Tony Hawk's Underground Review - Square Eyed Jak

Year 1, Day 1: Tony Hawk's Underground was the very first title I ever played of this series. THUG tries to switch the focus away from the professional skaters and into the hands of the player, allowing total customization over the experience and a new, original story to accompany it. But was it a step in the right direction?
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[@K12machinima]

Man, I don't even know how many hours of my youth I've sank into this game, and how many things me and my friends used to do when we played it. I recall the best thing to me was how just open-ended and free the game felt, and I pop this son of bitch in almost every year, and it never gets old, even if I've memorized almost every NPC's speech, combo, collectable, or song in the soundtrack... This, in my eyes, is my favorite in the THPS series - it even beats 4, despite 4 having my favorite soundtrack, being my first actual THPS game of my own, the game that got me into punk rock and metal/punk fashion, a game me and my dad could play together (his mind was blown to skate as Eddie), the game that actually got me into skateboarding for reals to an okay level of skill, and the first THPS game I beat without cheating or internet... THUG wins, straight out of the fact I have the best memories of childhood and hanging out attached to it, ha, it's that damn good to me. I remember making bullshit stories, similar to the ones mentioned here, where me and my friend would make a town on Create a Park, and make all the NPCs speech be just a bunch of swears, giggling in the dark that we knew the word "fuck", and could put it into a video game. We'd make car-themed levels and race-tracks, by making custom missions and setting the timer to be super-long, just to fuck around. We'd make the greatest characters, like, we made Satan, our douchebag friends at the time (this is like, early middle school, by the way, so, everyone was on the same level of douchebagery), we made Jack Thompson, Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas (they were still relevant then), other characters from games like Mortal Kombat, WWE - you name it. I distinctly remember the pre-built character, The Suit, was just the funniest thing to us for some reason, because one day, we played the story mode as JUST him, and we were like, "DUDE! LOOK AT THIS RAD SKELETON TALKING TO TONY HAWK!" I even remember we made a story for him, that nobody called him The Suit, but, The Skull, and we'd be like, "It's The SKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL!" and die of laughter, because it was just funny to us. I can still remember Mike V. saying "Bullshit" and making me super-nervous, because I think it was the first time I'd heard that in a game, ever, and it blew my mind that you could even say that... The strip club made me uneasy and awkward, because girls were still gross at the time (so was I, to be fair). I recall my friend making a female character with a skirt do a custom trick where he made the stripper moan and a fart noise when she did a flat-land trick, and him thinking it was the hottest thing since sliced bread. I can remember actually saying to a bully in middle school, "What's the matter, bacon bits? Wake up on the wrong side of your mother this morning?" and it actually making him turn red as shit. I remember actually getting the joke from Caddy Shack with the Snickers, and thinking it was the best joke ever. I even remember me and my friend had a memory card JUST for this game, and the good times we had with it... Trust me... THUG is just that good of a game to me. I seriously praise that game with everything I have for it, because, to me... It's. That. Damn. Good.

[@SquareEyedJak]

That was fucking great! xD

[@K12machinima]

As was the video, by the way. Can't wait for the rest, man! You really showed us your Skittles in this one. :)

[@ShadowtheYouTuber523]

Square Eyed Jak dude, what happened to your intro?! It confused the fuck outta me!!!

[@wrestlingwombat3821]

Shadow the KZbinr if you watch all the opening credits it’s shows Eric skate over a man over, a sewer monster knocks him of his board, and drags Eric into the sewer.

[@machr293]

Shadow the KZbinr, what do you mean? It was such a good replica of the actual game's intro!

[@NanaKyoto]

Already off to a good start with that intro.

[@eriklakeland3857]

Also: “Where the big boys like me play.” LOL

[@SDK2K9]

I had to stop watching this review cause I couldn't stop laughing at the edited video of Eric Sparrow tricking over a helicopter while "I believe I can fly" was playing. Easily the best and the most hilarious part of that review XD

[@blyjd91]

This production quality and barely any views... it doesn't make sense.

[@SquareEyedJak]

KZbin's systems can't detect quality so they detect quantity instead. This channel pretty much goes against all guidelines when it comes to content so it doesn't get promoted.

[@blyjd91]

Yeah, that sucks :(

[@stevesharpe3370]

79k is a lot

[@TurretBot]

​@stevesharpe3370 you're 6 years late.

[@notrealy180217]

I remember building my neighborhood in the game because I liked the first level at the time and me and my friend would go in between playing this game and skating all night

[@realdookiee]

most underrated youtuber

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate!

[@mattmas6628]

@@SquareEyedJak most underrated ever dude

[@mynameiskyler1996]

At the end of this series, Jak finally performs an Ollie and makes it into the Pro Skater Hall of Fame! God bless you Jak!

[@SquareEyedJak]

Dude, that start short where I was clearly trying and failed. That was just one of probably 100 attempts! xD There were a few where I thought I'd landed it and watching it back, the tail hadn't even touched the ground ahaha

[@mynameiskyler1996]

Square Eyed Jak Haha lol! Dude you are freaking awesome! Can’t wait for tomorrow’s episode!

[@machr293]

Props for trying Jak, it's a differcult sport!

[@grandgojira8182]

My godamn childhood also 8:06 i want a full cover of thia song now great job dude

[@SwiftyStardust]

I can't believe the first Hawktober was almost 5 years ago at this point. Always love rewatching these videos, and can't wait for Hawktober Year 6 next week.

[@shizuwolf]

7:00 don't why, but I laughed way too hard at this 😂

[@craisdaniel7687]

Man, I love Tony Hawk, the levels, the controls, the- *intro happens* Death via brutally pulling someone into the sewer? No wonder why I love this game

[@SquareEyedJak]

First thing I EVER saw in a Tony Hawk game, so I just had to remake it! :D

[@XJLuna]

The goofy's extreme skate adventure music playing during the leaf blower part was a nice touch

[@KMACKTIME]

Easily the best TH game of all time

[@kanzaone]

No

[@Aj-me8mo]

@@kanzaone yes it is. No other Tony Hawk game has been able to top it

[@mullaoslo]

Thps 2 or 3 is probably the BEST of the bunch.. But as someone who was a teenager when the games where coming out and a jackass fan TH underground is my favourite

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

American wasteland

[@pootis.145]

Disagree, pro skater 2 narrowly beats every game

[@SquareEyedJak]

I'm already seeing a lot of review requests in the comments. Go ahead and watch the trailer for this week's channel special so that you know what else is coming in the next few days.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWixn4eoh7F8gq8 If you don't see it in the trailer, it's on the list for NEXT YEAR'S special. Cheers!

[@okCarmy]

Square Eyed Jak I nlod

[@imac0434]

LIGHTS OUT....oh thats over

[@SquareEyedJak]

Or is it? #spoileralert ;)

[@BugsyFoga]

Square Eyed Jak Does that mean we'll get to see a review of the greatest tony hawk game ever , tony hawk ride.

[@Spider_Mike023]

Square Eyed Jak this game was my entire 7th grade year haha loved it so much....the sequels just didn't cut it for as much though.....except American wasteland I liked being able to bike and switch it up a little.

[@arnold20139]

THUG, THUG2, and THAW were my first Tony Hawk games for my GameCube. Back in 2010, these games helped me cope with my first car accident, since I was stuck in my house for 4 years of recovery.

[@themanlol5002]

That intro is awesome

[@JamezKelly]

I suck at Tony Hawk games, so watching you rack up sweet combos was ultra satisfying. Also you captured the intro of Underground perfectly, a true blast from the past. :)

[@SquareEyedJak]

I try ;) Glad you enjoyed it mate!

[@cxssetteman182]

The Alternative ending of this game was more classic imo 👌

[@djentlemann6663]

was looking everywhere for this comment! I remember the very last mission being hell for me to get past as a kid and it took me so long to beat it. So when I did my 2nd playthrough and discovered that if u complete the game once and start a new character directly after that, when Eric challanges you right at the end, instead of accepting you just bitch slap the fucker and knock him out and take the tape back i absolutely lost it

[@7ylerD]

I loved this game so much. I put Skyrim-level hours into this game.

[@helghastloyalist8968]

Goddammit, of course my computer screen gets broken as soon as you upload this. Well then, it is time to binge watch this series. It's looking quite good so far Mr. Jak! Also, you deserve every singing-based award for that I Believe I Can Fly cover. It was so powerful that i couldn't hold back tears.

[@tofutech3520]

Going back and rewatching all of the Hawktober specials and you did NOT have to go that hard with the complete intro remake

[@SquareEyedJak]

This was my first Tony Hawk game, yes I did have to go that hard!

[@tofutech3520]

Square Eyed Jak same here! And it was definitely appreciated, seeing you redo the intro was a huge nostalgia boost

[@bbjb7459]

The trailer and intros are so professional and add so much in my opinion. Also, i loved this video to, you always talk about skateboarding and tony hawk and can finally do a series on it. Good job mate. Looking forward to the next instalment for Hawktober. ^_^

[@soulslayer434]

Also the first Tony Hawk game i owned. i loved it and spent so much time playing every mode and playing multiplayer with my sister in our created parks. I remember being super disappointed in 2 though when i finally played it but i dont remember why exactly.

[@toastbrot97]

damn, this intro is beautiful, gj jak :D

[@SquareEyedJak]

Thanks! :D

[@Killagoose77]

I remember very vaguely playing Underground at a friend's house. I think it was this time around the series that I just got bored with it, and my fondest memories are of 1 and 4. I even remember my family getting me Downhill Jam for the Wii, and I wasn't very fond of it in the slightest. Still, the games give me good memories, and now looking at this review, I kind of wish I gave Underground more of a chance. Also good on ya for going to an actual Skate Park, I wonder what everyone was thinking when they saw ya recording yourself.

[@mcb2571]

One of the best videos from you i've ever seen. Maybe even the best. Keep up!

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate! :D

[@kenn-fucius]

Takes me back to elementary school days. I have fond memories of this game. It'll forever be my favorite skating game.

[@theretrorater9027]

I really like the extra effort put in the skits and extras in your newer videos. They make your even videos better than they already are. I love it!

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers dude, I try to go that extra mile as often as possible. Makes stuff feel more special I think. :)

[@tigerdean2209]

Rewatching!!! Can’t wait for this years Hawktober!!!

[@Sinatra301]

Underground 2 and American wasteland were my favorites when I was younger. I just found the first underground at a store and im about to play through for the first time, very excited.

[@26Elias26]

Wooo, Just beat thug 2 on sick mode with all goals and this got uploaded, Sick.

[@SquareEyedJak]

That is pretty sick, sick as FUCK! :D

[@plebkoolaid9919]

That intro was so good.

[@JULTAR100]

am I the only one who had a skateboard but never used it??

[@tehrobotjesus]

Man, you've been killing it for years. I'm only now getting clued in to Hawktober. Keep on!

[@Strummie]

8:13 The clap killed me lmao

[@Gada101]

That Darkslide Glitch though.... I loved it. Fun Fact: Trick Attack when played online stops counting at 2.2 billion.

[@matthewanda7274]

First of all, that is the best KZbin intro I’ve ever seen. Also I think they should remaster all of the old tony hawk games and let you create your own goals and share them with people online.

[@Xyabra]

I love this guy's video editing script writing. It's flows so nice and is always funny. GManLives is good but this is gold. I the beginning, recreating the intro of the game is (kiss lips together like an Italian after making an amazing dinner course) masterpiece. The "Tony Hawk Leafblower simulation" was the icing on top of the whole thing. And there's still a 1/3 left to go. Give this man an Emmy or whatever solo film making award there is to recognize greatness. Keep it up

[@thedeezy123]

Yo mate, here in 2019 and I wanted to say your content is great. Why you haven’t blown up is beyond me. Your production quality is excellent and your perspective is fun for nostalgia. Here’s to wishing you the best and ultimate success.

[@duncanlove99]

such a good review glad i finally came back to watching the videos again. The quality has improved so so much with the intro and the actual review

[@kingkev6338]

The original Underground is the game that I always come back to, this game will always hold a special place in my heart. The intro is my favorite of all of the games and every intro is fire, the story was great the gameplay holds up even today for the most part, the soundtrack is just at good if not better than the rest and it’s just all around fun, just going through the goal list and watching the story play out. Especially after learning that if you play through on multiple difficulties you get to punch Eric and take your tape…. Chefs kiss and that should be the canon ending. I’m playing through the whole series as we speak and I loved every minute of playing T.H.U.G. 3 times all the way through. I must say that wall plant combo on sick difficulty really tested my patience.

[@johnnybravox909]

Ive been subscribed for a long time already gotta say I'm glad youre back on you're A game. You disappeared but good job on this come back and consistency. You deserve a million subs keep it up and I guarantee you got this!

[@SquareEyedJak]

I never disappeared, in fact, I've been uploading more content than most other review channels for 3 years solid now.

[@Saturn185]

5 reviews of one of my favorite game series by one of my favorite reviewers? in the week i turn 22? yes please :)

[@SquareEyedJak]

You're welcome! ;)

[@bbjb7459]

Happy early birthday :]

[@mistergremm735]

8:19 I Cried at this moment omg

[@GrayD_Fox]

I like this guys creativity.

[@mzivhotmail]

I really enjoy watching your videos, you and Game Dave are one of my favorites retro game youtubers! Plus you review the games that I liked as a kid.

[@MrRaivokasMagma]

It seems Tony Hawk music cover album is coming along nicely.

[@southseabronx]

Man just watched this years hawktober now going back through em all you smashed it 💪🏼 big nostalgia trip

[@KARIMENT.]

That fucking intro was amazing!!!

[@corylahey615]

i played this game when i was like 5. I had no idea the amount of customization. Oh my god. I'm getting my hands on this game and creating the coolest fucking npc dialogue with the create a mission stuff. I need to play this again.

[@cameronreid817]

I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been binging your Tony hawk videos... how do these not have more views?? The amount of work and effort you put into these is almost documentary like. I grew up playing all of the tony hawk games and I get a lot of enjoyment watching someone else review these games which aren’t all that relevant anymore. It’s very nostalgic to me and I get a good few laughs from your videos. Definitely keep it up man :)

[@jbzhummerh2gamer]

They need to remaster this & THUG2. Also, that intro scared the shit out of my little brother when he first saw it.

[@paulaner37]

Absolutely sick intro, well done!

[@EthanChase]

That intro is spot on great video man

[@josephholder854]

That edit at the beginning actually looked pretty real 😂

[@csurname]

going through this playlist, that intro was badass

[@emmanueljames8404]

The way he stopped after that 3 shove!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@zmil2960]

Keep it coming with this fantastic series sir!

[@patbone1990]

This is my favourite tony hawk. So much customizable features. Even your own music played in the game. The walking feature was a great idea.

[@poleon2003]

yeah and some longtime fans say that getting off your board killed the franchise but for real the levels in this game would not work without it because they where designed with that mechanic in mind

[@chrisv3329]

your intros are always amazing man! keep up the good work!

[@goobrious7505]

One video and I'm already look forward to the making of that's going to follow. With a project this big you know it's gonna happen. I want to see the looks that the actual skaters gave you while you were just sitting there talking about Tony Hawk.

[@rowie324]

damn your production quality just keeps getting better! :)

[@AndreyPSMODS]

Tony Hawk's Underground,first PS2 game I ever played and still play until today,such a unique series the underground games had become popular such as the underground pro mod that made this game even more amazing,this game bust some hours of day like wind and as you said "this is how a sequel is made" calling out the huge combos that we are getting used to make other players think we use bots just because we use the level In a way that not believable, only making the pro skater even better story mode that begins fixing your lazy ass friend skate and ending with beating Eric (or knocking him out if you finished the game the second time) just this game deserved a 9/10 amazing,proably reviewing this game in some days

[@SirCrackerBulb]

Man your editing has jumped in improvements, radical man!

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers mate! ;)

[@SuperMelonBros]

Just by the intro alone we already know the video is gonna be good :D

[@The_Gamerboy]

did you know that if you complete the game twice, you'll get a different ending and you don't have to do Eric's mission at the end to get your tape

[@madmacabre]

Amazing video man I really appreciate the time you spend making your content

[@SquareEyedJak]

Appreciate ya watching! :D

[@baddragonite]

Best customization in the series! Especially the board creation! Love it!

[@NyxDiscordia33]

One of the most standout moments of my entire childhood, despite not even owning THUG1 and instead basically 100%-ing THAW will always be that mctwist over the chopper. It's just such a cool moment followed immediately by such a stomach-churning betrayal.

[@schassismx3115]

the intro was so good i subscribed

[@Zusse]

Omg I forgot all about this series you were doing I’m sorry Jack I’ve missed this man keep up the awesome content

[@theallaroundnerd9889]

Remember guys, Eric Sparrow was played by Number 1, Nigel Uno, from Kids Next Door

[@TwoGunToast]

BEST part of this game hands down is when you play through the game a second time and beat it instead of having to face off against Eric one last time your character just punches him in the face and knocks him the fuck out during the cutscene.

[@angelabartolone578]

That intro omg LMFAO... amazing job

[@Raging_Asura]

7:00 Holy fuck that killed me x'D

[@lolTyeTyeee]

that intro was godly

[@dougashby5679]

This was the first Tony hawk game I played to I love this game and series

[@ps_lol]

Still playing 2021 too

[@wolf9423]

Aayye like for birthday release piece man Love the videos

[@FarikoWishless]

Well done on the intro man

[@SquareEyedJak]

Cheers, very happy with it! :)

[@LakeB0d0mKiller]

I can't believe he didn't mention the Hotter Than Hell level with go karts and KISS!

[@NukaCola514]

Meh I didn't mind the vehicle missions, this is the perfect Tony Hawk game imo

[@sidape8521]

i laughed so hard at tony hawk pro leaf blowers

[@LesWebsterGoldArdeoGang]

Love the gumption Jak! Looking forward to more Tony Hawk!

[@Atri4]

Wait, a review every... day?! HOLY FUCK AND I THOUGHT HE WAS AT LEAST A LITTLE SANE!

[@stratuvarious8547]

Underground is hands down, my favorite in the series, even with the terrible vehicle inclusion. I loved it so much, that I just bought a Xbox copy so I could replay it on my 360. Stupid modern TVs not giving us enough variety of inputs.

[@candidpepper]

Will you be doing American Wasteland soon? That was my childhood skateboard game.

[@-AK-]

ShadowEspioFan1 American Wasteland was the best one for sure, it will be uploaded Wednesday.

[@OscarGarcia-bq6iw]

That intro still gave me goosebumps.

[@HavelsRing96]

Been looking forward to these

[@JaybillsGames]

Great review dude! :D I can't wait to see the other ones.

[@SporkSlayer]

I'll be honest, my relationship with this series started off with me not caring at all and, at times, actively avoiding the series. Then I bought a lot of games on Ebay that happened to have Pro Skater 3 in it and was sold in about 5 minutes.

[@jenki-junk]

Love the reviews as always! Keep it up

[@ThePerro]

I remember beating this game with most of the objectives if not all of them done in one weekend. Then playing 30 minutes of underground 2 and never playing it again

[@SquareEyedJak]

Damn, that's a harsh review right there. See how much I can relate tomorrow! ;)

[@Mr.Kaamit]

A crap ton of love went into the making of the video i bet.

[@SquareEyedJak]

Making-of will be up some time down the line! But yes, certainly been a lot of work.

[@paultaylor_yt3577]

Strap in and strap up ladies its officially Hawktober and its gonna be a fucking ride of lifetime! Loved the video man and that intro pure gold bro, cant wait for more! ;D

[@devtv6260]

This isn't even just my favorite skate game, this probably my favorite game of all time next to Bully for the ps2

[@BaileyJack1997]

Fantastic review as always!

[@Coreisus]

To be fair, only like 2, maybe 3 driving missions are required. But there's like 8 available

[@maxrock2939]

Praying inner circle Tony Hawk Underground to Proving Ground remasters

[@FragmentalityMusic]

4:09 Big Bang? Man this game's soundtrack kicks ass.