A detailed look into the creation of Tony Hawk's Underground

Yes, children...there was a time when the Tony Hawk games were not only good, but great. Gamers looked forward to each release, as they knew they'd be getting a quality experience. For years everything seemed fantastic, and then Tony Hawk's Underground was revealed.

Fans were worried it was too different from previous entries. It was going to mess up a tried-and-true formula. It was trying to do too much. Turns out those fears were unwarranted, as Tony Hawk's Underground sits as one of the best entries in the franchise.

If you want a look into how the game came together, you can hit up the link below for an exhaustive 4-part feature jam-packed with dev team interviews. There's so much insight into the project, and some of it is quite surprising!