kateboarding video games live and die by their vibe. The original Tony Hawks Pro Skater titles were anarchic, arcade fun while the recent return of EAs beloved Skate franchise offered competent yet jarringly corporate realism. Skate Story, which is mostly the work of solo developer Sam Eng, offers a more impressionistic interpretation while capturing something of the sports essential spirit. It transposes the boarding action to a demonic underworld where the aesthetic is less fire and brimstone...
