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Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

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Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Xbox 360 · PlayStation 2 · Xbox · GameCube · PC

Neversoft · 2005

LumiScore

57/100

Good

Tony Hawk's American Wasteland is a skateboarding game that promotes spatial awareness, creativity, and hand-eye coordination in an open world.

Growth (BDS)

41

Risk (RIS)

8

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.65

Tony Hawk's American Wasteland offers a vibrant open-world skateboarding experience that fosters spatial awareness, creativity, and fine motor skills through its engaging trick system and exploration. Players can express themselves through character customization and diverse gameplay challenges.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game presents minimal risks, primarily limited to mild cartoon violence from bailing and infrequent mild language, consistent with its 'T' ESRB rating. It lacks manipulative monetization or social mechanics.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is Tony Hawk's American Wasteland safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Tony Hawk's American Wasteland a LumiScore of 57/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Tony Hawk's American Wasteland appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (T), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Tony Hawk's American Wasteland?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Tony Hawk's American Wasteland is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Tony Hawk's American Wasteland?

The game presents minimal risks, primarily limited to mild cartoon violence from bailing and infrequent mild language, consistent with its 'T' ESRB rating. It lacks manipulative monetization or social mechanics.