It's a 'rival' to the Tony Hawk Franchise, there was a big debate over which would be better because they were both coming out around the same time I believe.
Anyways I don't play skateboarding games so I wouldn't know. Can't you watch yourself play like the Theatre in Halo 3? Along with take pictures. I can't remember.
i played the tony hawk games since they came out. skate is SO much better. i did love proving ground though, they gave it a good shot at trying to beat skate. but just the way you do tricks, the fact that you can record sessions, etc, is just amazing
ive played it is a littel hard to control but Masterkaossss is right. Well, not the original 3,but proveing ground sucked so yes skate is very very good!