Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: PlayStation 2
- Developers: Konami
- Publishers: Konami
ESPN X Games Skateboarding (2001): The Ultimate GBA Skateboarding Experience
Released in 2001, ESPN X Games Skateboarding brought the thrill of the X Games to the Game Boy Advance. With its innovative gameplay, impressive roster of pro skaters, and adrenaline-pumping soundtrack, it quickly became a must-play for skateboarding fans.
Gameplay
ESPN X Games Skateboarding features a variety of gameplay modes, including:
- X Games competition: Compete in vert, street, and park events to earn medals and unlock new levels.
- Street skating: Explore the streets of San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, performing tricks and completing challenges.
- Fantasy: Skate in a surreal world with impossible obstacles and challenges.
The game’s controls are simple and intuitive, making it easy to pull off a variety of tricks, including ollies, kickflips, grinds, and manuals. The game also features a unique “trick system” that allows players to chain together multiple tricks for even bigger scores.
Skaters
ESPN X Games Skateboarding features a roster of eight pro skaters, each with their own unique style and abilities:
- Bob Burnquist
- Carlos DeAndrade
- Chad Fernandez
- Kerry Getz
- Rick McCrank
- Colin McKay
- Chris Senn
- Lincoln Ueda
Players can choose to play as any of these skaters, and each one has their own set of signature tricks and abilities.
Levels
The game features nine levels, each with its own unique challenges and obstacles. The three cities – San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles – are all faithfully recreated, with location-specific elements and landmarks.
In addition to the three cities, the game also features a fantasy level, which is filled with impossible obstacles and challenges. This level is a great place to test your skills and see how far you can push your skating abilities.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of ESPN X Games Skateboarding is one of the game’s highlights. It features a mix of punk, rock, and hip-hop tracks from 12 big-name bands, including:
- Linkin Park
- Voodoo Glow Skulls
- New Found Glory
- Bad Religion
- Pennywise
- The Offspring
The soundtrack perfectly captures the game’s high-energy atmosphere and helps to keep the action fast and furious.
Reception
ESPN X Games Skateboarding was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its innovative gameplay, impressive roster of pro skaters, and adrenaline-pumping soundtrack. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
ESPN X Games Skateboarding is still considered one of the best skateboarding games ever made. It is a must-play for any fan of the sport, and it is still a lot of fun to play today.
Legacy
ESPN X Games Skateboarding had a major impact on the skateboarding video game genre. It was one of the first games to feature a roster of real-life pro skaters, and it helped to popularize the sport among a new generation of gamers. The game’s innovative gameplay and impressive graphics also set a new standard for skateboarding games.
ESPN X Games Skateboarding has been followed by a number of sequels, including ESPN X Games Skateboarding 2 and ESPN X Games Skateboarding 3. The series has also been ported to other platforms, including the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube.
Conclusion
ESPN X Games Skateboarding (2001) is a classic skateboarding game that still holds up today. With its innovative gameplay, impressive roster of pro skaters, and adrenaline-pumping soundtrack, it is a must-play for any fan of the sport.
Review Score
8.5/10
