Story: Code, Kickflips and Crunch Time - Mick West's Neversoft Journey
CoRecursive: Coding Stories
From Apocalypse to Skateboarding: The Game Development Journey
This chapter follows Neversoft's transformation of the struggling Apocalypse game project into a successful venture, leading them to explore a skateboarding game concept. It details the shift in design focus towards a level-based skateboard game like Tony Hawk's series, emphasizing the importance of a solid game mechanic. The chapter provides a behind-the-scenes look at the early development stages of what would become the iconic Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, highlighting the team's enthusiasm, creative process, and iterative game refinement.
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