Tony Hawk: Ride
About the Game
Tony Hawk: Ride is a spin-off of the Tony Hawk skateboarding series. The game uses a wireless peripheral shaped like a real skateboard, which is needed to play the game. Players stand on the board and then infrared sensors detect the motion to control the character in the game. Rather than merely turning, the game detects leaning for the force of the direction, raising the tail or nose (for manuals and ollies), and reaching down to mimic a grab which is registered through separate sensors in front and to the sides by blocking them with a hand.
Story & Setting
The campaign takes place in cities all over the world with different game modes.
Gameplay & Core Systems
In an eS Ride mode similar to a H-O-R-S-E basketball game players mimic moves. The controls are introduced through multiple training videos. While skating a style meter is filled up by performing multiple successful tricks in succession. When full it adds visual flair to the moves with effects. Local multiplayer supports up to eight players taking turns.
Standout Features
- The game consists of different environment that can be played in a free skating mode in parks or by completing missions in a campaign.
- Some of the included cities are Barcelona, Chicago, Frankfurt, New York and Tokyo.
- Completing missions is needed to keep progressing through the game and unlock new regions.
- At the start a custom skater can be created and gradually new items and gear and pro skaters are unlocked.
- While skating a style meter is filled up by performing multiple successful tricks in succession.
- Players stand on the board and then infrared sensors detect the motion to control the character in the game.
- There are three difficulty levels to play the game.
- On the lowest steering is done automatically and players only needs to perform jumps and tricks.
Modes & Ways to Play
The campaign takes place in cities all over the world with different game modes. There is a challenge mode where specific objectives need to be completed. There are also game modes based around tricks and speed challenges, including skating in half-pipes. In an eS Ride mode similar to a H-O-R-S-E basketball game players mimic moves.
Player support includes Hot Seat.
Presentation & Atmosphere
The campaign takes place in cities all over the world with different game modes. When full it adds visual flair to the moves with effects.
Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Tony Hawk: Ride | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Activision Publishing, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Buzz Monkey Software, LLC | United States | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Download | Wii | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Hot Seat | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-8 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
| Genre | Extreme Sports | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone 10+ | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Activision | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Buzz Monkey Software | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Activision | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-17 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2009-12-04 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2009-11-17 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 17, 2009 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 4, 2009 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay Product ID | 19070880709 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RX5E-USA-B0 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 047875837874 | United States | MobyGames |
| asin | B0029TSTAS | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 64131682 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 047875837874 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
