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Metacritic 7413+

Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

Neversoft|2005SportsArcade

LumiScore

55

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

43/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Creativity
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to experiment with different trick combinations and explore the vast urban environments. The game is excellent for developing motor skills and creative problem-solving without the common risks of in-game purchases or social pressures.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Creativity5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Reaction Time5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)43/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

The game's focus is on skateboarding and exploration, not character-driven narrative with dialogue between female characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a great choice for developing motor skills, spatial awareness, and creative thinking in a safe, non-monetized environment.

What your child develops

Tony Hawk's American Wasteland offers significant benefits in motor skill development, particularly hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and reaction time, through its demanding trick system. It also fosters cognitive skills like spatial awareness, creativity in designing trick lines, and problem-solving for completing objectives in its open-world environment.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Travel throughout the vast urban terrain of Los Angeles - Skate or bike Hollywood, East L. A.