Project 8 tries to recapture classic Tony Hawk glory with a skater creator and open city. Ambition is there but execution is uneven. Best suited for series fans starved of skateboarding games.
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Sports2 players12+
Description
Skateboarding by Neversoft, Project 8 entry of Tony Hawk franchise. Published by Activision, released in November 2006 in Europe, North America and Japan. Anonymous skater joining Project 8 team to climb from rank eighty-two to top eight worldwide, open world fictional Californian city, gameplay with signature Nail the Trick slowing time to control feet individually, over fifteen licensed pro skaters, online multiplayer mode.
Tony Hawk's Project 8 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
As eclectic as ever, the selection blends punk, rock and hip-hop to electrify the skate sessions. The tracks, perfectly locked to the rhythm of the tricks, keep up a constant adrenaline. This frantic musical melting pot extends the series' unifying spirit with brio.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Skateboarding with a new finesse, where the slow-motion trick system lets you place your figures with unprecedented precision. Chaining a long, fluid combo in an open city delivers a virtuoso's satisfaction, elevated by the hunt for the perfect shot. Snappy, stylish and packed with challenges, an arcade riding game that rewards mastery and timing, ideal to chase the perfect score.
