BlackyDaZaku
2008
2007
A mind-blowing game that singlehandedly redefined the genre. Lacks the satisfying story beats or the campiness that made me fall in love with the Tony Hawk games, but it makes up for it with its commitment to the sport. Not the best of its series, but the founding stone of what things could look like.
Might be a bit controversial, but I found this game to be very fun. It lost most of its original charm, but it wasn't a bad direction to take the game either. Best customization and character creation in the series, fun objectives, and a good progression system to keep you excited for the next unlock. Also an amazing soundtrack.
My absolute favorite of the series. The storyline is extremely goofy, but it works out in that edgy, campy premise that we were all used to in the 2000s. The gameplay is incredible, the additions are great, and the customization of pretty much everything you can do deserves your attention. Outstanding soundtrack, memorable characters, an unparalleled aesthetic and a story that sticks out in the genre
Good gameplay, fun controls, objectives, and locations. Extremely plain premise, "story", and pay-off to your grinding. The unsalted cracker of the Tony Hawk's series. The soundtrack was great, but it lacks the simplicity that made the earlier games great and the lovable campiness that made the latter games perfect.
How do you make Underground better? Add more locations, more modes, ramp up the stupid shenanigans and give us all the edge of the 2000s punk rock era in game form. The story is nothing to write home about this time, but the game more than makes it up by going ham on the premise and giving you a satisfying experience of destroying absolutely everything in your path with your favorite pros. Outstanding OST, and extremely fun side-modes.
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