Playing Project 8 for the first the time in 2021, this game really really impressed me. In many ways, it feels like a blueprint for modern skateboarding games with its open world and goals.
On Xbox 360 and PS3, the game retains the classic Tony Hawk controls but uses an entirely new engine. The tricks and animations look more realistic but can still be endlessly chained together in arcade fashion. To me, it's the ideal middle ground between the arcade Tony Hawk games and EA's Skate series.
The game does have its flaws. The higher difficulty goals often feel unfair, but they are optional. The frame rate is notoriously inconsistent, but it didn't ruin the experience for me (I will include a note on the frame rate at the end).
Overall, I just really like the design of the open world and how the game feels. As a longtime fan of the series, I knew this game wasn't as celebrated, but it has quickly become one of my favorites.
(Frame rate note: If you are playing on 360, it is recommended to not update the game. If you have already updated, you can go back and clear your cache. Apparently the game originally ran at 40-60 FPS but was patched to run at 30 FPS for stability reasons. The frame rate still drags in areas regardless, but from what I have read, not updating is the preferred way to pla ).
On Xbox 360 and PS3, the game retains the classic Tony Hawk controls but uses an entirely new engine. The tricks and animations look more realistic but can still be endlessly chained together in arcade fashion. To me, it's the ideal middle ground between the arcade Tony Hawk games and EA's Skate series.
The game does have its flaws. The higher difficulty goals often feel unfair, but they are optional. The frame rate is notoriously inconsistent, but it didn't ruin the experience for me (I will include a note on the frame rate at the end).
Overall, I just really like the design of the open world and how the game feels. As a longtime fan of the series, I knew this game wasn't as celebrated, but it has quickly become one of my favorites.
(Frame rate note: If you are playing on 360, it is recommended to not update the game. If you have already updated, you can go back and clear your cache. Apparently the game originally ran at 40-60 FPS but was patched to run at 30 FPS for stability reasons. The frame rate still drags in areas regardless, but from what I have read, not updating is the preferred way to pla ).