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Skate Story Launches to Strong Early Reviews for Surreal Skating and Soundtrack

Critics highlight fluid skating, a striking synth-led soundtrack, a surreal anti‑authoritarian tale.

Overview

  • The indie from Sam Eng and Devolver Digital released December 8 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
  • Reviews describe fluid trick chaining with chapter-by-chapter move unlocks and an intentionally pared-back control scheme.
  • The player-character is made of glass, making wipeouts costly, and timed boss encounters demand quick combos and precise stomps.
  • Critics praise the psychedelic underworld aesthetic, chapter-ending poems, and a thumping synth-driven score that drives momentum.
  • The narrative follows a demon’s pact to consume seven moons to reach the moon and free their soul, a surreal arc reviewers call memorable and recommend even to non-skate fans.