Skate

Full Circle

PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|SFree-to-play

Health Score

MIXED

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About This Game

Skate is a free-to-play online skateboarding game set in the open city of San Vansterdam. Players can explore, perform tricks, and complete challenges alone or with up to 150 other players online. The game focuses on skill, customization of characters and skateboards, and cooperative and competitive play with a strong social component.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

3/5

Creativity

4/5

Pro-Social

3/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

4/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

2/5

Social Risk

4/5

Content Intensity

2/5

Negatives

•Online lobbies feature up to 150 strangers and include party voice chat that is on by default, exposing younger players to unmoderated conversations.
•The game includes loot boxes for cosmetic items and a seasonal 'Premium Skate Pass' that requires additional spending each season to maintain.
•Monetization can feel aggressive, with some game areas reportedly requiring the Premium Pass or in-game currency to access.
•Content is rated Teen for crude humor, mild profanity, and an edgy tone that may not be suitable for younger children.

Positives

•A 'Park Creator' mode provides strong creative tools for players to build and share their own unique skate parks.
•Extensive customization allows players to express themselves through their character's appearance and skateboard design.
•Mastering the game's trick system can teach persistence, improve hand-eye coordination, and develop spatial reasoning.
•The online world supports cooperative challenges, encouraging teamwork and social play with friends.