"Skate 4, officially titled "skate." (seriously, EA?), arrived on Steam in Early Access yesterday. The reaction has been swift and harsh. Full Circle's reboot of the beloved extreme sports sim franchise is getting hammered with negative reviews bashing it as "mostly empty, soulless, and constantly remind[ing] you to spend money" and "everything i didn't want." But then I see incredible clips of players doing ridiculous nonsense and I immediately become transfixed."
"Have I told you that you can also clap in mid-air to stop yourself from instantly falling? It's a shame that EA fumbled the bag so badly at launch. The always-online requirement alone kept tons of players from being able to easily hop into the game on day one thanks to server outages and long queue times. A microtransaction shop also doesn't seem like a good fit for plumbing the nostalgia of mid-2000s gaming when companies didn't try to nickel and dime fun."
Skate 4 launched on Steam in Early Access and received immediate negative reviews criticizing sparse content, a push toward microtransactions, and a soulless feel. Viral player clips demonstrate chaotic, entertaining moments that recall the franchise's past creative culture. An always-online requirement caused server outages and long queues that prevented many players from accessing the game on day one. A microtransaction shop clashed with nostalgia for mid-2000s gaming culture. Many problems are solvable through added content and updates, and Early Access provides a framework for iterative improvement. Community-created clips offer a way to enjoy the game without braving launch issues.
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