I never owned Skate 1-2, and I thought that after playing Skate 3 for 3 years I wouldn't be able to enjoy the previous ones that much (especially 1 with no walking possibility). I got Skate 2 from a friend a while ago and I have actually enjoyed it a lot. Only thing so far that has bugged me is that the walking/running isn't as smooth, so I have a harder time getting speed on some spots.