Amazon Maximum Age: 17 years Amazon Minimum Age: 156 months Binding: Video Game EAN: 0047875108042 ESRB Age Rating: Everyone Label: Activision Inc. Manufacturer: Activision Inc. Platform: PlayStation Publisher: Activision Inc. Sales Rank: 10579 Studio: Activision Inc.
Editorial Review: Tony Hawk, famous for his 720 move (a mid-air 360-degree somersault done twice), is widely credited as being one of the best skateboarders in the world. Hawk lends his technical advice and character likeness to this nine-level title, which is among the better skating titles on the PlayStation. While it is cool to play as Hawk, would-be skate pros can also choose to play as one of eight other skaters. Each character has a different riding style and at least three unique tricks to master.
Solo players will skate to win the world championship, with over 100 moves available to score points, including slides, grinds, and landing tricks. A split screen allows players to compete against each other. During this head-to-head mode, you can score style points, race between obstacles, or play tag. If you opt for graffiti mode, both players compete against each other by "tagging" objects while performing their tricks. A replay mode is available for players to view highlights at the end of a game.
The level design is enormous, with 10 interactive courses, including skate and pool parks, half pipes, and a downtown area. Each skating environment is filled with secret places, shortcuts, and obstacles. Once you get the moves down, you can perform a trick off of just about any object that you see. Tony Hawk is not the only star in this game--the music stands strong on its own. Cool cuts come from Primus and the Dead Kennedys--which can be inspiring during the frantic onscreen action. While game control is relatively solid, there are some minor problems in tight areas.
This title is so large it is overwhelming, given the enormity of levels and available moves. However, persistent skate pros will master this game with a little practice. (Fortunately, there is a practice mode to scrape your knees on.) --Kasty Thomas
Pros:
Variety of moves and tricks
Excellent course design and graphics
Solid controls
Cons:
Control problems in tight areas
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - easy and fun, but not a perfect game
just like I wrote in my other review this game is a fun game, but doesn't deserve a 5 star rating. I would have given it 3 or 4 stars, but since that will keep it at a 5 star rating I don't want people buying into the reviews that this game is perfect.
Rating: - Old School
This is one of the best basic skateboarding games produced. Its easy and fun. Well done!!
Rating: - I made a mistake.....sorry!
tip: to do a boardslide or grind, jump on an edge and hold down the triangle. That kid's review was by me that said hold down square. SORRY! seriously, hold down triangle. You do not have to avoid holding down triangle when not doing a trick. Although,
still do avoid holding down square because it WILL make you fall
for no reason.
Rating: - Everything About This Game Is Awesome
My favorite game I own. I love the music track (singing) so here I am growing older all the time looking older all the time felling younger in my mind!!!!
Here's a great Tip:
To do a boardslide or a grind, Jump on the side of a ramp or on a bar while holding down The square. But remaember when you think you are about to stop boardsliding, stop holding down the square or else you will fall. Never hold down the square without doing a trick. You will fall without hitting anything.
Rating: - ...............
one slight problem with the game... you cant do manuals. So what right? well maybe, but I like them because if your running out of time in a compitition, you can do cheap manuals.
- easy and fun, but not a perfect game
- Old School
