this could be remedied by developers tweaking the graphics. i know what u mean about PC, but thats cuz the shadowed areas are really just too dark. thats why there are gonna be certain areas only accessible at night, etc, so its a whole nother skate experience. you could also be given an option to couch surf and skip time in-game.
they should also bring back the security. it doesnt have to be like how it was, but it adds realism. i think its kind of dumb to have a whole city/town cheering me on in this perfect little skate society. maybe have some npcs insult u, and others compliment u.