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In Session: skating simulationplayers hit the streets of New York, San Francisco and Philadelphia on their skateboards. And they’ll need really nimble fingers to perform their tricks. Unlike traditional skateboarding games, each analog stick controls one foot. To successfully perform an ollie, kickflip or grind, players must coordinate their movements precisely. This takes a little practice, but it makes successfully performing tricks even more satisfying. A controller is required, however, as mouse and keyboard controls are not supported.
Those looking for a little more structure can take on missions, some of which are organized by real professional skateboarders. Otherwise, players are free to explore the game world at their own pace. There are plenty of popular skate spots to discover, including Brooklyn Banks in New York. However, skating is strictly a solo activity, as the game does not feature a multiplayer mode. Players can also customize their skateboards by swapping out decks, wheels, and trucks, changing not only their appearance but, in some cases, their handling characteristics as well.
The replay editor is especially interesting for creative skaters. It allows players to record successful stunts from different camera angles and turn them into skateboarding clips, complete with classic fisheye effects. Those who struggle with the challenging controls can make things a little easier through numerous customization options, including assists that help with landing stunts.
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Games magazine Finger guns awarded Session: skating simulation an impressive 9 out of 10, particularly praising its realistic skating experience, precise controls and ample freedom. However, the story failed to impress reviewers, while the mission system was sometimes considered unnecessarily cumbersome. The steep learning curve will likely test even newcomers’ patience.
Reviews on Metacritic are noticeably more mixed. The PC version has a Metascore of 73 and a user score of 6.1. In addition to the strict controls, the technical shortcomings and the disappointing career system are also among the main points of criticism. When it comes to actual skateboarding, however, Session: skating simulation everything seems to be fine. This is also reflected in Steam reviews, where 83% of the more than 15,900 user ratings are positive.
Session: skating simulation It normally costs $39.99 on Steam, but is currently 75% off. until November 12, bringing the price to $9.99. According to SteamDB, this matches the game’s previous all-time low, which was last reached during Steam’s Fall Sale. The skateboard simulation is also rated Steam Deck Verified, so it should run without any major issues on Valve’s handheld.
Anyone curious about how challenging the cheats can be will get a good impression from the gameplay trailer below:
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As a child in the 90s, my Gameboy was my constant companion. After school, the PlayStation was turned on. When I finally got my first PC, I was completely hooked. Since then my passion for video games has never waned. For me, writing for Notebookcheck means reporting on topics that are really close to my heart: in addition to games, I also like to write about electric mobility, photovoltaics and innovative gadgets. When I’m not sitting at the computer, I’m probably on water rescue duty on the Baltic coast or trying to counteract the downsides of my geek life of sitting for long periods at the local swimming pool.
