Tony Hawk: Shred Critic Reviews

The game has been made less-realistic in an effort to appeal to a younger demographic and I applaud Activision for this decision.

SHRED is a considerable improvement over RIDE, and the addition of snowboarding adds substantial value to the package.

A big improvement over the first effort but still miles from Skate's quality.

A significantly better showing, but still not a patch on the classic Hawk offerings of old.

Due to its underdeveloped graphics and bad controls, the only real challenge of this game is to keep your shirt dry, because you will sweat a lot.

It's still got a long way to go, but Shred is a step in the right direction.

The only way Shred won't make you want to tear your hair out is if you play the game on the casual setting, during free ride, and with low expectations.

Shred is a hodgepodge of good-on-paper ideas intended for younger and casual gamers, but the poor execution ends up alienating all.

It's clear that considerable effort has gone into Shred, but for those with fond memories of the Birdman's glory days, this could be the final insult.

Clunky, frustrating and irrelevant.