Skate City: New York – A Mobile Game Blending Simplicity with Deep Gameplay
Skate City: New York is a mobile game that expertly blends casual gameplay with a deep dive into skateboarding culture, offering an engaging experience for all players.
A New Urban Epic on Wheels: Skate City: New York
Developer duo Agens and Snowman, known for mobile hits like Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey, are back with a new release. Skate City: New York, the highly anticipated follow-up to the original Skate City launched in 2019 on Apple Arcade, debuted today on the gaming platform.
A Rich and Accessible Skateboarding Game
The game’s core remains straightforward and user-friendly: slide and spin in eight different directions to execute a variety of tricks, from simple ollies to grinds and spins. However, despite its simplicity, achieving perfect runs requires precision and timing.
Innovations That Make a Difference
While retaining the charm of the original, the game introduces significant improvements. The “Pro Skate” mode, the game’s most advanced part, features procedurally generated levels, offering dynamic and adaptive content. This technical challenge, according to Andrew Schimmel from Snowman, is set to enhance the game’s replayability significantly in Skate City: New York.
A Game Without In-App Purchases but Filled With Constant Challenges
True to their policy, Snowman includes no in-app purchases. Instead, players earn points by completing challenges and progressing through the Pro Skate mode. These points can be used to customize characters at the skate shop, which offers a wide range of customization options.
Snowman also promises a steady stream of new challenges and city areas to explore in the coming months. According to Ryan Cash of Snowman, Skate City: New York positions itself as a “live game” despite the absence of monetization.
A Logical Choice for Apple Arcade
Choosing to launch Skate City: New York on Apple Arcade was a natural decision for the team, given the first game’s success on this platform. Although considered for consoles and PC, the primary goal remains to deliver a top-quality mobile title. Skate City: New York is available today exclusively on Apple Arcade.