TransWorld Surf

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Apr 30, 2002
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Gaming Age
    91
    While the graphics took a small hit in the PS2 version, they have managed to tweak the control to near perfection.
  2. Armchair Empire
    85
    The wave graphics are solid; the soundtrack is marvelous; and, most importantly, the game play is tight and intuitive.
  3. Total Video Games
    80
    I do like this game, and I feel that if a few problems are fixed, it could rank up there with the Tony Hawk’s, and the Aggressive Inline’s of the extreme world.
  5. GameZone
    80
    Comes close to being an excellent surfing title since all the right elements are present and accounted for, however small annoyances in graphics and challenge difficulties can become just a bit irritating.
  6. GamePro
    80
    Blows away all other surfing games already out.
  7. Cincinnati Enquirer
    80
    It remains enjoyable and challenging with considerable replayability even if it's not going to take home any awards for visuals or challenge the popularity of the bestselling "Tony Hawk" titles.
  8. TotalPlayStation
    80
    Thanks to a fantastic combo system, good music, and solid graphics, TWS manages to pull you in very, very slowly.
  9. IGN
    78
    The PS2 doesn't look very good compared to the Xbox version, but it actually plays a whole lot smoother, thanks to better tuned collision detection, smoother moves animations, and a much better sense of speed.
  10. Electric Playground
    75
    It's not going to take home any awards for visuals, nor is it a "Tony Hawk" killer in any way, but it proves to be an enjoyable and challenging surfing game with considerable replayability.
  11. GameSpot
    74
    Multiplatform gamers should be playing it on the Xbox.
  12. PSM Magazine
    70
    It's an addictive, unique, and fun game that definitely delivers the best surfing on a console. [June 2002, p.35]
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  13. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    More laid-back surf tunes would've been nice. [June 2002, p.100]
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  14. GameSpy
    70
    The best surfing game on the market.
  15. G4 TV
    60
    A near-complete package. There's a good variety of moves, challenges, and features to keep the average extreme sports fan coming back.
  16. PSX Nation
    60
    Neither TransWorld Surf nor "Sunny Garcia" tap the videogame potential of surfing as far as the "Dave Mirra"/"Mat Hoffman"/"Tony Hawk" franchises pushed the interactive representations of their respective sports.

Awards & Rankings

73
#73 Best PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. LeoConker
    Jul 13, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. TransWorld Surf PS2 version is a smooth surfing game that I admire because there are very few good surfing games. Graphics are inferior to the xbox version but the animation or collisions is better and a bit more realistic on ps2. Playing is a bit tricky since the game doesn't tell all the tricks in which is a flaw for me. The multiplayer is awesome you can play as a shark, very memorable; then the main campaign is good because it will give you a challenge despite few pointless objectives that don't seem to make sense like jumping on a boat. But overall this game is great go buy it on any version is a gem for sure.… Full Review »
  2. N.R.
    Aug 8, 2004
    10
    Awsome game.
  3. ZeldaN.
    May 13, 2003
    10
    An excellent game, i could hardly put it down!
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