Tony Hawk's Proving Ground

Game Info

Publisher: Activision

Developer: Neversoft Entertainment

Genre(s): Extreme Sports

Players: Multi

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: October 15, 2007

Summary

For the first time, players will have the freedom to define their character, story and style based on the choices they make, the paths they choose and the style of skating they use on the proving grounds from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Washington, D.C. Tony Hawk's Proving Ground features deeper customization than ever before, including a Video Editor with full-featured editing tools and visual effects for creating "epic skate videos," and a fully customizable online Skate Lounge where players can skate with friends in the ultimate pad. In addition, players have the freedom to skate from single player to online seamlessly, as well as utilize new gameplay mechanics such as skateable terrain altering and building, and Bowl Carving. Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground also features even more Nail the Trick moves such as Nail the Grab and Nail the Manual intensifying the thrill of pulling off big tricks. [Activision]

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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 6.6 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes

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Colin S. gave it a0:
The first game ever to crash whilst saving in my 7 years of owning a PS2? Tony Hawks Project 8. The second and only other game to crash whilst saving? Tony Hawks Proving Ground. Studio 44 have basically taken the PS3 version and butchered it until it's small enough to run on a PS2. Clearly they didn't care how it turned out. The game both looks and feels horrible. Even if you manage to get past the horrible feel of it, you'll live with the constant fear that it might crash at any moment. And normally it does! If you can tolerate a half baked, frankly pathetic effort of a game that crashes during saving, thus losing everything you've managed to achieve then buy it. If you want quality, leave this poor effort on the shelf. There are no words to describe how abysmal the PS2 version is.

Twista S. gave it an8:
Its a good game no doubt but I'm confused does or y doesn't proving ground on ps2 n xbox hav the more further or better storyline on the ps3 n xbox 360 i mean i played it and i just don't see it do i hav to get all done wit the career, hardcore, rigger, n street. I finished all except street.

Sandro Z. gave it a5:
That's right Neversoft did leave out a lot.I was disappointed.

Will I. gave it a4:
A complete, and utter disapointment for die-hard PS2/Tony Hawk Fans. Neversoft leaves all the goodys for the X Box 360, and playstation 3, such as Video Editor, and Room decorator. This came to me (as it will come to most) a definite letdown. Neversoft completely strips all the cool and new features from the PS2 and Wii, as they did for Project 8. Leaving the game as just another boring and droll Tony Hawk release. Although these are all serious disapointments, the game does have it's moments. One of these include the fact that the storyline is more deep and compelling. It allows you to make your own decisions and although it all leads up to the same point, it's interesting to see your character progress through 3 types of skating styles; Rigger skater, which allows you to essentually click into, and out of park editor mode at any time in the game. Another skate style is the Hardcore skater which is pretty much skating for yourself, and no one else. The final skate style is career skater, which is pretty self explanatory, you skate for money and fame. Neversoft also added in a new feature, Nail the Grab. Tony Hawk's Proving Ground on Playstation 2 is nothing new, and it raises the question; why did Neversoft Release it on Playstation 2 in the first place? The world of video gaming is moving on, and leaving the Playstation 2 in the dust. Tony Hawk's Proving Ground is a prime example of this statement.