Tony Hawk's Underground (Mobile)

GameSpot editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 4.0 stars Excellent
  Detailed editors' rating
  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Damon Brown
• Reviewed on: 01/01/2004
• Updated on: 06/16/2004
• Originally published on GameSpot: Tony Hawk's Underground (Mobile) Review

The Tony Hawk Pro Skater series has gotten better and better since its debut on the cell phone. The latest title, Tony Hawk's Underground (T.H.U.G. Wireless), is no exception.

Like the console version, T.H.U.G. has you skateboarding through cityscapes (Jersey, New York, Tampa, San Diego, Vancouver, and Moscow in the mobile version). You finish odd yet fun tasks--like knocking out bad guys with your board--and string together moves to score points. In story mode you unlock each level as you progress, collecting bonuses like spray paint, cell phones, and competition flyers as you go.

Jamdat has somehow managed to create the illusion of freedom in a tiny wireless, making the six levels seem like 20. Longevity comes from having tons of combo options as well as great interactive level design--expect to trick off the A train and grind across telephone wires high above. The multiscreen areas don't end until the main task is complete, so much fun is had by just exploring the level without worrying about finishing.

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