 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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Tony Hawk's Underground
- PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Price: $49.99
- Genre: Sports
Common Sense Media says
Skateboarding game, now with story mode.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the violence is limited to bloody knees and elbows when tricks don't go well (which is quite realistic). There are quite a few name brands featured in the title, although their presence is relatively subtle; you may not recognize them, but your teen surely will. Also, there are some scantily clad women who serve no purpose other than titillation.
What's it about?
Every year NeverSoft Entertainment manages to make a better Tony Hawk video game. You assume the role of a skateboarding guy or gal in the New Jersey suburbs. You start out small, competing in local events, and with success comes world travel. You'll find yourself all over the globe attempting to complete various challenges and tasks, as well as meeting some of the sports' top competitors.
The ultimate is meeting and competing against Mr. Hawk himself. Unlike previous versions of the title, TONY HAWK'S UNDERGROUND allows gamers to get off their boards and drive cars or explore the levels on foot, in search of top skate locales.
Is it any good?
For the fifth straight year, Activision has published the top skateboarding title regardless of the platform, but this year they did make some significant changes. You'll find the typical improvements in regards to graphics, added tricks, and more expansive environments, but the key addition is a new story mode. If you're a fan of the Tony Hawk series, you'll love this game.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the name brands in the game. Do you notice the advertising in the game? Are you interested in checking out the brands featured in the game? If so, why? Is it skateboarding or Tony Hawk that drew you to this title?
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best tony hawk game
This one got me into skateboarding games. I played this game for probably 30 hours. It is a ok game for kids but there are swear words and skaters are not the best role models.
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Not the same Tony Hawk I'm used to
My 8 year old has enjoyed previous Tony Hawk games, so I was surprised when I walked into his room to see lots of scantily dressed girls/women on the screen. Parents should know that there are lots of gyrating, barely clothed females throughout the game with no purpose other than decoration. It is offensive and unnecessary. It's rated T for a reason, this being one of them. Parents, be forewarned, it's not the same Tony Hawk you're used to.
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Extreme
Tony Hawk Underground is the most extreme game that was ever made because it added more controls and combos than people thought could ever be done. Also they added more characters and more extraordinary levels that anyone would enjoy.
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Very excellent game
Very excellent game to play, lots of fun. The last level is practically unbeatable, but oh well. Skimpy clothing for girls. Lots of language. Violence between men.
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AGE
well...
I've got to agree with the adults on this one. Yes, the gameplay is improved but there shouldn't be hookers and stuff.
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AGE
Warning:
I was a bit upset to findout that one of the missions took the player inside a strip club! Not appropriate for any audience especially Teens!
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AGE
Awesome game!
This game kept me playing it over and over again despite the language. Its probably the best Tony Hawk game ever.
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Only A Preteen would understand...
There are parts in this game only an 11 year old would understand. Well, my 10 (almost 11) year old son played these games when he was 8. Now he understands them a lot better. For example: on the game when it said son of a ***** (no, really, it blocked out the b-word), only a pre-teen would know that the b-word goes there. Educational value is good and bad. The good part is, it teaches you how to skate. Bad (teens know not to jump off of buildings like these guys do) but it helps get that message out to teens 'you CAN break the rules'.
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Kid, 10 years old
October 3, 2011
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TOO MUCH Sexual Content
My friend Donald helped me beat the game. First of all, their is blood but you can turn it off. You can also bail tricks and fall. Their is some cussing here and there such as d--n, h--l, crap, a-- , b-----d and s--t but they don't pop up as much as you would expect. Their is 2 scenes where the characters get drunk. The sexual content is a BIG issue. There is a strip club that you can go in and see partialy dressed girls pole dancing and men "checking them out" also their is a car rocking back and forth and if you grind onit you can hear a girl moan. Other than that it is a great game!!!
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14+
Honestly? A little violent and a few drug references.
Nothing amazingly explicit.
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| Topics: | sports and martial arts |
| Platforms: | PlayStation 2, Xbox |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Sports |
| Developer: | Activision |
| Release date: | December 8, 2003 |
| Price: | $49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T |
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