I don't understand why this game has bad reviews. This game is so much better than SkaterXL and is so much fun, the bugs really are not that bad and the gameplay is super satisfying.

Pros:
1) Real life locations are very good - nostalgia for the ex skaters out there
2) Recognition of real life major skate achievements (ie Love gap in Philli, or small rail at the banks..)
3) UE makes the game look really nice.
4) Camera filters and lens types are a nice touch.
Cons:
1) Game overall feels completely unfinished- this is totally beta software in my book.
2) Player physics are just all over the place- this is probably the worst thing about the game. This is not a simulator by far.
3) Rag doll adventure falling for touching even the smallest thing by accident gets old so quick.
4) A whole menu that showcases unfinished features including lip tricks (c'mon!)
5) No pumping transitions, no grabs- wow. This game is pure tech skating only.
6) Pedestrian roaming is pretty bad if you turn it on - disappointing.
7) Control scheme is annoying even after you get used to it.

Do I Recommend?
If you spent any time in the past 30 years in skateboarding, this game has some value for the nostalgia. I found myself really only playing the real life locations. Otherwise, if you never skated- I'd probably say pass on this and find a game that offers more fun and polish. You can just get the feeling some team ran out of time making this, and they shoved it to market. I'm sure there were high hopes and goals for the true end product, but they were just never realized.

Two Thumbs down