

Tony Hawk Pro Skater once ruled over all other games of similar ilk due to its high-speed gameplay and simplistic controls.

The recent surge of skateboarding games has likely reinvigorated developers to attempt to create the next hit title. But unlike other arcade skating games, Skate Story is teasing an immersive and mysterious story that melds together with the skateboarding mechanics.

Similar to other titles such as Tony Hawk Pro Skater, it seems there is a multitude of different tricks, skills, and trials to master as well as a leveling system and customizable gear. Though not too much is revealed in the first trailer for Skate Story, the game’s description claims that the player must master their skating skills in order to destroy demons, save other souls, and ultimately save themselves. The game’s world, The Emptylands, features environments that range from streets and spots that feel familiar to other skateboarding games such as Skate, to outlandish areas like outer space. The trailer states that players are a demon who must skate through the underworld in order to be freed. Players look to be skating around different environments all complete with a consistent neon color scheme and shattered glass theme. As the name implies, this game aims to tell a story through the art of skateboarding.
