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WillarsS1
Newcomer
6 months ago

Fun Physics Are Out The Window?

The game so far isn't bad. I just think that the game needs to be a bit more like previous skate games where the physics are a bit more Arcade like, going up a ramp or half pipe with momentum now just slows down and you barely get good air time for tricks. I know it's supposed to be a little more realistic but the fun aspect diminishes completely if you can't fly up and get a few nice tricks in. In skate 3 example the physics were really fun because you would shoot off ramps and pipes, throw in multiple heel flips and then land thinking you were the next pro skater. Right now feels like gravity has you in prison chains not letting you be free. 

I'm intrigued to know other peoples thoughts on this too.

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6 Replies

  • SameWayOfSaying's avatar
    SameWayOfSaying
    Seasoned Ace
    6 months ago

    I like the slower and more deliberate transition skating, as you’re not meant to get crazy air from every ramp. You have to pump deliberately around obstacles to build speed before getting big air off a ramp, which feels more realistic, rewarding, and fun to me.

    That said, there are definite issues with vert. For whatever reason, pumping doesn’t seem to work properly on ramps that reach 90 degrees, meaning it’s a struggle to reach the lip with enough momentum to air unless you start big and ride that momentum from the off. It’s pretty much the biggest gameplay complaint around here.

  • NoodleSauce's avatar
    NoodleSauce
    Seasoned Newcomer
    6 months ago

    That pumping issue with 90 degree ramps are my main issue too - otherwise I feel like the "high speed" physics were done right. You now have to start from higher places to have enough potential energy to fly off ramps. There's a few cool spots on top of buildings where you can do that. Even in Market Mile in the area with all the bowls, you can get good air if you start from the top. But maintaining your speed, even with pumps in those half pipes, is a struggle as it is right now.

  • Fluffhead86's avatar
    Fluffhead86
    Seasoned Ace
    6 months ago

    I really dig the physics and pumping in this game. BUT, I understand vert can be frustrating. If you turn up/on all pump assists, the vert skating is closer to THPS.

  • codybakes's avatar
    codybakes
    New Scout
    6 months ago

    I agree, but I think it’s something the will work out. It’s almost like there’s no magnetism when transitioning from ramp to ramp…

  • MuddyHole's avatar
    MuddyHole
    Newcomer
    5 months ago

    Yea its bad. And when you turn off all the assists you have to add landing ramps on top of landing ramps in challenges bc the one they made for the spot doesnt work when you turn off the assists. I regret spending money on this. I dont think they will be able to hone in all the physics with all the assists and make it so the game functions for both ppl using assists and ppl not. Good thing i still have skate 2 and 3 bc this isnt it for me in its current state. Also no fun track☹️

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