Skate 3
Most would probably choose the OG Skate for how it revolutionized the skateboarding genre, with its dual-stick system that created an intricate setup for a technical experience that kinda mirrored the real-life extreme sport. I respect Skate, but EA’s Skate 3 has always been my fav of the series. It takes what Skate and Skate 2 do so well and throws you into an open world in which you can go just about anywhere and skate just about anything. Its overhauled trick system exhibits greater fluidity, the character creator’s expanded for more personalization, and its narrative is charming if a bit goofy. Really, Skate 3 is OG Skate but bigger, better, and gnarlier—and that’s sick.
