ESPN X Games Skateboarding

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Aug 13, 2001
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58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: Drop into the vert ramp or dabble in the street in X Games Mode, but with "Tony Hawk 3" just around the corner, will Konami's ESPN license be enough to tide you over?
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. Hot Games
    80
    It’s a great snack until the Hawk strikes back. Pick it up now and you’ll be done with it by the weekend.
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    Once you master the controls, you'll love it. [Oct 2001, p.135]
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  3. Sports Gaming Network
    76
    Unless you have an extreme fascination with the X Games or worship the switch-stance prodigy Bob Burnquist, you should save your $50 and wait for Mr. Hawk's forthcoming 128-bit appearance.
  4. Gamezilla!
    58
    This one just flat out stinks.
  5. GameSpy
    52
    Poor framerate, small cast and moves, and poor replayability among other issues. "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" sells millions for a reason -- this just isn't it.
  6. GamePro
    50
    When will ESPN learn the difference between a game worth endorsing and one that’s utter garbage? Not soon enough, apparently.
  7. Game Revolution
    42
    Unfortunately, there really isn't much more meat on the bones here. No create-a-skater, no skater statistics to flesh out or tweak, not even a bunch of new outfits or anything.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. JordanS.
    Aug 23, 2001
    10
    This is the best ...ing game ever, that is until "Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3" comes out.
  2. DannyL.
    Mar 2, 2002
    10
    This game is great!!
  4. Sean
    Sep 25, 2001
    10
    The best game ever! Its so realistic, and the special tricks are awesome.
  5. JaretG.
    Oct 20, 2001
    10
    Sweet tricks and hard to finish the game unlike Tony Hawk, which is way too easy to beat!
  6. AdamL.
    Mar 12, 2002
    9
    Good graphics, hard to finish, good playability. But you cant beat Tony.
  7. RonnieW.
    Aug 30, 2001
    5
    Bad camera. Too short.

Awards & Rankings

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#84 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001