Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam

 DS
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
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  1. My Gamer
    72
    The learning curve can be an obstacle to enjoying it fully, but give it a little time and play it on easy first as the tutorials gradually teach you everything you need to know.
  2. GameDaily
    70
    The thrill of downhill racing works, whether going at it solo or with friends in multiplayer. The trick system is more limited due to the nature of the game, and some graphical bugs do get in the way.
  3. 1UP
    70
    No matter how hard it tries, Downhill Jam for the DS isn't its console cousin. It's barely a Tony Hawk game. That's why it works best when it's simply comfortable with what it actually is: something new entirely.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    70
    Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam is an interesting take on boarding, but variety comes at the expense of true excellence.
  6. GamingExcellence
    69
    Downhill Jam will stay in my skate pack for some time to come, and all I can hope for now is that others start picking it up too.
  7. GameSpot
    66
    The structure of the game is pretty sound, but moving the tricks into a racing scenario completely changes the game, and not always for the better.
  8. Gaming Horizon
    65
    If you’re expecting a revival in the franchise, then be prepared for a massive disappointment.
  9. eToychest
    63
    It’s too focused on tricks to be a good racer, yet not not enough to be a competent skating game either. As such, fans of either genre are advised to give this one a pass.
  10. Modojo
    60
    Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam isn't quite a classic, due to its simplistic nature and its slightly buggy interface.
  11. Eurogamer
    60
    It does lots, and it does things reasonably well. It's just, well, it's doing the wrong things reasonably well.
  12. Extreme Gamer
    55
    If you enjoy games like "SSX Tricky" or if you're a certified skate freak then Tony Hawk Downhill Jam will please your adrenaline rush.

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best DS Game of 2006
65
#65 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
35
#35 Most Shared DS Game of 2006

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. JosephF.
    Jan 17, 2007
    8
    A lengthy single-player mode with greater difficulties and an online mode that will keep you coming back for more, definitely worth the purchase.
  2. TimS.
    Oct 26, 2006
    8
    Down Hill Jam . Really was looking forward to it , now that I have played it I am pleased. it reminds me of tony hawk meets ssx tricky . big Down Hill Jam . Really was looking forward to it , now that I have played it I am pleased. it reminds me of tony hawk meets ssx tricky . big air. snowboardish tony hawk levels . a real sense of speed . its like tony hawk turbo . start a grind. and hit turbo . do a manual and turbo . ride flat and turbo . better get good at using turbo . because the game expects that will be. -- and i must add . you can fully customize your characters with bitmap editors. your upper body and lowerbody are seperate bitmaps and your board .The game also lets you record a custom sound with the mic . and it can be used for different purposes in the game. that feature was very fun for me record myself saying a swear word and having it play when I wipe out . Good purchase . Amen… Full Review »
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