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Street Sk8er is the first skateboarding game for the PlayStation, and it definitely wasn't the last. A sequel followed in 2000.
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Use the following code to display "DEBUG". Selecting it will go to a black screen, though.
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(Source: Original TCRF research)
Version Differences#
Three major versions of Street Sk8er are known to exist:
- The original Japanese release, known as Street Boarders.
- The American/European localization.
- The Japanese Simple re-release, which carried over many of the changes the American/European localizations had.
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Characters#
- Every character received a different name during localizations. Curiously, Saho's name was repurposed for the final rollerblade unlockable character.
- In the default roster, Nao is replaced by Ginger, which uses the same model as Saho (JP), but with a different texture.
- Nao's original model, in turn, is used with a different texture in a new secret character, Sarah. Her stats are similar to Atsuya/Frankie's.
- Mick seems to be largely based on Rod/Jerry's assets, but with similar stats as Saho (JP).
- Tracy is replaced by Bonobo, which seems to be based on Atsuya/Frankie's model.
- Janet is replaced by Saho (US). Her "Style" info now reads " Blades" instead of being left blank, possibly constituting a pun to nod at the fact that she's now a ninja.
- Additionally, stats are displayed differently, the original Japanese release having a max of 3 slots, while every other revision has a max of 12, although they seem to be proportional to their original values.
- The US release adds the ability to change characters' colors by pressing Up or Down on the D-Pad.
- The conditions for unlocking new characters are changed as well.
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Gameplay#
- Many options, prompts and messages are rewritten, such as Park Mode and Street Mode becoming Street Tour and Free Skate, respectively.
- The localized versions add a VS Mode.
- While the original JP release has completely open levels from the get go, the US localization locks some paths behind gates which can be gradually unlocked (by beating Street Tour mode once as each default character).
- Along with the gate unlocking mechanic, another noticeable addition are the different times of day as you progress between playthroughs.
- A few deck graphics are replaced, some by licensed Powell-Peralta graphics and band logos.
- Billboards in stages are changed or replaced.
- The original Japanese release has a completely different announcer.
- While none of the three main stages are given names in the original Japanese release, they are known as L.A., N.Y. and Tokyo, respectively, in the localizations and in the Simple 1500 revision.
- The localizations add unlockable mirrored versions of the 3 main stages in Free Skate mode.
- The American/European localizations added slowdown and pause functions to the replay displayed after finishing a level.
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- The American/European localizations added an upgrade function, applied after clearing a stage in the Street Tour mode.
Music#
Each version of the game has a nearly completely different soundtrack. While the original Japanese release consists of only original tracks, both the localizations and the Simple re-release feature several licenses sprinkled in as well. Additionally, some of the tracks in the American/European releases are much louder compared to the Japanese releases.