Street Sk8er

Street Sk8er
Also known as: Street Boarders (JP original), Street Skater (EU), SIMPLE 1500 series Vol.47 The Skateboard (JP re-release) Developer: Atelier Double Publishers: Micro Cabin (JP original), Electronic Arts (US/EU), D3 Publisher (JP Simple) Platform: PlayStation Released in JP: October 22, 1998 (original), November 16, 2000 (Simple series) Released in US: 1999 Released in EU: 1999 This game has debugging material. This game has regional differences. This game has revisional differences.

To do: More regional differences, and screenshots of the secret characters.

Debug Menu

Japan (original)	Japan (Simple)	US	Europe

Use the following code to display "DEBUG". Selecting it will go to a black screen, though.

Japan (original)	Japan (Simple)	US	Europe
00062DC0 0003 00062DC2 2404	0007360C 0004 0007360E 2402

(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.

Title Screen

Japan (original)	Japan (Simple)
US	Europe

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.

JP (original)	US/Europe/JP (Simple)

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.

JP (original)	US/Europe/JP (Simple)

• 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.

Song	JP (original)	US/EU	JP (Simple)
Original BGM 1	Yes	No	No
Original BGM 2	Yes	No	No
Original BGM 3	Yes	No	No
Original BGM 4	Yes	No	No
Original BGM 5	Yes	No	No
Original BGM 6	Yes	No	No
Original BGM 7	Yes	No	No
Original BGM 8	Yes	No	No
Original BGM 9	Yes	No	No
Original BGM 10	Yes	No	Yes (No intro)
Original BGM 11	Yes	No	Yes (No intro)
Original BGM 12	Yes	No	Yes (Different intro)
Player Select BGM	Yes	Yes (Different)	Yes
Bonus Trick Stage BGM	Yes	Yes (Different)	Yes
Replay BGM	Yes	Yes (Different)	Yes
Upgrades BGM	No	Yes	Yes (Different)
Ending BGM	No	Yes	Yes (Different)
Against Straight Faced	No	Yes	Yes
All My Best Friends Are Metalheads Less Than Jake	No	Yes	Yes
Encendedor Plastilina Mosh	No	Yes	Yes
Everready H2O	No	Yes	Yes
Honey Peeps All	No	Yes	Yes
Liz Phair Weston	No	Yes	Yes
Maybe Tomorrow I Against I	No	Yes	Yes
Monster Truck Plastilina Mosh	No	Yes	Yes
Ordinary Fight I Against I	No	Yes	Yes
Out All Night The Pietasters	No	Yes	Yes
Rotten Egg Gas Huffer	No	Yes	Yes
Sugar In Your Gas Tank Less Than Jake	No	Yes	Yes
The World Is Breaking Bow & Arrow	Yes	Yes	Yes
Thicker Than Water H2O	No	Yes	Yes
What A Wonderful Day Bow & Arrow	Yes	No	No