Game Article:
Skate Tokyo Categorized as an impressive and addictive game which has the quality of experience matching the best skateboarding games out today, Skate Tokyo looks promising from the word go. As the game starts, you are taught the basic controls which you would use while playing the game. The game teaches you the necessary things graphically, and you get the hang of the game soon. The addictive nature of the game is overwhelming, due to the simple controls too. The basic game is about a race to the finish line in the streets of Tokyo while avoiding the obstacles. You need to prevent bumping into cars, people, cracks and tar spots on the floor. You can even use jump moves to skip some of the obstacles, and performing spins. The game has enough variety even in the linear game play. Its simple feel of the race to finish gives the thrills associated with skateboarding. Fast paced action and speedy nature of the game are the major attractants to this genre. You even have the concept of power ups in the game, like the sunglasses. When picked, these sunglasses give you a temporary burst of speed which can be used to move faster and quicker to farther areas. However, a fair amount of skill is required to execute these extreme speed moves, and it can be counted as a good challenge. They can even make you invincible to the various obstacles around the level, but for a short duration of time. The game has been given a third person feel and the racy track which has been used makes it even more addictive. The graphics are decent and nothing too flashy has been used. Overall, a great game with a good challenge, it has enough to get you hooked on.