Tony Hawk's Underground (PlayStation 2, Xbox)
common sense media says
Skateboarding game, now with story mode.
parents & educators say
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.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Violence:
Some ? if you crash multiple times, blood becomes evident on your knees and elbows. Some suspense ? pulling off gravity-defying tricks.
Sex:
Some scantily clad women.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Name brands like Flip, Shorty's, Element, Girl, and Birdhouse (Tony Hawk's line). With success, the gamer is rewarded with gear featuring these logos.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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GO CUBS GO
adult
adult
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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marypat
adult
adult
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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franco415
adult
adult
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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mike600
adult
adult
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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Danny_Phantom_ ...
adult
adult
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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us5boers
adult
adult
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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PS2freek
adult
adult
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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UltimateMom
adult
adult
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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TheawesomeDude11
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
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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Kilroy Chai
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
14+
Honestly? A little violent and a few drug references.
Nothing amazingly explicit.
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joker 817
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
its a cool game
I played this game when I was 7, or 8. it is a fun game. just becuse there is a little blood dose not mean its the worst game in the world
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tonyhawkfanatic
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Perfect for kids my age at 11
The main player is a good role model because he/she never gives in. There is one swear and one cutscene where Eric (the protagonist's rival) is drunk.
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sk8r boy
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
On for 9+
I am a 9 years old and I play it. There is some bad language and blood. As long as she/he does n't do it in the real world its ok. I play alot of Tony Hawk games myself. It's a fun game to play!
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mathew56
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
good game. nothing to worry about. a little blood but you can take blood off in the option screen. the only thing bad thing is the strip club but they block off sexual parts with a black line. anyway i've seen alot of that crap for a kid and alot of kids know.
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skaterdude498
teen, 13 years old
teen, 13 years old
This game is great but they swear a lot and theres a strip club in it
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mikee990
adult
adult
13+ definitely
This game is very hard. There's no violence except for when a guy pushes another man down, and if you biff the ride blood shoots everywere.
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Forknose
adult
adult
THE GREATEST THPS GAME EVER
This game is undeniably the game of 2003. The system improved. The creat-a-skater can look a lot more like you, nice punk and rock in the soundtrack, just great. This is the best party game ever. The one downside for girls is that if you make a girl, some of the stuff is a little odd. For example( in the Moscow level): Man asks "Do you like Russian women," your chick answers "Yea sure! But I need to get home." I thought it was hilarious (well I am a week from being 15 and a guy). Oh well, you'll probably crack up with your imaginary gf too if you are a guy like me.
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CSM Screen ...
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Pretty fun untill I beat the game in 3 weeks.
I like xtreme sports like skatebourding
and such. I think the editers did a great job of the realistic art and the sharp image. I like the game, but for other kids I'll warn you of the violence, and gore. I also liked the little movies that come every once, and a while.
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