Tony Hawk's Underground facts for kids

Tony Hawk's Underground is a cool skateboarding game. It was made by Neversoft and Beenox and published by Activision. This game is the fifth one in the popular Tony Hawk video game series. It first came out on October 27, 2003 in North America and November 21, 2003 in places like Europe.

What is Tony Hawk's Underground?

Tony Hawk's Underground is a skateboarding game where you can explore big levels. Unlike earlier games in the series, this one has a story mode. You play as a new skater trying to become famous. You start as a local hero and work your way up to a pro.

How Do You Play?

In the game, you can skate around different cities and areas. You learn new tricks and complete challenges. A big new feature in this game was being able to get off your skateboard. This let you explore areas on foot. You could also climb things and find secret spots. This made the game feel more open and adventurous.

You can also create your own skater. You choose their look, clothes, and even their skateboard. As you play, you get better at tricks. You can do flips, grinds, and huge air tricks. The goal is to impress people and become a skateboarding legend.

What Makes It Special?

Tony Hawk's Underground was special because it had a strong story. It was not just about getting high scores. It was about your journey as a skater. You meet famous pro skaters like Tony Hawk himself. The game also had a great soundtrack with lots of cool songs. It won an award for its music in 2004. The game also won an award for being the Best Sports Game in 2003.

Images for kids

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  The members of Neversoft in 1998

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  A custom skater doing a trick in Moscow

See also

In Spanish: Tony Hawk's Underground para niños