EA is clearly putting a lot of work into its newest entry to theSkatefranchise. The recently released early footage shows all the effort going into the physics of the game as well as new features coming toSkate. However, there is little to no information regarding the possible storyline of the game.
Fans of sports games usually do not care for the seldom-included campaign or story mode likely because it often changes the dynamic of the gameplay or does not do much to provide a good storyline. TheSkateseries suffers the same fate, except its story is integrated into its main single-player mode, so players must progress through it in order to continue to unlock gear.The next entry inSkatehas the potential to give the players a story they care about along with the great gameplay they have come to expect from the series.
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The History of Skate’s Story Mode
Skate’s story mostly revolves around the player gaining fame by participating in competitions, races, and film and video challenges, the latter of which is the most influential for progression and unique to the franchise.TheSkategames have put an emphasis on photographyand videography and encourages players to perform unique tricks in specific locations and then choose a photo or video that accurately represented their skill and style. The skateboarding community has always had a knack for creating unique photos and videos andSkatehas honed in on that and made it the player’s goal to capture their best skateboarding moments on film.
How the New Skate Game Could Ramp Up the Story
The newestSkatetitle will likely follow a similar progression systemas its predecessors. The photo and video challenges are definitely a defining feature of the series, so they should remain a large part of the game; however, the actual characters and story have a lot of unused potential. Previous games have just thrown professional skateboarders out in the world and the player could see them in passing or receive offers from them via a text message or voicemail and the storyline seemed to be all over the place.
Though an engaging story is not usually what fans of sports games are after,Skateis not a conventional sports gameand has made a name for itself by thinking outside the box and creating a unique experience. The newestSkategame will likely improve upon all the well-loved features of the previous games and including an interesting story could be another welcomed change that gives players more incentive to progress through the game.
