In Skate 2, we certainly were focused on surpassing the replay editor from the original Skate, and put more control in the hands of the filmers to make great videos.

EA's "Skate 2" have looked back to jump ahead with improved and fresh gameplay. First time I saw "Back to the Future," I didn't run home and dream of time machines.

Skate 2 was so exhaustive, replayable and feature-packed, releasing a full-blown sequel only 16 months later was always going to look – on the surface, at least – needless and slightly cynical.

Skate 2 is at its best when it affords you the freedom to perform whichever tricks you want to in pursuit of a high score or, as is the case in photo shoots, to adhere to fairly loose guidelines.

Skate 2 is all about inch-perfect positioning, constant concentration, and persistent practice, which are the only way you’ll learn to master tricky moves and tough objectives.

Verdict. All things considered, Skate 2 is a great game, it’s just that we love it for very particular reasons, most of which aren’t the bullet points on the back of the box.

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