Skate It (Wii)

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Skate It (Wii) (2008)
genre: sports

score: 70%
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'This is about as solid a next-gen port as we’ve seen on Wii, but it’s probably going to take an act of God to make us think a downscaled port is better than the original. Other than an earthquake, we mean.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'The biggest draw of this skateboard simulation is the unique controls, which are intuitive but disappointing.'
Read more » Gamespot
'Skate It won't appeal to everyone, but it's as close to skateboarding as you can get without falling off the real thing and scraping your knees.'
Read more » Gamedaily
'The best part about Skate It is that it doesn’t feel like a translation of another game. It’s its own beast.'
Read more » GameInformer
'From the excellent tutorials to the toughest challenges, the entire world seems like a skating arena made just for you.'
Read more » Gamespy
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'A must have title for Wii-owning skate fans, but casual gamers beware!'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
'A lengthy career mode is Skate It's highlight, as it sees you building your skills through increasingly difficult challenges.'
Read more » GamePro
'The best extreme sports game available for Wii this Christmas.'
Read more » GameZone
'And that's a small taste of the poor control scheme. The slightest twitch or turn of the Wii-mote creates a wholly new effect -- and frequently, it's one you don't even want. It's even worse on the Wii Balance Board; by default, the turning is overly responsive, even after reducing the board's sensitivity. However, this makes it harder for the device to register a trick.'
Read more » 1up.com
'Skate It comes highly recommended. The original Skate rejuvenated skating games with a new control scheme and a real sense of freedom, and that success carries over to the Wii.'
Read more » IGN
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