I'll be the first to admit, Tony Hawk hasn't reinvented the wheel this year. But it is great fun. If you like realism in skating, this is not the game for you. But all the "nail the" features, as well as some fun challenges, rigging, and new camera angles make this game a ton of fun and addicting. I'll admit I haven't gotten very far in the game yet, but this is the skateboarding game for my speed.
I have no ill will toward skate, it is just too much of a simulation for me. And that is where the difference lies. I think too many people giving Proving Ground a poor score are people who enjoy Skate. better for being closer to a realistic sim. That doesn't mean that Tony Hawk is any worse than it had been. If you enjoy the past Hawk games, this one ranks up there with the best. I am just afraid it won't get enough of a chance because of the sim crowd.
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