Tony Hawk featuring open world Los Angeles without loading times, ambitious. More coherent world than previous TH games but less precise gameplay. Fun but below the best episodes. For unconditional franchise fans seeking the open world entry.
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Sports1 player16+
Description
A kid from the suburbs is catapulted to Los Angeles and discovers the world of skateboarding in a completely open, seamlessly connected city. Published by Activision, released in 2005 in the United States and Europe. First Tony Hawk set in a cohesive open world with free exploration of Los Angeles, BMX riding alongside skateboarding, a narrative story mode, deep rider customization, and online multiplayer via Xbox Live.
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾5,8 GB📅18/10/2005
Published by Activision
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (Xbox) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Tony Hawk's American Wasteland still worth playing in 2026?
A skateboarding game from Neversoft, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland offers an open world Los Angeles with no apparent loading times, where you chain tricks, lines and challenges in a punk, rebellious mood. The fluidity of the combo system, the freedom of exploration and the rock soundtrack win over fans of arcade skating. The repetition of objectives and a dated production weigh on it. A title for fans of arcade skateboarding and urban sandboxes with a punk spirit on Xbox.
