Tony Hawk Upset with Ride Reviews
Tony Hawk: Ride was one of the most anticipated titles this year. Not only did it mark the return of the Tony Hawk series from it’s two year absence, but also introduced a new way to play the skateboard genre.
Priced at $119.99, Tony Hawk: Ride released on November 17th 2009. The title was first spoken about early last year, and finally revealed on December 3rd, 2008. The game was anticipated to change how the skateboard genre was played. However, Ride was criticized heavily by reviewers. Currently on Metacritic, Tony Hawk: Ride holds the title of “Generally unfavorable reviews”, with a score of 48 on PlayStation 3. Big gaming websites, such as IGN and GameSpot giving the title 5.0 and 3.5, respectively (both scores are out of ten). Since the franchise is based on Tony Hawk’s name, of course he himself has given comments on the hateful reviews.
“They were ready to discredit it before they even tried it, and if it didn’t play exactly how they imagined it… then they passed it off.”
Tony Hawk was both involved in the concept and even the controller of the game. The controller is similar to the Wii Balance Board, with the user shifting their weight to use the skateboard in-game accordingly. Though the controller was a positive point in GameSpot’s 3.5 point review of the title, other reviewers weren’t so happy with it. Many stated that the board was unresponsive. Hawk added these comments.
“I don’t agree with people who say the board’s not responsive. I think that they’re not giving it a fair shake. And I think a lot of them came into with an attitude that it’s going to suck.”
Do you agree with Tony Hawk’s comment towards the reviews of the game?
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December 7th, 2009 at 4:23 PM
I’m not interested in the game or the board, but check out this skate dog.
he likes it….
file this under awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdgO3cEYYTw
December 7th, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Hey I am Tony Hawk, you are suppose to like my games no matter how bad they are
December 7th, 2009 at 5:21 PM
i have something i would like to share with tony hawk “SHUT THE F**K YOU DUMBA****!” So becasue he’s name is on a videogames licence he’s suddenly a video games develpor? That’s rubbish and he knows it, the reason people hate this is becasue of the fact that is cost $119.99, who pays that much for a videogame?
Wow 1K i can play like a real skateboarder! I’ll forget the fact that for slightly more i can be actually skating! The only reason tony is annoyed is that bad reviews mean bad sales and bad sales mean less money for him, he’s a greedy stubborn douche
“I don’t agree with people who say the board’s not responsive. I think that they’re not giving it a fair shake. And I think a lot of them came into with an attitude that it’s going to suck.”
He would say that. Would tony hawk say “I agree the board is rubbish, the stupid thing dosen’t work half the time” NO, he’s basically lying to cover he’s arse. Reviewers don’t lie so it’s obviously unresponsive. I can’t believe a guy would be so stubborn as to lie like this, from bobby kotick i except it but from tony hawk? He should be ashamed.
December 7th, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Exactly, its done bad because its the same Tony Hawk game that we’re so bored with, only with wii-like controls added because Tony Hawk though it would be cool to bring over the same idea to his game….
December 7th, 2009 at 6:13 PM
I know the game was gonna suck from jump street, kinda like I thought the Wii Balanceboard was gonna be lame, but it’s actually more responsive to some degree. If he wasn’t to sale the piece of crap he’s gonna have to Rock Band and Guitar Hero it up with placing playable demo in all the stores like Best Buy and getting Bars around the world to have gaminig nights. But the won’t because they know that once too many people actually play it they’ll spread the word of it’s horrible controls and gameplay.
December 7th, 2009 at 6:18 PM
“They were ready to discredit it before they even tried it, and if it didn’t play exactly how they imagined it… then they passed it off.”
Wow really Tony? Most of the impressions I heard were people who did try it out at E3 and said it’s going to tank because of price, lack of response and who wants another piece of plastic hardware to go with a game. The first 2-3 games were great something new. Everything since then is rehashed. He has to really try hard to put a positive spin on this being one of his major sources of income. I think Totino’s pizza rolls dumped him already. Tony Hawk sold out to Activision for a paycheck long ago. It’s sad because he is a talented guy.
December 7th, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Yeah to me Tony died the instant he signed the contract, i wonder how he’ll react when he does die and he’s in hell with a demon there who’ll say “Yeah tony, your in hell, bobby is the devil and everyone did try and warn you” TH is just a sad sad man who proberly forgot long ago that he’s actually a professional Skater.
December 7th, 2009 at 6:38 PM
I think Penny Arcade said it best. It’s like Activision created a price point for the game first and then tried to fill the gap with a cheap accessory. Let’s not forget Activision has been complaining about wanting to increase game prices and all these little plastic toys are the answer for them.
December 7th, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Lol Timewarp. DJ Hero is 119.99.
December 7th, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Sorry to break it to you Tony Hawk, but I listen to podcasts with the people who review games and they didn’t want the game to suck.
It doesn’t matter how well YOU think the controller works, fact is these people are professional gamers much like you’re a professional skater. If the experience has too high of a learning curve for even people that play games all the time, then the game doesn’t have the mass market appeal that you intended and it’s game over.
The people who know how to skate would probably just buy better boards. So this game was obviously intended for casuals. Thus this game needs to be accessible. That’s all there is to it Tony. Sorry to disappoint you.
Oh wait… no I’m not.
December 7th, 2009 at 7:17 PM
skateboarding is gay, especially on a console, boooorrrrringgggg. oh and gay!
December 7th, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Tony should be more pissed off with Robomodo and Activision for making a terrible product then with people for not liking a terrible product
December 8th, 2009 at 12:46 AM
Back in the day, Tony Hawk games were something worth playing.
Now although I haven’t played ride, the prospect of pay USD$120 for anything that has a peripheral for an “on-rails” game worries me deeply.
Although sometimes we, the consumer, don’t always show our support towards products that deserve it i.e. Mirrors Edge, Valyria Chronicles, the price point here indeed does create a huge barrier to entry.
December 8th, 2009 at 4:43 AM
Bet Hawk still aint as angry as me LOLOLOL bloody xpensive repeated s***e! I’d have more fun standing on a plank watching animal chin…………
December 8th, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Activision – big freakin’ surprise.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:48 AM
seems to me that for 120 bucks and a board to stand on, I should just get one with wheels and uhh… go outside. Maybe its just me?
December 8th, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Well guess what Tony, your game blows ass. I’m glad I havent and wont waste the money on it. Next time work on making a game thats true to the sport like skate. KTB!
December 8th, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Poor Tony Hawk , maybe he should’ve packed in some night vision goggles with the game, lol
December 15th, 2009 at 6:08 AM
that dog video is great.
I feel bad for tony. Think about it, if you wanted to make a skateboarding game “realer” what would you do, especially with new controllers for every interactive game announced?
There’s no way to make this better, really. if the controller wasn’t the issue, and it truly is the game’s shit design (which doesnt make sense given the years of practice they’ve had to perfect a skateboarding game) then….. i’ve got nothing.