California, here we come. For the first time in the storied history of the Tony Hawk franchise, American Wasteland gives you the freedom to experience continuous skating and BMX action without exiting a level or waiting for load times as you explore a massive Los Angeles skate world.
Features 
* Freedom to ride forever: No load times. No level-based gameplay.
* Ultimate player control: More tricks and expanded controls than ever before.
* Choose board or bike: For the first time, you can choose to ride BMX bikes throughout the entire game, with all-new physics, a BMX specific control system and several BMX-specific goals.
* Customize like crazy: Customize your gear and your look.
* Expanded multiplayer: New two-player co-op play available in Classic Mode. Complete classic Tony Hawk's Pro Skater goals alongside your friends.

In a plot-twisting story that pays homage to '80s skateboarding and punk style, gamers play a young rebel who makes his way to the SoCal mecca of skateboarding, where he must prove himself to Tony Hawk, local pros and legendary skaters and participate in the construction of the ultimate, trick-filled skate park. The game allows players to skate and BMX from seaside Santa Monica to the star-studded sidewalks of Hollywood to the gritty streets of East L.A. as they customize and upgrade their characters, unlock new tricks and choose their missions without loads or levels. Tony Hawk's American Wasteland takes the action to new heights with expanded controls that allow players to pull off more sick tricks than ever before. New player controls, both on and off the board, allow for insane combos. You can pull off include bert slides, stalls, Natas spins handstands, one-footed grinds and manuals, wall runs, wall flips, board smacks and board throws. Gamers can customize their character as they travel throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Check out skate shops, barbershops, tattoo parlors and clothing stores as you accomplish goals and earn cash. Don't be shy about spraying a little graffiti and adding to L.A.'s, um, charm. Classic Mode returns with an all new two-player co-op mode in which gamers can compete alone or alongside friends in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater levels. Race against a two-minute timer to complete goals such as Pro Score, Combo Letters and Skate Letters.

Bottom Line - It's the best-looking Tony Hawk game to date. Add some new tricks to the already-solid gameplay the franchise is known for and you have an upgrade that's worth buying. And dig that classic soundtrack!