Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

"Simply the best of the series........"

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is the best skating game you will ever play. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 isn't like all the other cheesy skateboard games you will play, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is a masterpiece.

Graphics: 10/10

Oh, those are some good graphics for a PlayStation game. Everything is full 3-D. Your skater, your skate environment, EVERYTHING. Some nice shadowing also. The graphics were stupendous and that's why this game gets a 10 for graphics.

Control: 10/10

The control was VERY easy to pick up on. Jump and hold a certain button to do a trick. Using the D-Pad, you can rotate the trick for more points. The control was the easiest you'll ever play in a skating game. I would say the learning curve is about 15 minutes.

Music: 10/10

The music got you in the mood to skate around and pull of some mad ass tricks. With a wide selection from rock to rap, every tune in the game was great. Some of the artist's features in this game are Papa Roach, Green Day, and many many more.

Gameplay: 10/10

The gameplay, the factor that makes a game. This game had the best gameplay of any skating game ever made. This is more than just a skating game. Go through Career Mode and complete the level goals they give you. Each goal being worth a certain amount of money. When you have enough money, go to the skate shop and buy a new deck or buy some new tricks or even boost your skater's stats. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 offers the all new create-a-skater. With this new mode you can set everything from your skater's name to his appearance. Also set his style, tricks, hometown and much much more. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 also features the create a park mode. In this mode, you create your own skate park and then play in it if you want. Set the gaps, and poles and everything you want. This game was ULTRA fun.

Replayability

This game will keep you coming back for more. You will definitely end up playing this game over and over again.

Rent or Buy

Go out and buy this game. You will not regret it.

Overall: 10/10

Overall, this game gets a perfect 10. There is not one bad thing about this game. A definite must have. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is a classic.

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 02/16/02, Updated 09/27/02