Sessionis a game set to rival that ofSkater XLand theSkateseries. It is still in early access, but with each update it becomes a more enjoyable experience, as well as feeling more fluid. UnlikeSkate, however, there are some different controls to get used to. So, today we’re going to tell you some starter tricks to get you going inSession.
How to do common tricks in SESSION
IfSkatewas built to mimic the board by using the stick to control it, then this goes doubly so forSession.Although you can use what are deemed asLegacysettings which are the same controls asSkate; the game encourages the use of the new double stick set up, with the left stick either acting as the front/left foot, and the right stick acting as the back/right foot (unless you are riding in Goofy or Switch).
The images below show the in-game guide for the tricks, but we’ll provide a little bit of context for you just in case.
Regular Stance
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At first it can be a bit confusing to use the controller in the way shown above. Especially as theLeft Stickis theSecondpart of the input, whereas you might feel it natural to flick that first.
Basically, you flick theRight Stickin the direction for whichever trick you are aiming for, and then follow it up with the corresponding direction on theLeft Stick. So, a standardKickflipisDiagonal Upper Lefton theRight Stick, and thenStraight Downon theLeft Stick. The left stick is what makes your trick actually pop (aka get the board off the ground).
When you get to more advanced tricks like thePop Shuvit, or aTreflipit can look daunting - but after a while it will become muscle memory. The thing to remember is that you don’t have to rigidly press your stick in all the directions shown, you will develop more of a sweeping motion like withSkateexcept for two sticks instead of one and then it will feel more natural.
Also, ensure to start prepping your trick early if you are trying to transfer over an obstacle, as you will need to input the trick before your skater will start to pop it and jump. If you press in the direction too late your skater will just hit into a wall or traffic cone. The best thing to do is practiceFlat Groundversions first to get used to the configuration.
Goofy Stance
Tricks that are inGoofyare always going to mirror what you do inRegular. To put it simply your skater is going to stand with theirRight Footto theFrontof the board and theirLeft Footto theBackinstead of the other way around. So, as you would expect the inputting for the tricks is the opposite to when inRegularstance.
One thing to also mention is that if you have your catch settings set toAuto, then the game will automatically catch the flip for you once you let go of the sticks, however, if you set it toManualthen you will have to place your feet manually in the correct position to land on the board successfully. Otherwise your skater will just ragdoll off their board!
Regular Grinds
Performing Manuals
If you are looking to do aManual(the trick, not the setting) then you simply:
Sessionis not the easiest of games, and even says itself that it requires patience and can be tricky, so don’t worry if it takes a few tries to start hitting tricks the way you want to. When you start getting tight Kickflips to Five-0s it can feel really satisfying!
This guide should set you up for your first decent skate line! Looking for more skating related content? How about checking outwhat we know so far aboutSkate 4and its release date?
