Product ReviewsTony Hawk's American Wasteland (Sony PlayStation 2, 2006)

Decent/Good

When I First got this game I loved it more than the rest of the tony hawk games but I had lost the game and now that I’ve ordered it, the memories came back good game and good price...it froze on me a couple a times but nothing is perfect right? So I turned off my console and turned it back on and it worked p.s.(Just make sure you save ur gameplay)Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: rumriveroutpost

Great game at average

Its not the worst franchise. Almost follows the roots of Underground 1 but most of the story just feels like a tutorial making it boring after some time. Nothing really amusing about the game.

Too many changes in the base of the game.

For me, I like Tony Hawk for the different levels to play in, different storylines, soundtrack (I know it sounds a little stupid!), and change of challenges. What I don't like is too many new moves being added, ways to do moves, and changes in the very basics of the game. One of the biggest pet peeves I have with the game, is the way you have to get your cash. Before, all you'd have to do it reach a high place, or find a secret spot with some cash hidden, and you'd be golden. Now, you reach a mission where you need $500 in funds and you only have $50! Time to get some cash, right? Easier said then done. You have to find this one dude with a dollar sign over his head and finish his "challenge" which ranges from holding a manual for 5 seconds (big whoop!) to doing tricks he calls (2 of them) while holding a grind or plant! VERY EASY, but annoying since he only gives you $25 (sometimes $50) at a time!! And to add to that, once you see him for cash (whether you complete it or not) he moves to another spot in the level and you cannot go to him twice in a row in one level! It gets annoying and repetitive sometimes.

The graphics are pretty good, room for improvement, and the storyline is OK. They do have some good 'ole Tony Hawk one-liners and statements that will make you laugh! The action and movements are very smooth and no "choppyness" what-so-ever on a decent TV. I am using component cord with digital optical sound, however, so your experience may be a little different.

There is a catch with the "no load time" thing as advertised...technically there is a MINOR load time (you actually "drive" a truck from place to place if you wish, and the 3-4 seconds you're in the truck sitting there acts like a loading screen). The whole game is split up into different "areas" in which you must travel through; it's not just one big open field.

All-in-all the game is pretty good, but the Tony Hawk's as of late have been lacking something....I just don't know what. What happened to all the competitions they used to have and getting some mad scores! OH! I almost forgot, this game has two modes. One mode is the story mode with free roaming, and the other is the good 'ole "old school" classic mode with the goals, hidden tapes, and 2 minute runs we're all used to! I would give it a 3.5 if I could because of this "classic mode"!Read full review...

tony haw's very own waste

it's a good game. it's got a better feel than previous games. the tricks feel as though they're not as mechanically strung together, but they're truly being performed by a real skater (motion capture advancements).

i dislike the game's level of difficulty (easy....easy easy). the game let's you perform almost no serious challenges but the stat challenges. the game's missions are jokes for the most part.

i decided to buy this game because i only borrowed it to play it a year ago and i loved it as much as any other tony hawk game that wasn't a total mistake (ie. thug2).Read full review...

Tony hawks American wasteland

This game was easier as a kid but I need to play it more for it to be easy ... Still one of the best Tony hawk games out there thank you dude

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: ashes0fyou

Hmm..

Nowhere near as expansive as the pre-release ads would have had you believe, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland is still a pretty fun game, with a decent repertoire of moves to unlock along the way and a fun very interactive environment. The dialogue comes a cross as a bit poorly written, trying to use slang and exaggerated attitudes to make the characters cool and fun, but actually coming across as just stupid and poorly acted. decent graphics for its time, environments are a bit small, overall fun, but not too much replay value.Read full review...

"American Wasteland Collector's Edition" - Great buy!

This Christmas I considered buying the latest Tony Hawk video game, but instead I purchased Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Collector's Edition. The main reason I chose this title was the good reviews it received about it's story mode, so far I have not been disapointed. The interaction in the story makes the tasks in the game make sense. Even when free skating, there are challenges you can do, and if you like an area, you can stay there for "days*" and keep getting new challenges to complete. *(The game cycles from day to night as you play and keeps track of the time. Every new day there are new challenges posted at the skate shop) As you follow the story you are drawn farther into the world of the people you meet as you skate to impress them. Story mode is terrific!

The best parts of what makes this copy the collectors edition are "Classic Mode" and a behind the scenes feature of how they made the game. (I love that stuff) In classic mode, you get to go back through areas from all the previous THPS games! If you liked the series, you'll love this retro trip.

As far as dislikes, there aren't many. Do follow the rating code. There are suggestively dressed women, some coarse language, and violent images in this game. These mostly follow the edgy nature of skateboarding and are not over the top in that regard, but if you are not used to them, it could be a turn off.

Over all, this is the best time I've had playing Tony Hawk since I bought my brand new copy of THPS2. I recomend it!Read full review...

Great Game

Bought a ps2 from a yard sell and needed a game to play. I used to play this all the time when I had my old one and absolutely love it.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: lluellab

Tony hawk American Wastland

The Game is GREAT. perosnaly ive palyed this and have beaten it Many times. i just wanted it for my collection of games. its not as good as THUG1 or 2
But this game deffinatly has a nice feel to it.

i reccomend this game for people still playin on the Ps2
get this and Tony hawk's underground 1&2

trust me you wont be let down.

OHH! and get proving grounds. its pretty decent.
got it brand new here on ebay for 4 bucks and free S&H

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Great Tony Hawk Game!

Tony Hawk's American Wasteland is a nice return to the series' purer skateboarding strengths. It's still essentially more of the same, but it's also dropped some of the zanier aspects that had taken the title away from its roots. I'd say it's the best Tony Hawk game since THPS4, and I'd recommend it to anyone who's either a fan of the series, past or present, or who hasn't tried out a Tony Hawk title in some time as it's great fun.Read full review...

Great for Tony Hawk Lovers!

Awesome for Tony Hawk lovers! Many of the same tricks available on the previous games, but also many more. No waiting for load times between levels, but you have to walk there or take a bus which also takes some time. American Wasteland also has the old school goals (get skate, high scores ect) which is awesome for those of us who have played since the first tony hawk. All in all a great game, takes a little longer to beat since there is both story mode and classic mode, even for more advanced tony hawk players.Read full review...