Street Sk8er review (PlayStation)

Visually Street Sk8er is nothing special. The 3D polygonal boarders move and look OK, as do objects within the 3D courses, like the rails, ramps, and other obstacles. The most impressive aspect of Street Sk8er is the sound. The game has a great soundtrack featuring bands like Less than Jake, Gas Huffer, and H2O, just to name a few. But the announcer who says things like "You're smoking" when you pull off a trick is a little annoying.

In the end, unless you're a skateboarder who's been eagerly awaiting a boarding game, I'd say pass on Street Sk8er (plus, there are two more boarding games announced for the system). I am honestly not a big skater, but I've played more than enough video games to know that this game is boring. And even if you are a die-hard skater who has been waiting for a game representing the sport, I'd highly recommend renting Street Sk8er before buying it, especially since you'll be able to see just about everything the game has to offer after playing it for the better part of a day.