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Tony Hawk's Underground 2

Review · Sports · PlayStation 2 · GameCube · Xbox

Tony Hawk's Underground 2

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 2 · GameCube · Xbox · PSP · PC · Game Boy Advance

Neversoft Entertainment · 2004

LumiScore

53/100

Good

Tony Hawk's Underground 2 is a skateboarding game that promotes spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination through navigating skate parks, with mild cartoon violence.

Growth (BDS)

41

Risk (RIS)

25

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

9+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.55

Tony Hawk's Underground 2 encourages spatial awareness through navigating skate parks and planning lines. It offers creative outlets through customization and encourages learning and adaptation with its varied challenges. The game also provides a sense of achievement through mastering tricks and completing objectives.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

The game contains mild cartoon violence and some crude humor and language. There's a competitive aspect that could foster minor toxicity, and some elements might encourage a desire for constant progression.

Heads up

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

Is Tony Hawk's Underground 2 safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Tony Hawk's Underground 2 a LumiScore of 53/100, recommended for ages 9 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Tony Hawk's Underground 2 appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 9+ for Tony Hawk's Underground 2 (T), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Tony Hawk's Underground 2?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Tony Hawk's Underground 2 is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Tony Hawk's Underground 2?

The game contains mild cartoon violence and some crude humor and language. There's a competitive aspect that could foster minor toxicity, and some elements might encourage a desire for constant progression.