For the first time, Neversoft's iconic skateboarding game (as realized by Vicarious Visions on GBA) takes on substantial narrative elements. You don't play as Tony Hawk...at least not at first. Instead, you must create your own character and earn enough money and respect to compete with the real pros.

Gameplay additions include the ability to get off your skateboard and run around, which can be used to keep combos going even across areas that can't be skated on, like up a flight of stairs. The skating environments are larger than ever and are located all over the world, even in Moscow's Red Square.