Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam

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  • Summary: Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam delivers an innovative and unique skateboard experience focused on head-to-head racing. The game allows players to feel the breakneck speed of downhill competition as they tear up the world's steepest terrains while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents inTony Hawk's Downhill Jam delivers an innovative and unique skateboard experience focused on head-to-head racing. The game allows players to feel the breakneck speed of downhill competition as they tear up the world's steepest terrains while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents in such locations as San Francisco, Machu Picchu and Hong Kong. Taking on the role of Tony Hawk or one of nine characters, players compete in time-based challenges in one of three gameplay modes including race, trick and slalom. [Activision]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 42
  3. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. GamingTrend
    92
    With a great control scheme, graphics that don’t look ported, fantastic humor, and a whole lot of races to complete, this quality title is worthy of being a member of the Tony Hawk franchise. This is a safe Day-1 pickup for the Wii, just make sure you buy the three spare Wiimotes for your friends!
  2. Game Chronicles
    83
    The locations are unique, the tracks long and complex, and the fun factor and energy level is unparalleled with any other Wii title at this time.
  3. Kombo
    77
    With a few impovements in the graphics and gameplay departments Activision could really have a hit on their hands.
  4. Game Almighty
    70
    Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam gets an A for effort, but a C- for execution.
  5. GameTrailers
    68
    The attempt to simplify the controls for just a few buttons has resulted in a game that’s far too easy, yet doesn’t have the moxie to hold up when it’s prodded for depth.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    60
    If the location sub-areas were each as large as a full location, this game would be a blast, even with its other blemishes. In the end though, Downhill Jam is too short, and with the recent announcement of a full-fledged "SSX" game coming to the Wii in 2007, anybody looking to pick up Downhill Jam might want to think twice.
  7. G4 TV
    40
    Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam isn't a sell out on par with hawking Bagel Bites but it's close.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. malechishelton
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    this game is underrated simply because they compare it to previous tony hawk games rather than judging it on its own merits. Extremely fun,this game is underrated simply because they compare it to previous tony hawk games rather than judging it on its own merits. Extremely fun, does good use of motion controls, funny dialogue, a high amount of replay value.… Expand
  2. [Anonymous]
    Dec 7, 2006
    9
    I thought this would pretty bad (look at the scores), but it turns out that this is the funnest game I've played on the Wii. Great I thought this would pretty bad (look at the scores), but it turns out that this is the funnest game I've played on the Wii. Great graphics, easy controls, and it's pretty funny.… Expand
  4. MichaelA.
    Jan 8, 2007
    9
    I think the creators totally took advantage of the Wii controls and that is awsome And the carictors are funny too.
  5. Sam
    May 9, 2007
    7
    Downhill Jam is a fun diversion to what could be a really promising future to Tony Hawk games on the Wii. I just don't know why Downhill Jam is a fun diversion to what could be a really promising future to Tony Hawk games on the Wii. I just don't know why Activision stuck with this spin-off with minimal controls when they could have made a "Project 8 Wii" game instead, relying a lot on the motion sensing of the Wii, but motion sensing is minimal in this game, save for the turning. The graphics are decent; not perfect, but surprisingly pleasing. The sound is alright; the soundtrack isn't great and the voices can get annoying, but despite these annoyances the sound is passable. However, no matter how hard it tries, this game just isn't funny. However, I really enjoyed the game, but I just wish Activision took the fullest of their advantages to what could have been a great start to Tony Hawk and the Wii. For that, I take off a point.… Expand
  6. SteveW.
    Dec 7, 2006
    5
    Rented this game, played it the first 2 days I had it and havent played it since. The game starts out ok, but very quickly becomes forgettable.
  7. BrockJ.
    Dec 3, 2006
    5
    As a gamer that's been playing Hawk games since the get-go, I am disappointed in this game, especially hearing how good Project 8 is. As a gamer that's been playing Hawk games since the get-go, I am disappointed in this game, especially hearing how good Project 8 is. The racing style just doesn't do the franchise justice. It's good for killing some time, but makes me yearn for THP8.… Expand
  8. PhillipV.
    Apr 1, 2007
    2
    Every Tony Hawk to date was worth at least a 7. But Downhill Jam completely killed the series. It actually hurt to play this game. On the Every Tony Hawk to date was worth at least a 7. But Downhill Jam completely killed the series. It actually hurt to play this game. On the back of the case they should have a warning that says: "Have paramedics standing by, because of the 90% chance that your eyes will bleed"… Expand

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#14 Best Wii Game of 2006
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#17 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2006
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#21 Most Shared Wii Game of 2006