Ranking Every Neversoft Tony Hawk Game From Worst To Best

9. American Wasteland

The seventh instalment was yet another departure from previous efforts. American Wasteland offered a single map, made up of different Los Angeles locations.

The attempt to sell the game as one sprawling level was heavily criticised, with the corridor sections being cheap attempts at hiding loading times. This was the first time that the ability to ride a BMX was available, however fans were unimpressed with the strange control system.

American Wasteland tried to take the franchise back to its roots, putting the sport first rather than destruction and crazy antics. The storyline follows an amateur upstart, trying to make their way into the industry. What followed was a story about a group of misfits trying to make a name of themselves. Sadly, the game was a completely forgettable, despite being a solid outing.

In an unprecedented move for the franchise, the developers teamed up with legendary record label, Vagrant Records. Some of the biggest bands in the alt-rock scene were brought in to record covers of iconic skate anthems from the 80’s and 90’s. The soundtrack paid homage to The Clash’s iconic London Calling artwork and even managed to chart on the Billboard Top 200.