True Skate
- October 18, 2012
- True Axis
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"True Skate is a sport game labeled as the ultimate skateboarding sim, known for its good gameplay and perfect graphics. It features a lot of grinding and has its hilarious moments, despite being full of bugs. However, a wholesome story is not a prominent aspect of this game."
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Reviews
- story277 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is primarily driven by its mission system, which players find to be frustratingly difficult and often buggy. Many users express dissatisfaction with the lack of clear instructions and the unrealistic expectations for completing tricks, leading to a sense of futility in progressing through missions. While the game offers a variety of content and customization options, the overwhelming sentiment is that the missions detract from the overall experience due to their high difficulty and reliance on in-app purchases for additional content.
“This game is fantastic, I wish they would make the parks purchasable with true credits, even if it were an outrageous price like 100k but you do have a lot to do in the first map doing all the missions and will get you around 65k.”
“I've played since 2016 and I can safely say True Skate is second to none when it comes to skateboarding games on mobile. If you love skateboarding, you'll love this game, end of story.”
“It's my favorite game for passing time and there are plenty of parks and missions to keep you busy.”
“The missions are a disgrace to humanity.”
“The missions are incredibly hard because the sensitivity setting doesn't transfer over.”
“The missions are laughably bad though, honestly not a big deal but just hilariously bad system in play there.”
- graphics259 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality and realism, with many users noting that they are among the best seen in mobile skateboarding games. However, some players have reported issues with graphical glitches and bugs that detract from the experience, particularly when customizing boards. Despite these concerns, the smooth performance and appealing visuals contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment.
“This game is utterly amazing, the graphics are incredible, and the maps are fantastic.”
“The game has stunning graphics, it looks like a real board!”
“I absolutely love this game, whenever I can't actually skate I play this, it's amazing the controls are smooth and the graphics are awesome, don't get anything else this is the best!!!”
“Additionally, the graphics bug out regularly and take away from the immersion.”
“Old game with outdated graphics, loads of bugs and almost all content hidden behind a paywall.”
“Great game but as of late my board has been shown in rubbish graphics and my settings are on max. Can you help me?”
- monetization207 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the excessive number of in-app purchases required to unlock content, despite having already paid for the game. Users express frustration over the high costs of additional maps and features, as well as the presence of ads in a paid app, which they feel undermines the overall experience. While some appreciate the lack of ads, the overwhelming reliance on microtransactions has led to disappointment and a sense of being exploited financially.
“The game is fun, but I wouldn't recommend in-app purchases because it's possible you will lose them with no recourse and no support.”
“It's awesome, but one thing is for sure: please make everything in the game have no in-app purchases.”
“The game is paid, but the in-app purchases are disappointing.”
“For a paid game, having so many in-app purchases is unacceptable for me.”
“The amount of content locked behind in-app purchases while being a paid app is disgusting.”
- gameplay188 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and addictive nature, with many players enjoying the challenge and variety of tricks available. However, there are significant complaints regarding the limited content, as most skate parks and customizations require additional payments, which detracts from the overall experience. While the controls and graphics are often highlighted as strong points, issues such as bugs and the need for in-game purchases have led to mixed feelings among players.
“I've played this game for over four years and have had so much fun mastering the mechanics.”
“Gameplay is challenging but easy to improve with practice.”
“The gameplay is very robust with lots of moves and challenges.”
“There are many updates, but the core gameplay hasn't changed since I picked up the game 2-3 years ago.”
“The overall controls are okay, but you can clearly see issues in gameplay with primo slides/darkslides allowing you to get away with completely failing a trick and sometimes failing a trick you clearly land.”
“The gameplay isn't great either.”
- stability117 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay. While the graphics and overall concept are appreciated, the numerous bugs—especially related to controls, in-app purchases, and mission completions—have led to frustration and disappointment, particularly given the game's paid nature. Despite its fun elements, players express a strong desire for improvements to stability and bug fixes to enhance the overall experience.
“I got this game like a year ago and I loved it. There's no ads, there's no glitches that delete everything, and the game is fun to play without internet/Wi-Fi. 5/5”
“Best game ever, worth the money, no glitches.”
“Sadly, it's very unstable and glitchy: the text and the menu glitches a lot (only black squares can be seen).”
“Glitches are rampant, black screens, game crashes when buying items, and accounts just get deleted.”
“The game constantly freezes and shows black screen.”
- grinding37 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often requiring significant time investment to earn in-game currency for unlocking content. Many reviews highlight that the grind feels unbalanced, with high costs for customization and new areas, leading to a reliance on microtransactions. While some enjoy the gameplay and find it addictive, the overall sentiment is that the grinding mechanics detract from the experience, making it feel more like a chore than fun.
“You earn money by grinding lines in free play, so you're stuck in the first park until you pay really since the rest are 200,000 coins.”
“Tl;dr 95% of this game is hidden behind a paywall/tedious grind, pardon the pun.”
“The grinding is absolutely horrible; if the grinding wasn't so bad, I would rate higher.”
- humor13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, with many describing it as "hilariously bad" and "very funny." The comedic elements, such as the exaggerated animations and quirky gameplay mechanics, contribute to an enjoyable experience that players recommend for lighthearted fun. However, some users also express frustration with technical issues that detract from the overall enjoyment.
“The game is funny and fun to play!”
“The new legs option is funny.”
“This game is so funny; you all should download this.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it features smooth performance and impressive graphics, users report issues with specific devices, such as poor performance on certain phones and Chromebooks. Additionally, there are complaints about the optimization of controls for different gameplay styles and problems with the store functionality. Despite these drawbacks, many players appreciate the trick recognition and level design.
“The game runs smoothly with great trick recognition and well-designed levels.”
“Amazing performance and graphics.”
“The game has come a long way with performance and quality.”
“The pressing down of the tails is optimized for manuals, when it should be optimized for manuals and stalls and maneuverability in a mini ramp.”
“Great game but terrible store optimization. I spent money on a park and it was downloading and then stopped downloading and required me to buy it again, and I couldn't restore the purchase.”
“I don't know if it's just not optimized for Android 8, but it's a pain in the ass.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional connection to the game, with some experiencing frustration over control mechanics that hinder their gameplay, while others find it deeply moving, even leading to tears. The desire for improved controls reflects a passion for the game, indicating that it resonates on a personal level, evoking both joy and disappointment. Overall, the emotional responses highlight the game's impact, showcasing a blend of love and frustration among players.
“Best game ever made me feel 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯”
“Cool, I cried.”
“The fact that turning must be done by touching the board kills me inside each time.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players express a strong desire for a dedicated soundtrack in the game, noting that it enhances the experience, especially during grinding or casual play. Many enjoy playing the game alongside their own music, indicating that the lack of in-game music is a missed opportunity for a more immersive vibe. Overall, while the gameplay is praised, the absence of a soundtrack is a common point of feedback.
“This is honestly one of the games to play with music.”
“It's nice; I normally play the game while I'm listening to music.”
“Feeds my craving to shred while playing music.”
“The best skateboard game I've ever played... too bad there's no background music. Hopefully, you can make it happen.”
“I'm not sure... is there any music while playing this game?”
“It's nice I normally play the game while I'm listening to music.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with players enjoying the limited maps available without in-app purchases and finding the gameplay addictive enough to engage for years. While the controls and ease of jumping back in are praised, some users express a desire for more purchasable skate locations using in-game currency. Overall, the game offers significant replay value, keeping players coming back for more.
“It is so replayable; just the three maps that I can obtain without IAPs are enough to let me play for months.”
“Lots of replay value as it's super easy to jump in and rip a couple of lines.”
“But not all my skate locations I purchased are playable.”
“I've been playing this game consistently for the last 9 years, and can confidently say no game possesses this much replayability.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is engaging and enjoyable, effectively capturing players' attention and making it a good option for passing the time, despite concerns about excessive in-game purchases.
“This game can kill time easily and maintain an interesting atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
