Even though it was probably the least overtly horror of the bunch, the one I had the biggest soft spot for was Skate Story. Developed by Sam Eng, this is like putting Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater through a dark horror/fantasy filter with a compelling, albeit abstract, narrative unfolding as the player becomes familiar with the art of skateboarding. It’s a blend of genres that would be tough to imagine until one gets their hands on it. Almost instantly, it feels like the kind of game one could play for 12 hours straight without realizing that much time had gone by. Of the games I played, this one feels like the one I could recommend most broadly. I cannot wait to finish it once it comes out.
“Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way through the ash and smoke of the Underworld as you take on a seemingly impossible quest. Skate fast to destroy demons and save other tortured souls on your journey from a fragile beginner to a hardened skater.”
Skate Story does not currently have a release date but is expected to arrive sometime this year.
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