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Session: Skate Sim

Session: Skate Sim

September 22, 2022
NACON SA
3.0/5.0(9,696 reviews)
SportSimulation
Mixed

Player feedback on 'Session: Skate Sim' is highly polarized, with many praising its realistic mechanics and rewarding gameplay, while others criticize its steep learning curve and numerous bugs. The game has a passionate fanbase that appreciates the authentic skateboarding experience, but significant complaints about controls and game stability persist.

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About This Game

Set in a vibrant urban environment inspired by the 1990s skate culture, 'Session: Skate Sim' offers a realistic skateboard simulation experience. Players engage in a physics-based gameplay loop requiring mastery of dual stick controls to pull off tricks, explore iconic locations, and customize their skater and skateboard with extensive options. Notable for its authentic atmosphere, the game invites creativity without a scoring system, emphasizing personal expression and style in the skateboarding world.

Highlights

  • Authentic dual stick control scheme for realistic movement
  • Immersive physics and mechanics that reward skill mastery
  • Extensive customization options for both skaters and skateboards
  • Numerous iconic real-life skate spots to explore
  • Create and share videos with a retro 1990s filter
  • No scoring system encourages creativity and self-expression
  • Challenging gameplay that rewards perseverance
  • Engaging tutorial to ease new players into the experience

Themes

modernurbanathleticlight-heartedartistic

Mechanics

real-timesandboxexplorationphysics-basedcustomizationbuildingcharacter-creationachievements

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Mixed

Player feedback on 'Session: Skate Sim' is highly polarized, with many praising its realistic mechanics and rewarding gameplay, while others criticize its steep learning curve and numerous bugs. The game has a passionate fanbase that appreciates the authentic skateboarding experience, but significant complaints about controls and game stability persist.

Pros

  • • Realistic mechanics and physics
  • • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • • Deep customization options
  • • Unique double stick control scheme for authenticity
  • • Great atmosphere and immersion

Cons

  • • Steep learning curve that may deter newcomers
  • • Many bugs and glitches
  • • Clunky controls and difficulty with certain tricks
  • • Limited in-game content and progression issues
  • • Criticisms on game presentation and UI design

Based on 100 reviews from playstation, steam

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Session: Skate Sim — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Session: Skate Sim worth playing?
Session: Skate Sim has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 3.0 out of 5 across 9,696 reviews.
Is Session: Skate Sim included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Session: Skate Sim is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Session: Skate Sim single-player or multiplayer?
Session: Skate Sim supports single player.
What platforms is Session: Skate Sim available on?
Session: Skate Sim is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Session: Skate Sim release?
Session: Skate Sim released on September 22, 2022.
What is Session: Skate Sim's age rating?
Session: Skate Sim carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.