After a long break, the skate. series has returned, but the early access release was not so smooth. The game is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch, and started with a large online presence, but user reviews are divided.
On Steam, the game currently has "mixed" reviews — only 44% positive ratings after 5700+ opinions.
The main complaint is related to the free-to-play format. Many expected a full-fledged product, but received a stripped-down set of content and an aggressive monetization system. In the comments, you can find complaints about "the lack of a story mode", "too poor content" and even the visual style, which is "too similar to Fortnite". Players call the project "a victim of EA's greed", accusing the publisher of putting microtransactions first.
At the same time, part of the audience defends the game. Those who focus on the skating mechanics themselves note that "the physics and controls are honed", and the skating process "really brings pleasure". Some add that the community was wrong to expect a full version — the developers initially warned about the gradual expansion of the game as part of early access.
Despite the barrage of criticism, interest in the project is huge. On the day of release, more than 81 thousand Steam users played skate. simultaneously. This confirms that the brand remains in demand, even if the new model raises questions.
