GETTING STARTED
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the Open button and the disc tray will open. Place the Tony Hawk's Underground disc on the disc tray with the label pointing up. Press the Open button again and the disc tray will close. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Tricks
You'll score more points when performing tricks in switch stance, which is the opposite of the skater's normal stance. To get into switch stance, press the R2 button. Your stats will be decreased when switched unless your Switch stat is maxed at 10.
Wallrides
To perform a wallride, approach a wall at a 45º angle and ollie into the wall while holding the △ button. Press the X button to wallie. Press the ↓ directional button and the X button to walljump.
Wallplant
Jump straight into a wall and press ↓ + the X button to plant your foot on the wall and kick off in the opposite direction.
Wallpush
Skate or manual straight into a wall and hold the △ button to push off the wall.
Spine Transfers
To transfer over a spine (two quarterpipe ramps placed back-to-back), press the R2 or L2 button when launching off of one side of the spine.
Skitching
To skitch (get pulled behind a vehicle), press ↑ on the directional buttons when directly behind a vehicle. Press ← and → on the directional buttons during a skitch to balance the skater.
Flatland Tricks
All Flatland tricks stem from the manual (↑↓ or ↓↑). Once in a manual, tapping twice on the ◯ button, △ button, □ button or any combination of those buttons will produce a variety of flatland tricks. You must balance during the string of flatland combos using ← and → on the directional buttons.
Double-Tap Flips and Grabs
Press any direction on the directional buttons and tap the Flip or Grab button twice to bust a double or more advanced version of the base (single tap) trick. These tricks score more points than their base tricks.
Grind/Lip Branching
In the middle of a grind or lip trick, tap twice on the ◯ button, △ button, □ button or any combination to change your trick.
CAMERA CONTROL
You can use the right analog stick to move the camera and check out what's around you when you're skating. If you find an angle you like, push down on the right analog stick (the R3 button) and lock the camera into place. Pressing the right analog stick down again releases the camera back to the default position.
Alternately, press the SELECT button to switch between different camera positions. Continue pressing the SELECT button to return to the default camera position. When walking, tap L2 to re-center the camera behind the skater.
THE MAIN MENU
The Main Menu of Tony Hawk's Underground allows you to select from all the different game modes. Press ↑ and ↓ on the directional buttons to move the cursor to the desired menu option. Press the X button to select the highlighted menu option. STORY MODE
Story Mode takes a skater from a "nobody" to a "somebody." You'll begin by creating your skater (see Create-A-Skater). You start in your neighborhood in New Jersey with the goal of becoming a Tony Hawk-like pro superstar. You have to start at the bottom though, to get sponsors and pros to notice you. By completing a variety of complex tricks, tasks and missions, you'll prove yourself and start to move up in the world of skateboarding.
HIGH SCORE/FREE SKATE
Choose a level and try to do your best skating within a two-minute session or simply enjoy a relaxing time-limit free-skate session with no tasks or responsibilities. You can also set high scores and new records in this mode.
The New Jersey level is open for skating from the beginning. In order to earn access to and choose alternate levels, you must play through Story Mode.
CREATE/PLAY GOALS
New to Tony Hawk's Underground, you can design your own goals! Choose a level and start creating goals that you can trade with friends or share online. Pick from Skate, Combo, High Score and many other types of goals! Or you can download new goals online and play in this mode. 2-PLAYER
When you and a friend are ready to go head-to-head, this mode offers many different 2-player games.
Note: In order to select 2-Player Mode from the Main Menu, two controllers must be plugged into the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. THUG ONLINE PLAY
Take your game skills to the Internet or to a Local Area Network (LAN)! Get ready to battle players all over the world in up to 8-player games! Please read the THUG Online Play section to learn more about how to connect Tony Hawk's Underground to the Internet. CREATE-A-TRICK
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