jim. · « **Reply #60 on:** January 26, 2009, 11:43:42 pm »

Quote from: bradigor on January 26, 2009, 11:28:07 pm

Don't try to do too many tricks in one line.

I have much more fun doing a simple grind or flip that i actually mean to do. Very satisfying indeed.

bradigor · « **Reply #61 on:** January 26, 2009, 11:49:18 pm »

Quote from: jim. on January 26, 2009, 11:43:42 pm

I have much more fun doing a simple grind or flip that i actually mean to do. Very satisfying indeed.

Indeed.

Ben J · « **Reply #62 on:** January 27, 2009, 10:06:51 am »

Played the demo the other day and really enjoyed myself, first boarding game I've played since Tony Hawks 3 on the original Xbox. Half tempted to pop into town today and get rid of Farcry 2 for this.

Ben_JP · « **Reply #63 on:** January 27, 2009, 12:37:45 pm »

Quote from: bradigor on January 26, 2009, 11:28:07 pm

Don't try to do too many tricks in one line.

You mean I can't do fifteen flip tricks after grinding off of a cannon in space? For shame!

bradigor · « **Reply #64 on:** January 27, 2009, 12:48:10 pm »

Quote from: Ben_JP on January 27, 2009, 12:37:45 pm

You mean I can't do fifteen flip tricks after grinding off of a cannon in space? For shame!

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #65 on:** January 27, 2009, 01:15:32 pm »

Quote from: bradigor on January 27, 2009, 12:48:10 pm

How do you trick onto the lip Brad? Seen you do that a few times in the spot challenge at the pool. Looks very slick.

bradigor · « **Reply #66 on:** January 27, 2009, 01:26:51 pm »

As you approach the lip you need to hold RB.

jim. · « **Reply #67 on:** January 27, 2009, 01:45:23 pm »

Anyone done can you spell girl? It's nigh on impossible!

bradigor · « **Reply #68 on:** January 27, 2009, 06:16:11 pm »

I don't know how he managed it....I left Lucas to twiddle with the controls in freeskate.....He hit a 146m manual

bradigor · « **Reply #69 on:** January 28, 2009, 12:06:25 am »

Loving the online side of this, just had a rather fun freeskate session with some of the guys on Rllmuk.

bradigor · « **Reply #70 on:** January 29, 2009, 12:13:05 am »

My best line yet:

http://skatereel.ea.com/members/1/185986494.aspx

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #71 on:** January 29, 2009, 08:39:17 pm »

Fairly stuck on three of the pro challenges now. That s.k.a.t.e one, the nose slide and tail slide over the water, and the manuals over the tree plants.

Gonna leave them for awhile as they were driving me mad, and i just got worse the more frustrated i got.

bradigor · « **Reply #72 on:** January 29, 2009, 08:50:06 pm »

There is a cheat for that dual S.K.A.T.E but not sure what it is....saving that challenge for a later time.

bradigor · « **Reply #73 on:** January 29, 2009, 09:14:28 pm »

All races done.....last race took 3 attempts because of my desperation to go over the dam.

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #74 on:** January 29, 2009, 09:24:33 pm »

When does the dam get drained?

bradigor · « **Reply #75 on:** January 29, 2009, 09:25:31 pm »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on January 29, 2009, 09:24:33 pm

When does the dam get drained?

Thrasher challenge (cover)

Ben_JP · « **Reply #76 on:** January 29, 2009, 09:35:26 pm »

How bastard hard is this? I'm pretty average at games so wondering if it is still enjoyable even when you get stuck on a challenge?

bradigor · « **Reply #77 on:** January 29, 2009, 09:43:22 pm »

Quote from: Ben_JP on January 29, 2009, 09:35:26 pm

How bastard hard is this? I'm pretty average at games so wondering if it is still enjoyable even when you get stuck on a challenge?

The joy isn't beating the game. The joy is getting online with your mates and having a laugh. Get it Ben, you will surprise yourself.
Re-trying challenges isn't that much of a bastard, but even if you do get stuck (damn you Carroll) then quit and go elsewhere. It won't halt your progression.

Ben_JP · « **Reply #78 on:** January 29, 2009, 09:54:51 pm »

Sweet, so it's just as enjoyable cruising around as it is doing the challenges? Niiiiiiice.

bradigor · « **Reply #79 on:** January 29, 2009, 10:06:12 pm »

Quote from: Ben_JP on January 29, 2009, 09:54:51 pm

Sweet, so it's just as enjoyable cruising around as it is doing the challenges? Niiiiiiice.

Yep.....GET IT