Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam review video (Wii)
For the first time ever, Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam lets players experience the breakneck speed of downhill skateboard racing as they tear up the steepest terrains in the world while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents in locations such as the crowded streets of San Francisco and rocky terrain of Machu Picchu.
Developed for the Wii, gamers utilize an innovative and intuitive control system as they take on the role of Tony Hawk or one of nine characters and compete in specific time-based challenges in one of three gameplay modes including race, trick and slalom. Gamers can also challenge friends in head-to-head competitions with up to four players as they pull off a variety of high-velocity stunts and crashes in living, populated environments filled with cars, pedestrians and buildings.
Sure it’s got a good variety of music and some interesting play-modes, but is that enough to make it fun? Find out in this Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam video review.
To quote the video review: “Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam is one of those games that can provide a lot of fun, but ultimately leaves you wanting more. The attempt to simplify the controls for just a few buttons has resulted in a game that’s far too easy, yet doesn’t have the moxie to hold up when it’s prodded for depth. The Wii controls don’t work terribly, but at the same time, Downhill Jam would work just as well using an analog stick. It’s a fairly blatant rip-off of the SSX series, but with a pedigree like that there’s no shame in creating an ambitious imitation. It’s just too bad that Downhill Jam isn’t one of them.”
Design — 7.0
Gameplay — 6.8
Overall — 6.8
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