Underplayed Gems

Tony Hawk: Ride (2009)

Tony Hawk: Ride cover
Developer
Robomodo
Publisher
Activision
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Genres
Simulator, Sport
Rating
1.8 of 5, 9 player ratings

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How it feels

A motion-controller skateboarding sim that wants to feel freeing and intuitive by translating your real body movement onto the board.

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About

Experience the true thrill of skateboarding as never before through the revolutionary new skateboard controller in Tony Hawk: Ride. Bundled with the Ride game, the unique motion-sensitive board controller redefines the action-sports genre by translating your body motions into the game. No buttons, no thumbs, no analog sticks - just you on the board. For the first time in video game history, anyone can jump on a skateboard and feel the freedom, creativity, and accomplishment of skateboarding.

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