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TransWorld Surf PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Apr 30, 2002
Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Gaming Age
    91
    While the graphics took a small hit in the PS2 version, they have managed to tweak the control to near perfection.
  2. Armchair Empire
    85
    The wave graphics are solid; the soundtrack is marvelous; and, most importantly, the game play is tight and intuitive.
  3. Cincinnati Enquirer
    80
    It remains enjoyable and challenging with considerable replayability even if it's not going to take home any awards for visuals or challenge the popularity of the bestselling "Tony Hawk" titles.
  4. Total Video Games
    80
    I do like this game, and I feel that if a few problems are fixed, it could rank up there with the Tony Hawk’s, and the Aggressive Inline’s of the extreme world.
  5. GameZone
    80
    Comes close to being an excellent surfing title since all the right elements are present and accounted for, however small annoyances in graphics and challenge difficulties can become just a bit irritating.
  6. TotalPlayStation
    80
    Thanks to a fantastic combo system, good music, and solid graphics, TWS manages to pull you in very, very slowly.
  7. GamePro
    80
    Blows away all other surfing games already out.
  8. IGN
    78
    The PS2 doesn't look very good compared to the Xbox version, but it actually plays a whole lot smoother, thanks to better tuned collision detection, smoother moves animations, and a much better sense of speed.
  9. Electric Playground
    75
    It's not going to take home any awards for visuals, nor is it a "Tony Hawk" killer in any way, but it proves to be an enjoyable and challenging surfing game with considerable replayability.
  10. GameSpot
    74
    Multiplatform gamers should be playing it on the Xbox.
  11. PSM Magazine
    70
    It's an addictive, unique, and fun game that definitely delivers the best surfing on a console. [June 2002, p.35]
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  12. GameSpy
    70
    The best surfing game on the market.
  13. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    More laid-back surf tunes would've been nice. [June 2002, p.100]
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  14. PSX Nation
    60
    Neither TransWorld Surf nor "Sunny Garcia" tap the videogame potential of surfing as far as the "Dave Mirra"/"Mat Hoffman"/"Tony Hawk" franchises pushed the interactive representations of their respective sports.
  15. G4 TV
    60
    A near-complete package. There's a good variety of moves, challenges, and features to keep the average extreme sports fan coming back.
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8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. N.R.
    10
    Awsome game.
  2. ZeldaN.
    10
    An excellent game, i could hardly put it down!
  3. G.A.
    10
    UNBELIEVABLE game! Some parts a bit tricky though, like getting some of the photos.
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