Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix

A faithful iteration of the critically acclaimed franchise.

It was expected--the release of Tony Hawk on the PSP. It was not expected, however, that Remix would bring so much to a portable system. Instead of completely copying the console version of THUG2, Remix actually has brand new levels to explore. Of the 13-single player levels, four are original: Las Vegas, Atlanta, Kyoto, and Santa Cruz. Each of these new towns offers a lot to see and do, and contains the same outlandish and creative challenges that really test your skating prowess. Besides the single-player surprises, Remix also holds plenty of multiplayer modes. Up to four-people can compete in 10 wireless games, which all run smoothly without any hindrances.

Visually, Tony and friends have never looked better. The frame rate runs super fast, even when you're busting out multiple combos. The levels, especially the four new ones, are designed with lots of detail and are littered with hidden spots and interactive environments to keep you engaged until you've completed every single challenge.

The controls are spot on to past Tony Hawk games. You can even perform a Focus where you slow down time and maneuver even more insane tricks. A game that moves this fast requires solid button response, and Remix is certainly equipped with it. The only thing missing: the ability to rotate faster. And your fingers will also have to get accustomed to the compact PSP controls--it'll feel tight and your fingers will fumble a bit after a few rounds in the skate park.

Still, with the amount of options Remix offers, you can't grind enough in what is a fabulous ride on a skateboard.

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