Tony Hawk's Project 8

Tony Hawk's Project 8 Description

Tony Hawk's skateboarding games usually need no introduction - up to version eight of the much loved series as we are. Previous versions have edged the series forward determinedly, but undramatically, with the addition of new features. But THP8 blows the doors off with an all-new game engine re-built from the ground up. The result is an improved physics engine - and a game that simply feels better then all the previous versions. To go with the new game engine there's new (but familiar) scenery (as you might expect) and an updated gameplay mechanic, designed to make the game more free-flowing, while maintaining the challenge for new players and seasoned shredders alike. The result is simply the best Tony Hawk game yet! And that's saying something - because each previous version has been a smash hit. The 360 version of Tony Hawk adds incredible next generation graphics to the mix, making it by far the best looking game in the series to date.Another next-gen bonus, available only on the 360 version until the PS3 makes its belated debut is the huge seamless level. A first for the next gen version, this feature manes you don't have to endure loading screens, or skating down a tunnel to get from one section of the level to another. THe game is layed out in one great terrain wonderland, and you can skate from any section of it to any other as you like. In addition to the general makeover - THP8 has a new spot challenge system that enables you to open up new sections of the game world as you progress through the game. These challenges are available throughout the game and can be played at any time, and in any order, you choose. Each challenge has three skill levels, so you can come back and try them again as you develop mad skillz. When not taking challenges, you can session the largest and best gameworld in any Tony Hawk game yet. And when you're airborne, you can enjoy two new modes: Focus mode and Nail the Trick. Focus mode just slows down the action to let you hit your landing just right - a sort of skating bullet time. But nail the trick mode put the board at the control of your hands in almost exactly the same way that a real skater has control with his feet. Each hand acts inidvidually on the front and rear of the board, enabling you to create unique signature tricks never seen or tried before. Use your skills to become one of the worlds top skaters - and if you make it into the top eight - that's your project, the one the games title refers to - you make it inot Tony's new skate team. And using Xbox live's scores table, you can try and make it onot thre the actual top eight in the world.

Next Generation Gameplay Brings Skateboarding to Life - Tony Hawk's Project 8 is built from the ground up with an entirely new engine for Sony and Microsoft next-generation consoles and features the most advanced graphics ever for a Tony Hawk game, including full 3D body scans of pro athletes and motion captured skateboard tricks. Gamers have the freedom to progress through the game in multiple ways and decide the type of pro skate they want to be.

Most Unique, Robust and Realistic Skateboarding Game Experience Ever - Tony Hawk's Project 8 offers more goals, side-missions, secret areas and mini games than any other Tony Hawk game. Players track stats with new in-game record keeping, switch characters mid-game to accomplish a goal, or just skate how they want to skate.

Innovative, Never-Before-Seen Gameplay Elements - Featuring new gameplay mechanics, Tony Hawk's Project 8 challenges fans with the most goals ever in a Tony Hawk game. Players interact with pro skaters who teach special tricks and show paths to secret areas.

Filmer and Photo Goals - On the way to #1 pro-skater status, players must trick through photo shoot locations, or follow a filmer with a video camera and complete his instructions while keeping up with him.

Picture-in-a-Picture - Player can watch gameplay unfold on the main screen while observing the action on film in a superimposed video box.

Movable Ramps and Rails throughout the city - Place ramps and rails to set up amazing lines and/or gain access to secret spots.

Impress the Locals - For the first time ever, players must impress in-game citizens and pedestrians to build up respect. The pedestrians watch players perform tricks, laugh at brutal bails and punch players in the gut for knocking into them.

Enhanced Physics and Responsive Controls - The new physics system introduces advanced grinds and bails that allow players to control falls and minimize or maximize damage for fun with the innovative new ragdoll bail mode. A greater sense of momentum and gravity is impossible to miss, and provides the most realistic virtual skate experience ever.