Tony Hawk Pro Skating allowed me to vicariously live out my enjoyment of skateboarding without the need to go outside and get hot and sweaty during the Summer months. However, Tony Hawk and its ilk had no problem with throwing reality out the window. This may make for a good game, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to flex your skills by trying your hand at something challenging; something realistic.
True Skate by True Axis adds itself to the relatively short list of games that seek to inject a modicum of reality in the sports they portray, utilizing an intuitive swipe system to flick the board in to the air and move it around. Trying to pull off specific maneuvers could have been tricky if not for the somewhat 'floatier' physics, meaning players are encouraged to take their time when approaching each obstacle and nailing that Darkside grind with a Kick Flip finish.
The park itself isn't huge, but gorgeously rendered and packed to the gills with all manner of ramps, rails, bowls and hills to ride over. A built-in 'mission' system acts as a sort of tutorial, introducing you to most of the areas by making you 'follow' their lead.
Unfortunately once you're done with the missions you're left with nothing but the sandbox mode and some achievements to complete to keep you entertained. Coming up with your best scoring trick can make for a fun exercise, but the lack of exploration and varied objectives leaves the game feeling more like a toy after a short playthrough.
Don't let that dissuade you though - if you love skating and want something that approaches the sport with a sense of realism, this is for you.
Description
#1 game in 80 countries. Loved by millions of skateboarders all over the world.
"True Skate is clearly something special" - 4.5/5 - Touch Arcade review.
True Skate™ is the closest feeling to real-world skateboarding, with a decade long evolution as the ultimate skateboarding sim.
Note: True Skate™ comes with a single skatepark and contains additional content available via In-App Purchase or Subscription. See below.
PURE PHYSICS CONTROLS
Use your fingers like you would your feet on a real skateboard. Flick the board to make it react exactly how you would expect & drag your finger on the ground to push.
- Play with one finger, mind skate with 2 fingers, or play with 2 thumbs, now with Gamepad! The skateboard reacts instantly as foot & finger, thumb or stick feels truly connected whether pushing, popping, flipping or grinding.
- True Axis's instant & unified physics system listens for swipe, position, direction and strength from the player & processes how the skateboard should respond in real-time. So the same flick in two different points of the skateboard will react very differently.
- Literally any trick is possible with TRUE CONTROL of the skateboard, so if you can dream-it, you can do-it!
SKATEPARKS
Begin at the Underpass, then start grinding Bolts to unlock 10 Fantasy Parks.
Additional skateparks are available as In-App Purchases. Shred over 20 real-world spots including; The Berrics, SPoT, Love Park, MACBA, & Street League Skateboarding Championship Courses from 2012.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR SKATER AND SETUP
True Skate™ now has a character! Choose your character & start rolling to unlock custom apparel to show off your style. Customize your skateboard with decks and grips from Santa Cruz, DGK, Primitive, MACBA Life, Grizzly, MOB, Independent, Knox, Creature, Nomad, Capitol, ALMOST, Blind, Cliche, Darkstar, Enjoi, Zero & more. Customize your wheels & trucks.
EDIT YOUR REPLAY
True Skate™ is about nailing the perfect line; timing, strength, precision, angle, late corrections all make a difference. Replays are now next level, with a bunch of new cams and capability, including a fisheye lens that can shake on impact. Insert keyframes on the timeline to blend between cams. Select from;
- 5 preset Cams.
- Custom Cam with FOV, distortion, distance, height, pitch, pan, yaw & orbit options.
- Tripod Cam with auto, fixed, & follow options.
DIY
Unlock DIY Objects, spawn & multiply to create the park of your dreams. Stay tuned for new objects dropping weekly in the Shop.
COMMUNITY
Compete in Global Leaderboards, or connect with your mates via Challenges & games of S.K.A.T.E or join SANDBOX.
SANDBOX is a subscription service that enables players to create & play your True Skate™ experience:
- Custom board stats & graphics.
- Create your own spot, including the gravity!
- Or choose from tons of incredible Community-Made; Skateparks, DIYs, Boards, Skins, & Apparel.
PLAY SECOND SCREEN
Play with your iOS device or Gamepad as your controller and enjoy True Skate™ in landscape mode on the Big Screen!
- Connect your iOS device to an Apple TV (or AirPlay compatible smart TV), via wi-fi, or via cable using a Lightning Digital AV Adapter.
- Pair your Gamepad with your iOS device via Bluetooth.
Note: An internet connection is required to access some features.
Terms of service can be found at http://trueaxis.com/tsua.html
Privacy Policy can be found at https://trueaxis.com/tsspp.html
Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to players iTunes account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.
What's New in Version 1.5.87
SLS Championship Tour Stop 6: SLS Sydney 2024
- Fixed broken news article links.
$1.99
