Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam Review - Square Eyed Jak

[@Danko18101993]

You can say Tony Hawk went Downhill from here too :D

[@makeitthrough_]

On that note, the Downhill Jam really started with THUG 2 imo

[@woawow50]

This was a great year of tony hawk reviews made by you :D This channel was absolutely amazing the first time I saw it, your personality, the reviews, and the Effort :D Sadly tony hawktober comes to an end. I really enjoyed the nostalgia :D Hope you succeed in future projects ;) Your channel gets 10/10, You deserve way more subs :D

[@gamerguy425]

To further answer your question, the other games don't feature different board types, because essentially vert/street trick skating doesn't have any deck variety. you might see pool skaters use more old school decks with wider tails, or someone focused on crazy flips will get a narrower board, but for the most part, they completely standardized the symmetrical Popsicle shape with hard wheels. . Downhill/longboarding/cruiser boarding on the other hand has a TON of variety to the point every one is practically unique. Long boards, short boards, dancing boards, pintails, drop throughs, top mounts, traditional kingpin, reverse kingpin, double trucks, drop down top mounts, wedge tails, swallow tails, downhill wheels, freestyle wheels, there's a ridiculous amount of options.

[@SquareEyedJak]

Street skating also doesn't work with hoverboards, big trike wheels or blades but if we got all that fun stuff, my point is that where were some fun longboards and such in the regular games.

[@gamerguy425]

@@SquareEyedJak True. Though aside from THUG 2, it usually starts out more realistic and then the goofy unlockables with crazy boards come out at the end. If you could ride a 40" RKP pintail or downhill board in a game like THUG 1 or PG, that'd really kill the immersion IMO unless it was a post game bonus, it would be like having a harley davidson chopper available from the start in a fairly serious motocross game. . Having slight variations (like the aforementioned pool boards) and having bigger decks for more speed, but slower flips, or changing wheel sizes to affect speed/acceleration, THAT'D be pretty fucking rad and strike a good balance IMO.

[@LeafFerret]

Looks like Proving Ground is safe for now.

[@-AK-]

RDash11 I didn't think Proving Ground was that bad.

[@AriGrande]

@@-AK- same

[@benfulford813]

@@-AK- looking at your comment years later, I think proving grounds maybe even aged well and holds up as decent. I enjoy it still

[@-AK-]

@@benfulford813 Last good Tony Hawk in over a decade. Hopefully the new one will be enough to resurrect the series.

[@benfulford813]

@@-AK- I'm hopeful but nervous that this is another bad attempt to gain on nostalgia. It's definitely not an auto-purchase

[@floralpoboop]

IF you find out what happened with this game you would understand that it was rushed out for a deadline. The game was suppose to have a online mode, and this would have been the first wii game to have a online game mode, the online game mode was a pretty big investment in development, it was cut some time within a few months prior to release, and was hyped up prior to release but activiviosn kept trying to hype up the fans with its cut online game mode promissing it to the few people watching the game. There was cut levels as well, plenty of cut levels. I remember watching this game very closely and I seen some screenshots and leeked information internally, activision really rushed this title out and they didn't care what state it was in so long as it reached the deadline for the wii's release, which according to wikipedia released days before the wii did. Keep in mind I had to do the goal that most people did just to get this game, find out when gamestop got their shipments in, wait for them to unload the wii consoles onto the floor and exploit local laws of if its on the floor and has a price tag in a stole they must sell it. They kept lying to hold on to wiis and try to hide them for staff. I know because someone I knew worked for that exact gamestop at that exact time which is how I got all that information about what days they get shipments from nintendo, and the manager kept hawking wiis over priced on ebay.

[@deank8374]

Easily the best edited and set out series of reviews on your channel! Im loving the care and quality thats going into your videos in this last year.

[@SquareEyedJak]

Thanks, much appreciated! :D

[@blazingwaters7469]

Ah, that intro brings back some nostalgia. I said before I'm not a Tony Hawks fan, but I do remember playing a bit of Downhill Jam before, back in Christmas of 2006 (the same time frame I also got my Wii). And me being an inept 7 year old at the time, I could never really do well, always crashing into walls and doing poorly when it came to tricks, but even then I still had a good time. I should revisit it one day though, see if it's as good as I remember it. And with that, thanks for these 5 reviews, Jak. Like I said before, it was interesting to hear your opinions about the games even though I'm not a fan of these titles (it's also interesting to hear your thoughts on THUG2, a game I thought most people loved!). Here's to the last few months of 2017, and the future of 2018.

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate, I'm glad you enjoyed the week! :)

[@ScorpioCesar]

I was always on fence about getting into this series throughout the years growing up. But my only memory playing any of the titles was on the gameboy color. I just remember mostly watching my cousins have a really great time with the main series of games back in it's golden years. Great retrospective reviews on this once loved series Square Eyed Jak! You never cease to entertain me and those intros have all been sick as hell! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@faxtf6624]

I gotta admit your editing is getting better, I really like how much you put into this short series, can’t wait for next year

[@bbjb7459]

The final episode of Hawktober, sad times. But i want to thank you Jak for pumping out this much content in a week. You must of worked your socks off mate. Good luck in future projects. ^_^

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate!

[@bbjb7459]

Royster, I mean... Thanks? I just like to show my support on his channel, Jak isn't like most KZbinrs nowadays. He actually puts work into his videos, which i admire. Cheers for the subscription i guess. ^_^

[@insightedu3278]

I honestly will watch these videos again a couple of times till next Hawktober week! Its just too good!

[@animenightcores1502]

I’m looking forward to Proving Ground cause that shit was fun. *Ragdoll physically*

[@6ch6ris6]

this game is so underrated.

[@fikrinifyful]

Amazing Review of Any Tony Hawk Games from beginning! Great effort Mate!. Btw, His First Tony Hawk Proskater Review was the first video that i've ever watched from this channel and the more i've subscribe the more i loved this content. even i always loved to watched it over and over again. 10/10 for you m8 ;) (sorry for the bad grammar tho....)

[@esloc8889]

Man, you need a lot more subscribers. Cheers mate!

[@kura100]

All of your Tony Hawktober videos never fails to deliver! Although the green screens perhaps could use some work and improvements. Regardless, this the square eyed jak video i know and love. I'm looking forward to the next year of Hawktober!

[@Atri4]

Amazing man. In my opinion these were one of the best 5 days this channel ever had. I really enjoyed the reviews and was very keen to get home from school, knowing that a fresh review was waiting for me. A job well done I think.

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate, really appreciate it! Keen to do more 'events' like this in the future. :D

[@mr.master7007]

It's really great to see how far you've come as a content creator. The contrast is quite something. Love your stuff Jak!

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate! :)

[@mr.master7007]

Cheers :)

[@MineDoodler]

Damn, I remember watching all your Hawktober videos at work for lunch break. That were awesome lunch breaks! I totally forgot about it, but I'm glad I found your channel again

[@godlyfiery1164]

Congratz on the 15K subs! You deserve it and more!

[@Mace2.0]

"Levels take us internationally, with the STEEPEST locations known to man." [Laughs in Downhill Domination]

[@SwiftyStardust]

As a fan of the Tony Hawk series, and your videos, this was a very entertaining week for me. Great job mate.

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@Petronious]

Talk about nailing a trick, mate. You did good. It's been fun watching all of these, and I'm glad to see all that work you were doing a while back pay off this week. :)

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate, I guess you could say it's been... RAAAAAAAAAAAAAADICAL!!!

[@LesWebsterGoldArdeoGang]

I just realized that the thumbnail for this video has the alien road sign from Road Crash in Crash 3 lol

[@SquareEyedJak]

Actually it's the skull from the downhill jam logo but sure, that works too.

[@LesWebsterGoldArdeoGang]

My mistake. Never played the Tony Hawk games but I am an avid Crash fan so please forgive me.

[@SuperMelonBros]

The best review channel on freaking KZbin

[@n1njahawk]

Lol you made me laugh so hard 🤣 1:45

[@Castiel-Love]

At 0:38 for some reason I thought that thing was going to come up and stab you in the neck lmfao these reviews have been such a blast to watch, well done Jak!

[@SquareEyedJak]

haha cheers! :)

[@staybronze]

Awesome work man!

[@paulw858]

Playing the long haul game, teasing us with the reviews of next October! You sly dingo :) Not much to say on this one, so no novels for me to write today! Just another great review from a hugely underrated KZbinr. Thanks a lot for making this series :) I think you replied to one of my comments about reviewing Donkey Kong Country games... you absolutely need to do that! Make it Donkey Kongtober, too! :D

[@Narutard713]

The only reason I can think of for the other styles of boards is the downhill element. As someone who was into longboarding, it's a totally different style of skating let alone what you need to skate with.

[@thenewestweb5653]

Fuck, gotta wait another year too for more tony hawk reviews, oh well I’ll be held over by the videos you pump out Jak. Great video.

[@paultaylor_yt3577]

I enjoyed this whole week of Hakwtober, the intros were very well done and content never failed to please which is what I love about this channel! Loved the video man! :D

[@xRocketzFighterx]

This hawktober series is pretty fucking awesome mate. Your editing is freaking amazing.

[@merifon1100]

Sooo... you're Done... There is this little game called "hatchet and spank", You might Wanna check it out

[@XxTheShootingStarxX]

Merifon shhhh it’s Ratshit and Wank lol

[@-Lola.]

TheShootingStar Fartshit and Stank

[@Killagoose77]

Great to see so many reviews back to back. Very excellent work with the effects and the humor this year.

[@NanaKyoto]

I bet next year will bring plenty of surprises.

[@Qwarktastic]

Pro Skater 5 alone makes 2018 Hawktober spooky

[@WilliamMcCarthyIII]

I really hope you go back and play through the Wii version some day. The Wii version is just all around much more solid in my opinion. There are basically no loading screens (or they are replaced by the interviews) and it runs at a locked 60fps. Also the motion controls are very solid in my opinion.

[@e93sports80]

he already reviewed the Wii version of the game. In Tony Hawktober 2019.

[@decadentgamer3108]

All in all, this was a great tradition project you did here. The editing was stellar and you can just tell you put so much effort into this! I didn't know they made a racing type of Tony Hawk game so that's pretty interesting haha Anyway, great vid series, you did great and looking forward to next year's continuation but for now, heavily looking forward to your main Halloween review :D

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate, glad you and everyone enjoyed it. :)

[@hadinasrallah8928]

Next october is gonna be great can't wait to see what reviews you've planned for the rest of 2017

[@hellowhatsyourname544]

Gotta review EA Skate.

[@dangarbagecan5900]

Those wii games with the board controller are interesting, can't wait to see those!

[@weed75black35]

I miss that Alek guy. When do I get to see more of him?

[@joieborsellino2955]

Can't wait for Ratchet and Clanksgiving

[@mattinthehat539]

Tony Hawktober was the best thing that I have ever experienced in my entire life.

[@Ghostcyborg71]

Anyone else just love downhill jam for its simple racing? Cause I do

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

me too

[@angusmcleod2566]

You did a great job mate your my favourite Australian youtuber

[@ENunn]

omg the 50fps triggers meeeee lol jk your series on the tony hawk games are amazing can't wait till next year

[@deliverancegaming6652]

I know I'm a little late to the party but good video, Jak! Can't wait for the next video!

[@ThierryRocksTV]

I loved the editing styles ya did!

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate! :D

[@mechabroski9993]

jAK fUCKing mAlL GrABS

[@alessandrorizzi2871]

I can't wait for Jak to RIDE a Skateboard shaped controller to RIDE in Tony Hawk *RIDE*

[@bigblackdaddyblue]

Congrats, man, you did a great fucking job on doing and surviving Hawktober...I hope next year you'll keep your cool when you do the other Tony Hawk games.

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed them!

[@bigblackdaddyblue]

Square Eyed Jak thanks, mate, take it easy ✌ Oh, btw, ever played the Uncharted series? If so, try to do a review on them...if you want to. It's up to you

[@phoqueno.3]

Really like the video Jak!

[@SquareEyedJak]

Thanks :)

[@eddierobinson118]

downhill jamming is dangerous

[@mistergremm735]

it's really sad this is the last day...

[@mynameiskyler1996]

MORE VIDS JAK! MORE JAK! I NEED MY CRAVING FOR SQUARE EYED JAK!

[@themojogamer75]

A very well done series of reviews, man! :D I've not got something else in October to look forward to. :)

[@SquareEyedJak]

Glad you enjoyed it! And what are you talking about? We've sill got a Spooky Top 10 and a Halloween Review on the way! :D

[@pedrum23]

These videos have been amazing and on a sidenote i just started playing yakuza 0 so seeing your picture is a huge coincidence for me 😂

[@whisperdust8455]

I love your videos dude. You are one my favorite youtubers I wish I could be a patron

[@nadav4ever]

"And the hills of Tokyo Drift" KEK

[@KilljoyRPMX]

From what I've gathered this week, Underground seems to be your favourite Tony Hawk game closely followed by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 xD Wanna get into the series so should I start with that one?

[@SquareEyedJak]

I'd say go with this order: THPS2 on PS1 (feel free to skip) THPS3 on PS2 Underground Underground 2 (feel free to skip) And then if you want to try it, Project 8 on Xbox 360 or PS3 just for a taste of how things ended up. Depends how much you want to get into it.

[@retrofan3332]

You awesome square eyed jack plus you review of the tony hawk games was awesome

[@justsomeguywithkaminasshad7145]

I would have liked it if he reviewed the Ride and Shred games as well...

[@Soundwaves329]

3:14 play the WII version. It fixes the loading issues

[@n1njahawk]

theobsolete gamer-Official no way not joking

[@duncanlove99]

i think i only knew of the game because of the cover have just seen it being used as just like ''i dont like this'' ''do not want'' it made me crack up alot seeing it again

[@JamezKelly]

Next year is gonna be scary, I wish you luck, and i can't to see them. :)

[@jeftar3po372]

Yeah he's reviewing 5 more tony hawk games next year in October maybe. That's my prediction. It's great that Jak can make entertaining reviews of genres of games I don't care for that much. The WWE one was entertaining. I actually started seeing WWE videos on KZbin. I watched the Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant match (apparently that was the first time Andre ever lost a WWE match) and also a match with the Undertaker and his brother Kane. Those aren't the only ones, but they're notable.

[@32bitbailey]

Great video as always. You have inspired me to make my own reviews :D

[@SquareEyedJak]

Awesome, cheers mate!

[@antonwilhelmnow]

A delayed Day 5! I actually agree with everything you said about this game, no discrepancy on the score really, except I did find it fun and a nice idea for a spinoff. Some of the 'break stuff' challenges had me slow down drastically and constantly use my skateboard Kung Fu moves more than actually going down the track at a comfortable speed to reach the challenge minimum. It took me out of the race mood and felt more like a halting grind to destroy every little thing in each corner of the track. I liked how I could make my custom character look like a gorilla's body. And it was sort of a watered down SSX on land now that you mention it. You couldn't have said it better, it's definitely a game you put down for 10 years to pick it up again for fun and realize how quickly it gets boring (I'm in that process now, don't think I've touched it since 2010 or 2011). I never really bothered beating it, not because I hated it, some of the challenges got a bit difficult and I lost interest in trying anymore. A game like this revamped with dynamic characters, more modes and a story would be really cool. But who knows if that will happen. So will there be a Hawktober 2018 where you cover Proving Ground, Ride, Shred and 5? I'm excited! Your fellow critic ~Anton

[@SquareEyedJak]

It's been good mate! Next year will be round 2 of Hawktober featuring reviews of Proving Ground, RIDE, SHRED, Pro Skater HD and Pro Skater 5... everyone's most requested video. :P

[@antonwilhelmnow]

Square Eyed Jak I forgot about Pro Skater HD! That was fun. I think they deleted it off PS Store so you can't redownload it if you bought it before on your account through an empty hard drive on a new PS3. And no one can purchase it off the store anymore. :( Wish they gave it some DLC/updates.

[@SquareEyedJak]

Only just played it for the first time yesterday (I nice little pirated copy on PC) and safe to say... it'll be a good video. Also it did get DLC, 2 maps from THPS3 were added: Los Angeles, Canada and Airport.

[@antonwilhelmnow]

Square Eyed Jak oh you had to get the pirated copy since they took it off the PS Store?

[@themidnightotaku22]

Here Jak, have a snickers. Do you feel better now?

[@raptor_5622]

Just saw ratchet and clank 2016 for $20, should I get it?

[@JomasterTheSecond]

I love how the GBA version of this game is literally just untextured polygons.

[@Juannee]

holy shit those hills look like they're really going downhill

[@TheSnazzyMaddie69420]

every fan is like "SO AFTER REVIEWING MORE OF YOUR CHILDHOOD GAMES Why not review ratchet and clank"

[@Xxdatsik92xX]

are u going to review tony hawk pro skater 5?

[@KeiraLunar]

im glad we have the same opinion on the first 3 games i enjoy T.H.U.G 1 & 2 i will play Tony hawks American wasteland but not 100% enjoy it story really killed it and nice touch on the green screen effects and the intros to each video very impressive

[@hockeyrulez87]

I haven't played this game in 10 years

[@vichim3632]

i'm getting a ps2 this week to just to play this one!

[@helo8232]

this bloke sounds like a junior footy team coach

[@-neomercer-8687]

jesus,how many skater games did you review?

[@gamerguy425]

the series really never recovered from it's slump after THAW/Project 8 really, CERTAINLY not after neversoft left. I think it goes to show annual releases will eventually run even the best series into the ground

[@EmoJoshSavesTheWorld]

What about Tony Hawk Ride?

[@Laekith]

Last one? Aw...

[@vongolawingjace2364]

If there was a custom square eyes jak deck id buy that

[@AllMostOliver]

Looks like the Zombie Alien took too much From you! The intro Did feel A'lil shorter then the others... B-b-But the review Was Nice!

[@SquareEyedJak]

Blame copyright for that, was originally longer.

[@AllMostOliver]

Square Eyed Jak Really? Oh man... Nintendo, you Fucked Us FOR THE LAST TIME!!!

[@hadinasrallah8928]

What's your favourite skating/tony hawk game of all time?

[@SquareEyedJak]

Underground

[@hadinasrallah8928]

Square Eyed Jak I'm playing the game right now snd really enjoying it i can see why

[@SquareEyedJak]

Did you pick it up after the review?

[@hadinasrallah8928]

Square Eyed Jak yeah i "picked it up" after your review :)

[@SquareEyedJak]

AWESOME, glad you're enjoying it mate!

[@mistergremm735]

2:55 JOHN CENA!!

[@Wiiman365]

The Wii version doesn't have the autosave mechanics

[@keanecoquete]

I kind of wanted to see Jak review Pro Skater 5 just to see him pick at all the broken shit in the game 😂

[@Spider_Mike023]

..........but I look forward to it!!!! Me too lol

[@KARIMENT.]

YOUR SKIPPING PROVING GROUND SIR YOU HAVE ONE MORE GAME!!!!!!!!!

[@SquareEyedJak]

Next year.

[@HavelsRing96]

Tune in next year for Tony hawk ride , proving grounds pro skater 5 and idk what else

[@SquareEyedJak]

Proving Ground RIDE SHRED Pro Skater HD Pro Skater 5

[@HavelsRing96]

Square Eyed Jak awesome looking forward to it man and hope your channel grows you worked your ass off

[@candidpepper]

Downhill Jam > Downhill Damnation

[@rowie324]

i think you might be on the road to surpass the likes of lord karnage/classic game room

[@SpungPob]

Good Review Jak, completely forgot about this entry in the franchise and I thought THPG would be next but luckily that wasn't the case, that game is very forgettable in my eyes; Lackluster Story Execution, Minimal Additions, A not very memorable ost, and sadly the Last Neversoft Game in the franchise having lost the realistic skating scene with Skate. Downhill Jam is alright, I didn't really mind the repetitive nature of the missions, I did however despise the gimmicky missions (The Floor is Lava Missions 🖕You) aside from that I had a fun week or two eventually 100%ing the PS2 Version but then again I haven't touched the game for several months since then ( your point at the end is truly accurate) but hey it was entertaining so that matters. Anyways Jak I've got to say The 1st Annual Tony Hawktober was quite good, we explored the rise and eventual crash of a once great franchise ( I honestly only care for the neversoft games and Downhill Jam, As Far as I'm concerned Proving Ground was the last entry as sad as that sounds even though At Times THPSHD was somewhat okay at times but even that got old even If finding glitches was great. Speaking of That Going Out Of Bounds in the Tony Hawk Games was very fascinating to me as it allowed me to take a peak in the development of the game at the errors they didn't intend people to see. While the journey may be over I along with everyone here will be here patiently waiting next year for The 2nd Annual Tony Hawktober where you discuss the franchises many attempts to reclaim its original glory ultimately failing and brutally murdering its chances at a new game ever coming out, with a broken, glitchy, horribly programmed, rushed piece of Hot Trash that only served as the final nail in this franchises coffin burying itself never seeing the light ever again. But hey Jak We'll always have the good old memories of the past entries that fueled our nostalgia and warmed our hearts. Anyways Jak Have A Great Fucking Day!!! And Congratulations On Another Excitingly Well Produced Review Series, I see you next time Cheers. 🥇🏆

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate, thanks for tuning in. Glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@Twelte22]

This game is amazing

[@linc6404]

Next year. Please do a review of tony hawk ride

[@e93sports80]

2024 anyone?

[@johnisblessed4782]

Aye mate, did you forget the Game Boy Advance version?

[@vichim3632]

maybe as a Tony Hawk game it sucks, but i really like this one, i'm getting a ps2 just for play this one! :)

[@Rrodfer]

Please make some videos about ssx