"Skate Story puts a supernatural twist on the classic objective-based skateboarding game that was common 20 years ago. It has you playing as an unnamed demon made of glass who signs a contract with the devil to obtain a skateboard. His mission is bizarre but simple: eat the many moons of the underworld. If he's able to accomplish his goal, the devil will free him from this plane of existence."
"Disembodied statue heads, adorable working-class frogs, and bespectacled penguins give the demon quests, which in turn provide access to a final boss or obstacle course testing the player's skating abilities. Sharp, concisely written lines of dialogue and narration, as well as a series of poetic excerpts recapping the surreal events unfolding in each chapter, funnel the player through this dream-like story."
Skate Story is a surreal, narrative-focused skateboarding game featuring an unnamed demon made of glass who signs a pact with the devil to obtain a skateboard. The demon must eat the many moons of the underworld to earn freedom, progressing through quests from abstract characters like statue heads, frogs, and penguins. Quests unlock final bosses or obstacle courses that test skating ability. Gameplay includes buying skateboards and stickers, performing tricks with shoulder buttons plus face-button and D-pad modifiers, and objective-based progression. The narrative emphasizes rebellion and perseverance and resonates with skate culture authenticity.
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