The first time I landed a boardslide on my skateboard was one of the most rewarding moments of my entire (albeit short-lived) sports career. I was 11, still learning to throw myself in the air, and didn’t even know how to approach a railing about half my height. Skateboarding in general has a steep learning curve. But there’s euphoria in getting comfortable enough to finally ollie onto a rail, get it just right, slide all the way over it, and then roll away.
To play Session: Skate Sim brought me back to that first moment of stepping onto a board; The controls are unlike any skateboarding game I’ve played before, and the act of moving around required my brain to rewire and learn something entirely new. And just like real skateboarding, it took practice but became more natural over time. I learned to push and olie; learned the basics like shove-its and kickflips (something I never could in real life); figured out how to manipulate the board to do what I wanted.
What initially seemed impossible – completing an entire session as if I were filming a real skate video segment – eventually became one of the most rewarding moments of my video game career. The controls became more natural and I could spin down a flight of stairs or switch a hubba 5-0 with relative ease.
Over the past few years, I’ve put about 100 hours into the game as an Early Access title and collected a few tips and tricks to make every newcomer feel comfortable on their board. With Session: Skate Sim officially launches today on PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Take the time to learn
As mentioned above, the controls aren’t like anything you’ve experienced before. Things may feel daunting at first, but soon you will realize how much control you have. The game claims to be a simulator, and controlling each foot with their respective joysticks sure makes it one. Find a stairway or ledge, set your marker so you can keep respawning, and practice – soon the controls will become very simple.
Despite the many hours I’ve put in, I still learn every time I play. With the game featuring brand new controls for transition skating and lip tricks, I see myself learning something I could never do on a real board.
Master your favorite trick
As with most pros, it helps to figure out what tricks you enjoy the most and master them; it builds confidence and also gives you a quick way out if you freeze in the middle of a line. If there’s a trick you want to land but don’t know exactly how to do it, Session: Skate Sim offers a great trick guide that shows you how to complete almost anything you want to learn.
Look everywhere to skate
Session: Skate Sim has created a truly immersive world with real-world spots from major cities that have been featured in skate videos across generations. You can skate the Pyramid Ledges in New York, FDR Park in Philadelphia, or the newly added Pier 7 at the Embarcadero in San Francisco, and so much more. Aside from the locations you might recognize, the virtual world is entirely skateable, creating near-limitless filming opportunities if you’re creative enough. Speaking of…
Document the greatest moments
Landing big tricks or completing runs can feel incredibly rewarding, so use the replay editor to capture the moment. With different filters and camera lens options you can create a video part straight out of the 90’s or use your videographer skills to create something unique – tag @actionofcreate on Twitter and you can broadcast your clip far and wide.
Inspired by the golden age of street skating – the 1990s – Session: Skate Sim lets you experience real skateboarding and its culture. It officially launches today from Game Preview and is available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
The standard output of Session: Skate Sim is available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S here
Session: Skate Sim Deluxe Edition
Nacon
$59.99
The DELUXE EDITION includes: – The SESSION: SKATE SIM game – Skatepark Péitruss in Luxembourg – A new training area: the hangar – An exclusive prisoner outfit – 2 exclusive grip tapes AUTHENTIC GAMEPLAY With the dual stick control, each stick represents one of your feet . You must learn to control them and transfer weight just like on a real skateboard. The physics were developed with a focus on realism, smoothness and immersion. Just like in real life for a new skateboarder, the first few hours can seem challenging, but once you master the technique, you’ll feel the unparalleled thrill of performing your very first kickflip! Session: Skate Sim also includes full options customization so you can enjoy the perfect experience tailored just for you. A full tutorial provides all the help you need to get started, and there are four difficulty levels to choose from! THE 1990S AND SKATE CULTURE Inspired by the golden age of street skating – the 1990s – Session: Skate Sim lets you experience real skateboarding and its culture: no points system; Just you, your spot and your imagination! There is no need for judges to tell you that your noseslide or varial heelflip is perfect for this spot. And because certain locations are iconic, the developers have added several of them to the game for you to skate in and let your creativity run wild, including Black Hubbas (New York City), Brooklyn Banks (New York City), FDR Park (Philadelphia) and many other places. “IF IT DIDN’T HAPPEN ON VIDEO, IT DIDN’T HAPPEN” Skating and pulling the best lines in the best spots is one thing, but if nobody’s around to film it, it didn’t really happen… In Session : Skate Sim you can film with a 1990s filter or a fisheye lens, and you can use the video editor to create and share your clips. You can play with multiple options including changing the field of view, time of day, filters, and different camera views (tripod, orbit, etc.). Session: Skate Sim also offers the opportunity to go from skater to filmmaker: subtract your movements and then go into film mode to experience the action from your cameraman’s point of view and create the best clip. CUSTOMIZATION Show your style with a comprehensive customization system for your skater and skateboard. Completing challenges earns you money that you can spend in skate shops. You will find almost 200 items (hoodies, shoes, hats, t-shirts, pants, etc.) from top brands such as Fallen, Zero, GrindKing, Thankyou, HIJINX Net, Antilanta, Roger Skate CO, No-Comply, iDabble and others. You can also customize your skateboard with over 250 parts such as wheels, axles and many other components from well-known brands such as No-Comply, Grind King, Thankyou and many others. Besides the design aspect, the components (trucks, riser pads, wheels…) affect the way you skate. Find the right ones for your style and shred the most iconic spots!
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