Tony Hawk's Underground Xbox
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Metascore
85 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics What's this?

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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

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  • Summary: Get ready for a major new step for the Tony Hawk series. Tony Hawk's Underground tweaks the gameplay of previous installments to include a plot-twisting story, customizable tricks and decks, online play, and the ability to include your own mug shot on your custom player. Of course, you can also play as any one of pro skating's biggest stars including Tony Hawk, Bob Burnquist, and Elissa Steamer. Ride, walk, or drive through nine expansive levels then test your skills against other gamers online. Become a star of the Underground.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. GamePro
    100
    The story ramps up the difficulty gradually, so you build skills as you go, but there are now four difficulty levels, making THUG totally accessible to newbies.
  2. Maxim Online
    100
    For immersing entertainment, this game is totally up our halfpipe.
  3. GameZone
    85
    Tony Hawk novices will be happily overwhelmed, while Tony Hawk masters will enjoy taking the game even further.
  4. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    The on-foot play mechanic and the expanded story mode stand as the game's weakest elements. [Mar 2004, p.85]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. JacobB.
    10
    This game is sick.
  2. AaronW.
    10
    It is the best Tony Hawk's game yet!
  3. imthenoob
    8
    Aside from having ok graphics, I thought THUG was one of the best Tony Hawk games ever put out. The game play is a ton of fun and incredibly addicting. The campaign is rather enjoyable as well and actually didn't have that bad of a plot to it. Also had many enjoyable and memorable areas to skate in. I had a blast playing it.… Expand
  4. THPSRULES
    4
    This game is not even half as good as it could be. Even though the skateboarding part is good, the part of the driving and running is extremely boring and annoying. This game is also a little bit easier. … Expand

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