What's up gamers? How's that weekend going? Well, I hope everyone is doing great. I've been playing Skate these last few days and man, I've really enjoyed it quite a bit. I mean, I've been able to get many interesting things from the game like the ones I've talked about in my last posts, but I was also commenting in my last write-up about being stuck on a mission that absolutely required me to complete challenges in a group challenge or in pairs in party mode, let's say, and complete different challenges in the group session.
So well, I finally got down to business and managed to play with a friend to do these group challenges and be able to pass the last mission that would take me to what seems like the end of the first tour, since I realized that the main campaigns are the tours and these are like a kind of tutorial, this first tour was based on all the basic things of the game.
Completing the group missions wasn't difficult and it's not like the dynamics change much either. In each mission, each skater must try to do what they can and contribute to the session. There's only one mandatory requirement which is that both skaters finish the sequence one way or another, whether they complete everything or not. That's something they have to do no matter what. Apart from that, the idea will be to contribute together with your partner to the objectives of each challenge.
Let me tell you, being stuck on this mission was getting frustrating. I kept trying to figure out how to progress, but the game simply wouldn't let me move forward without completing these group challenges. It's one of those moments in games where you realize that some objectives are designed specifically to be tackled with others, and there's just no way around it. The game wants you to experience that multiplayer aspect, and honestly, after finally getting to play it, I understand why.
The challenge mode is good and there's no level difference, meaning it doesn't matter if your friend is at a higher level than you - this won't stop you from playing together. The only thing you won't be able to play will be the confrontations or competitive modes. That won't be possible if your friend doesn't have this unlocked. You'll have to wait for them to unlock it to be able to do it.
The beauty of this system is that it really opens up the game to players of different skill levels. You don't have to worry about being perfectly matched with your skating buddy. Whether you're just starting out or you've been grinding rails for hours, you can still team up and tackle these challenges together. It's a refreshing approach compared to other games that lock you out of content based on arbitrary level requirements.
During our session, I noticed that the challenges themselves are designed pretty cleverly. They're not just "do X tricks" or "score X points" - they actually require some coordination and strategy between the two players. Sometimes one player needs to set up a combo while the other capitalizes on it, or you need to chain tricks together in a specific sequence where both players contribute different elements.
So well gamers, party mode isn't that bad. It simply adds more fun and dynamics when solving challenges as a pair. It becomes a bit more enjoyable than skating alone. The whole experience transforms from a solitary grinding session into something way more interactive and engaging. You're constantly communicating with your partner, calling out spots, sharing strategies, and celebrating those sick landings together.
What I really appreciated was how the game manages to maintain that casual, chill vibe that Skate is known for, even in multiplayer. It's not overly competitive or stressful - it's just two skaters hanging out, trying to pull off cool tricks and complete objectives together. There's something genuinely satisfying about nailing a difficult challenge with a friend that you just don't get when you're skating solo.
The party mode also opened my eyes to different approaches to the same challenges. My friend had completely different strategies and preferred different skating styles than me, so watching how they tackled certain spots and objectives gave me new ideas for my own gameplay. It's like having a skating mentor right there with you, except you're both learning and improving together.
After we finished the group challenges, I was finally able to complete that last mission that had been blocking my progress. Turns out, the first tour really is like an extended tutorial, teaching you all the fundamentals of the game through increasingly complex challenges. The group missions were essentially the final test to make sure you understood not just the mechanics, but also the social and cooperative aspects of the game.
Moving into what appears to be the second tour, I can already see that things are going to get more complex. The challenges are more demanding, the spots are trickier, and there's definitely a higher skill ceiling. But having gone through that group session and completing those party mode challenges, I feel way more prepared and confident to tackle whatever comes next.
The progression system in Skate Online is actually pretty smart when you think about it. By forcing you to engage with the multiplayer aspects early on, it ensures that players understand all the different modes and features available to them. It would be easy to just stick to solo skating if you never had that push to try something different, but once you've experienced how fun the cooperative challenges can be, you're way more likely to jump into party mode voluntarily in the future.
So if you're playing this game or want to play, just let me know! Seriously, the group challenges are way more fun than they might initially seem, and having a skating buddy makes the whole experience that much better. Whether you're trying to unlock that next tour, grind for new gear, or just mess around in free skate mode, everything's more enjoyable with a friend. Plus, you'll progress faster through some of those trickier objectives that might take forever to complete solo.
The Skate community seems pretty chill overall, and finding people to session with hasn't been too difficult. But having someone you already know and can communicate with easily definitely makes those group challenges smoother and more entertaining. So grab a friend, hop into party mode, and start shredding together - you won't regret it!
