Surfing H3O

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
46

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 10 out of 15
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  1. Hot Games
    70
    If you ever get the tricks down (and we're still trying), the game could be fun, although it's no "Tony Hawk," which it tries to emulate in style and form.
  2. Electric Playground
    60
    Nothing but flimsy filler hiding beneath the radical facade.
  3. Happy Puppy
    60
    Not only does it look gorgeous, but it does a remarkable job of bringing the surfing experience home. Unfortunately, it also brings the frustration and lack of variety that straight surfing brings, which leads to its inevitable failure in the fun category.
  5. Daily Radar
    50
    This hastily assembled, disposable piece of plastic tries to surf, as it were, entirely on the cool little surfboard add-on that's used to control the rider, but it wipes out early and often.
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  6. CNET Gamecenter
    50
    Despite its cool premise and rockin' soundtrack, Surfing H3O is nothing but a water-logged train wreck because of its meager gameplay mode selection, horrible graphics, and awful control.
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Awards & Rankings

45
#45 Best PS2 Game of 2000
32
#32 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2000
19
#19 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2000

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User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 8 out of 12
  1. Pacmania
    Jul 12, 2023
    2
    Yes, published by Rockstar but still a disgrace. The controls are pathetic, it's almost impossible to control the character through the waves.Yes, published by Rockstar but still a disgrace. The controls are pathetic, it's almost impossible to control the character through the waves. Graphically it is very bad!… Full Review »
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