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Game doesn't work, locks up computer, needs patch!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 8 / 22
Date: October 27, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Do not buy the full version of this game until Activision puts out a patch to make it work. My computer locks up in the menu window of THPS2 (the circular menu that rotates). Can't escape, can't CTRL-ALT-DEL, can't use the Windows button, nothing. I have to re-start my computer. I uninstalled the demo and retail game and reinstalled the retail game, same thing happens every time. Reinstalled game 3 more times, still happens. Game does not work. My computer exceeds all minimum specs and has the latest drivers for everything. The DEMO has a couple of minor bugs, but otherwise works great and is a lot of fun. Just play the demo until Activision puts out a patch to make the full version work. I e-mailed Activision and am awaiting a reply. I can't believe Activision delayed the release by a month and it still doesn't work!

Warning

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 6
Date: April 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is not worth gettting on pc or mac its hard to control and sometimes dont work get it for ps not comp

Don't buy this game for the Career Mode

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 15
Date: November 05, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game thinking it would be cool to compete against other skaters in career mode, but this game is really simply an arcade style game. The career mode, is you against the level. I was really wanting to see the runs of the other skaters, and feel like I was competing more with them directly. A fun game for arcade fans, but for those interested in career, don't get it.

cool but way too easy

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: August 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is cool because theres great levels and you game make your own levels but the only problem is that it is way too easy i beat it in 2 hours (with no cheats) and ive done mor then 25 tricks at once and they give you an insane amount of points for a little trick but remeber the park editor is cool so if you like easy games buy it if you like your own parks buy it but if you hat easy games dont bother to waste your money ( acually give it 3.8 stars)

Entertaining skateboard game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: October 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

To tell you the truth, I'm not much of a skateboard fan, but I thought I would check this game out none the less. My first thoughts are that the game is actually quite good. The graphics are excellent, especially if you have a system that handles 3d well. The one thing I think could be improved is the perspective you have while you are riding around. Its kind of disorienting when you jump up and spin or do some other trick. It just has a wierd view which takes some getting used to. I also gave this four stars cause I don't think this game will have much re-playability for me. Its fun for awhile, but I'm starting to loose interest. I'm sure skateboard fans will really like this game. My suggestion is to try out the demo first, and if you like it, buy it.

Highly Recommended - by a non-skater!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: December 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I prefer less hazardous sports than skateboarding (like skydiving for instance) and always laugh when I see some idiot slip off the rail, sans protective gear, and do a faceplant into the concrete. That said, I'll admit this game is addictive enough to give skaters a little respect.

I've never played the original Tony Hawk so I can't really compare this version, but it looks like it's a port from the console. No biggie, it still looks and plays great and the system requirements are minimal provided you have a good 3D card. The game is a reflex test, like Mortal Kombat. This is not a simulation, so you'll be doing those pro moves in no time. Timing is key, and the best moves are performed when you have a combination of speed and accrued experience, meaning you were able to execute enough moves without messing up.

There are a *ton* of moves available for button mashers. Every board flip, grind, and grab can be performed differently depending on which direction you are pointed and which button you are pressing. Tricks even vary depending on which skater you choose, but not wildly. Objectives can vary from collecting pilots wings in an airplane hanger to hassling the bums on Venice Beach. Speaking of which, the locations are very well done and the music's good too even though the sound quality is a little poor. It is apparent this game would best be played on a gamepad, but you can still get away with using the keyboard. I find myself frequently discovering new moves.. phrases such as "hey, a One-Foot-Smith. That's pretty cool. How did I do that?" will become common.

The best feature of the game are the "hidden" areas opened up by exploring and performing tricks. Grind the board off the helicopter blades and it takes off through the roof. Get run over enough times and pretty soon you'll searching for a tomato-throwing maneuver (if you find it, let me know). If you're really good, Spider-Man may drop in for a visit.

Fun game and worth the purchase price. Buy it, then get the neighbor kid to show you all the cool moves.

Tony Hawk rules the streets again!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: December 27, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is so awesome for the first hour you play it. After that, it seems to lack a mission. You just ride around and do tricks for no apparant reason. Maybe in Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 you'll ride around while shooting at alien spaceships...

Tony Hawk 1 or 2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 15, 2002
Author: Amazon User

As everyone knows usually the higher the number the better the game. Well this is one of those wierd games where 2 is better than 3 and 1 combined. Tony Hawk 2 is an awesome game even for people that don't skateboard. It is very fun earning money and buying boards, tricks, and stats. The player controll for tony hawk 2 on the computer are a little confusing but for a brief preview u use the num pad and 2 is to jump 6 and 4 are arial tricks adn 8 is grinding. This game has me hoooked for hours and the best part is you can even play over the internet and you can get levels from the old tony hawk like skatestreet ventura and phoenix jam session. This levels are really cool and u do not have to complete them to continue. This levels are for high scores and practicing.

It is better on the Dreamcast

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is great.. but better on dreamcast... let me explain the good and bad about this game

The Good???

- Good graphics

- Lots of skaters and skate parks to choose from

- Good carer mode

- A fun game in general!!!

The Bad???

- Very stupid and annoying music... very bad music :(

- NO ONLINE MULTIPLAYER!!! >:-(

- Can get laggy sometimes

VERY GOOD GAME!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 19, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game! The graphics are okay, but they could be better. The soundtrack is great, but I'd already heard a lot of the songs. Unlike its prequel, the levels don't het boring after you play them 3 times. The best parts about the game are that after you beat it you get a movie for whoever you beat it with, the cheats are awesome, and you can create skateparks and skaters! If you are a skateboarding fan or a skater, you should buy this game.

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