Tony Hawk's Underground (2003)

Developer: Beenox, Neversoft Entertainment
Publisher: Activision
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Genres: Racing, Role-playing (RPG), Sport, Adventure
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 183 player ratings
Main story: about 7.0 hours

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How it feels

A hyped-up street skating power fantasy where you grind, bail, and style your way from nobody to pro across sprawling urban playgrounds.

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About

Get ready for a major new step for the Tony Hawk series. Tony Hawk's Underground tweaks the gameplay of previous installments to include a plot-twisting story, customizable tricks and decks, online play, and the ability to include your own mug shot on your custom player. Of course, you can also play as any one of pro skating's biggest stars including Tony Hawk, Bob Burnquist, and Elissa Steamer. Ride, walk, or drive through nine expansive levels then test your skills against other gamers online. Become a star of the Underground.

What players say

The series entry that added a narrative story mode and the freedom to step off the board, plus deep create-and-share tools; widely regarded by fans as a high point and one of the most beloved Tony Hawk games.

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