Tony Hawk's Proving Ground

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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics What's this?

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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  • 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 featuresFor 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]… Expand
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  • Developer: Vicarious Visions
  • Genre(s): Sports, Alternative, Individual, Skateboarding, Skateboarding, Skate / Skateboard
  • # of players: 4 Online
  • Cheats: On GameFAQs
  • Rating: E10+
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. PGNx Media
    91
    Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground is a solid complement to the console versions and the best Tony Hawk game on the Nintendo DS. Sure, you’re not getting the Rigger Editor or Video Editor, but you do get to skate around in three cities with fundamentally fun gameplay.
  2. GameZone
    87
    The gameplay is extremely solid, but is nearly unchanged since the original. The touch-screen gestures are pure novelty and feel tacked on.
  3. Da Gameboyz
    83
    Tony Hawk's Proving Ground is another solid addition to the franchise and is the best Tony Hawk game on the DS to date.
  4. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    80
    There are times when it's pretty much impossible to see in front of you. [Jan 2008, p.86]
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  5. ZTGD
    80
    A great game, it’s just not going to knock your socks off if you have played previous incarnations. Vicarious Visions seems content with simply improving the game as opposed to completely re-writing the formula.
  6. Worth Playing
    75
    Proving Ground for the DS is the Tony Hawk series' most respectable effort in quite some time.
  7. GameShark
    58
    Overall, Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground on the DS is a decent game. Once you get past the character models, some mediocre sound, and some difficult challenges early on, the remaining game is fairly enjoyable but it’s only recommended for the Tony Hawk completist.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. MartinN.
    Dec 21, 2007
    8
    Great graphics, very good controls, tons of levels and skaters make this game a must have for a Tony Hawk series fan.

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best DS Game of 2007
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#18 Most Shared DS Game of 2007