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(yawn) new Tony Hawk game this fall.
- Thread starter HyperZone<3
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A Link to the Past
Banned
Who wants to bet that this game will be even worse than THAW, but will be better on the DS?
Guillotine
Member
Wow, a new Tony Hawk game?! I never saw this coming.
yodathesoda
Member
I always enjoyed the downhill levels of THPS especially the mall had some great combo areas but judging by every game past THPS2 it will suck balls.
SolidSnakex
Member
After how THAW sold it's kind of amusing that they'd use the word "Downhill" in the title to the next game.
The Take Out Bandit
Member
Downhill Jam?!
NOOOOOOOOOOO!
Downhill games fuckin' suck!
NOOOOOOOOOOO!
Downhill games fuckin' suck!
ZombieSupaStar
Member
SOLD!!!
for the record i own
ps1
Tony Hawk 1, Tony Hawk 2
ps2
Tony Hawk 3, 4, thug 1, thug 2, thaw
Xbox
Tony Hawk 2x
i "did own"
Xbox
tony hawk 3, 4, thug 1, thug 2, thaw
but since the 360s BC is shit and only like 2 of them play on mine (with more fucking slowdown) I said fuck it and gamequestdirected the entire line on ps1/2 for about $130 TONY HAWK FTW!!!!!
for the record i own
ps1
Tony Hawk 1, Tony Hawk 2
ps2
Tony Hawk 3, 4, thug 1, thug 2, thaw
Xbox
Tony Hawk 2x
i "did own"
Xbox
tony hawk 3, 4, thug 1, thug 2, thaw
but since the 360s BC is shit and only like 2 of them play on mine (with more fucking slowdown) I said fuck it and gamequestdirected the entire line on ps1/2 for about $130 TONY HAWK FTW!!!!!
jamesinclair
Banned
"important new IP"
Im sueing for libel.
Lets predict platforms?
PS2
PS3
PSP
Xbox
Xbox 360
GC
DS <-Best
GBA
PC
Cell Phone
Im sueing for libel.
Lets predict platforms?
PS2
PS3
PSP
Xbox
Xbox 360
GC
DS <-Best
GBA
PC
Cell Phone
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Tony Hawk American Sk8land makes up for the last couple not-so-great THPS versions.
Oh, and whoever's ragging on downill games really needs to play...
Man, that game was awsome.
Oh, and whoever's ragging on downill games really needs to play...
Man, that game was awsome.
ZombieSupaStar
Member
M3wThr33 said:DC:
THPS1,2
Cube:
3,4,UG1,UG2
I'm tempted to get THAW, but the special edition is PS2-only.
If I get it, I'd want 3-UG2 as well for the PS2.
Can anyone help out?
www.gamequestdirect.com
Tenacious-V
Thinks his PR is better than yours.
garbage
Pretty well sums it up.
Pretty well sums it up.
ZombieSupaStar
Member
Tenacious-V said:
SUSMYOU UP!
WHAT NOW WHAT WHAT *knocks shoulders*
The Take Out Bandit
Member
Why do people even bother?
It's not like I'm lacking games to play, and if this is like every other dull downhill game - then I'll have more room in my play time for other good games.
ZombieSupaStar
Member
The Take Out Bandit said:Why do people even bother?
It's not like I'm lacking games to play, and if this is like every other dull downhill game - then I'll have more room in my play time for other good games.
like shantae 2.....right
*snort*
Tenacious-V
Thinks his PR is better than yours.
ZombieSupaStar said:SUSMYOU UP!
WHAT NOW WHAT WHAT *knocks shoulders*
You can keep playing the rehashes and tired gameplay, I won't stop ya.
garbage!
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Bebpo said:
I own THPS 1, 2, 3, THUG, and Tony Hawk 2 for the GBA.
I skipped THUG2 cause it seemed like more of the same, and THAS because it was called the weakest of the series.
I got Sk8land initally just because I could vs people free online...
But let me tell you, it really impressed the hell out of me!
I want to preface this by saying that the game is *REALLY* easy.
Especially if your a veteran of the series. The goals are just simplier - the trick goals are half of what they normally would be, and the fetch goals are just pretty simple.
However, it is hands down the best looking DS game to date.
It runs perfectly smooth, no loading, fantastic animation, great sound (full length songs and everything), completly voice-acted, and I love the artstyle.
It's this pesudo-cell shaded graffiti style that really, really works well for the system. I want to see more games done this way on the handheld.
Oh, and its free to play online too. Only 2 players at a time, but its a nice addition.
The game is made to play in a handheld, if you ask me, because the goals are so quick you can do a few on a quick bus ride or in the car, slam her shut, open her back later - no worries, just some grinds and flips and call 'her a day.
Yeah, that all sounds great for a DS game. But I can play with even better graphics, better control, and free online as well with the PS2 games so since I don't ever play my DS on the go, I don't really see any appeal :\
So THAW is great too? Crap, and here I thought I'd given up on the series but now it looks like I'll need to find a free week and play through these two as well :\ Is X360 the best version of THAW?
Tain said:
So THAW is great too? Crap, and here I thought I'd given up on the series but now it looks like I'll need to find a free week and play through these two as well :\ Is X360 the best version of THAW?
John Harker said:I own THPS 1, 2, 3, THUG, and Tony Hawk 2 for the GBA.
I skipped THUG2 cause it seemed like more of the same, and THAS because it was called the weakest of the series.
I got Sk8land initally just because I could vs people free online...
But let me tell you, it really impressed the hell out of me!
I want to preface this by saying that the game is *REALLY* easy.
Especially if your a veteran of the series. The goals are just simplier - the trick goals are half of what they normally would be, and the fetch goals are just pretty simple.
However, it is hands down the best looking DS game to date.
It runs perfectly smooth, no loading, fantastic animation, great sound (full length songs and everything), completly voice-acted, and I love the artstyle.
It's this pesudo-cell shaded graffiti style that really, really works well for the system. I want to see more games done this way on the handheld.
Oh, and its free to play online too. Only 2 players at a time, but its a nice addition.
The game is made to play in a handheld, if you ask me, because the goals are so quick you can do a few on a quick bus ride or in the car, slam her shut, open her back later - no worries, just some grinds and flips and call 'her a day.
QFT
Not to mention the worldwide leader board.
The Take Out Bandit
Member
Hey! Maybe they can release it as Tony Hawk's Genie Adventure - they'd have the franchise appeal and a good game to go with it! :lol
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy THPS games like I enjoy yer mum on a Friday night; but I really dislike downhill stages. Especially if it's a trick based game. There's only so much you can do going downhill - it's quite limiting.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
The most exciting news here, really though, is that they may showcase this game at E3.
And last year when they showed American Wasteland, I went to the private Activison party and got to meet Tony Hawk, get some pictures, saw him perform, and I had a couple beers with the members of Alkaline Trio, who put on a private show.
WAS HANDS DOWN FUCKING awsome.
So, sure, I'm down for Round 2.
And last year when they showed American Wasteland, I went to the private Activison party and got to meet Tony Hawk, get some pictures, saw him perform, and I had a couple beers with the members of Alkaline Trio, who put on a private show.
WAS HANDS DOWN FUCKING awsome.
So, sure, I'm down for Round 2.
bobbyconover
Member
I'll hold out for Tony Hawk's Pool Joust. Poseur Pete better make an appearance!
Agent X
Member
An article on IGN indicated that this new game might be aimed at a younger audience.
It shouldn't be a surprise anymore. This is a sports game. Most sports games have yearly updates. I don't hear many complaints when a new John Madden game or a new Tiger Woods game comes out. Why should a new Tony Hawk game be treated differently in that regard?
I haven't played the DS game, but I've got the PS2 version of Tony Hawk's American Wasteland and I'm enjoying it a lot. I've been playing the Classic Mode a lot lately, which plays quite like the first three games in the series. You've got the traditional two minute runs, with ten different goals per level, and you can accomplish multiple goals on a single run. Some of the level designs are great, like a Mall level (reminds me a bit of the Airport from THPS3). It's also got a few of the levels that were (formerly) PSP exclusive in Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix--I've already seen Santa Cruz and Kyoto.
My main complaint is that it seems quite easy, especially if you're a veteran. On my very first combo on one of the levels, I accomplished the High Score, the Pro Score, the Sick Score, the High Combo, and I think one of the other goals. I think I'm playing through on the "Normal" skill level, so maybe things get a little tougher on one of the harder settings. Also, it doesn't look like there's a whole lot of levels, as there are like eight or nine slots on the list--although it's possible they might have some additional hidden levels that are revealed later in the game.
There's really nothing wrong with THAW as far as I see it. It might be getting lower review scores because the series has been around for a few years, and there aren't as many "surprises" as in earlier installments. But, if you've enjoyed the previous games so far, then I think this one is worth playing.
Guillotine said:
It shouldn't be a surprise anymore. This is a sports game. Most sports games have yearly updates. I don't hear many complaints when a new John Madden game or a new Tiger Woods game comes out. Why should a new Tony Hawk game be treated differently in that regard?
Bebpo said:
I haven't played the DS game, but I've got the PS2 version of Tony Hawk's American Wasteland and I'm enjoying it a lot. I've been playing the Classic Mode a lot lately, which plays quite like the first three games in the series. You've got the traditional two minute runs, with ten different goals per level, and you can accomplish multiple goals on a single run. Some of the level designs are great, like a Mall level (reminds me a bit of the Airport from THPS3). It's also got a few of the levels that were (formerly) PSP exclusive in Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix--I've already seen Santa Cruz and Kyoto.
My main complaint is that it seems quite easy, especially if you're a veteran. On my very first combo on one of the levels, I accomplished the High Score, the Pro Score, the Sick Score, the High Combo, and I think one of the other goals. I think I'm playing through on the "Normal" skill level, so maybe things get a little tougher on one of the harder settings. Also, it doesn't look like there's a whole lot of levels, as there are like eight or nine slots on the list--although it's possible they might have some additional hidden levels that are revealed later in the game.
There's really nothing wrong with THAW as far as I see it. It might be getting lower review scores because the series has been around for a few years, and there aren't as many "surprises" as in earlier installments. But, if you've enjoyed the previous games so far, then I think this one is worth playing.
MightyHedgehog
Member
Bebpo said:
Exactly! This sounds like the most interesting installment of the series since THUG 1 if they can nail it. Loads of courses, a course editor, and of course, awesome multi online with the ability to save replays. Do this, Neversoft, and you've got a pre-order.
That is SO rad. Closest I've been is a side-stage greeting + 2-3 words max
Favorite. Band. Ever.Activision said a year ago that Tony Hawk would be an annual franchise, so this announcement should come as no surprise. For as unexcited as I am, it's good that they're going a different direction with this. American Wasteland is about as far as they could push the whole "Go anywhere, do anything" Tony Hawk.
RidgeCityFM
Banned
ssx on skate boards! this could actually be really good and a nice alternative to ssx