Tony Hawk's American Sk8land DS box art

Nintendo DS · Sports

Tony Hawk's American Sk8land

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2005
GenreSports
DeveloperVicarious Visions
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTony Hawk's
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 9

Developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision, Tony Hawk's American Sk8land arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2005 as a sports game.

It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS. Among the 71 DS sports games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Tony Hawk's series; on the DS you can also try Tony Hawk's Motion, Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam and Tony Hawk's Proving Ground. The series also appears on other systems with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS1) and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (PS1). Vicarious Visions also made Madagascar, Spider-Man 3 and Spider-Man 2 for the DS.

Tony Hawk's American Sk8land supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Tony Hawk's American Sk8land is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Tony Hawk's American Sk8land gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Tony Hawk's American Sk8land cheats & codes

26 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Press SELECT To Unlock All Cheats94000130 FFFB0000 121C6B58 0000FFFF D2000000 00000000
Create-A-Skater921C6C74 00000000 121C6B5C 00000001 D2000000 00000000
Perfect Rail Balance921C6C74 00000000 121C6B5C 00000002 D2000000 00000000
Perfect Manual Balance921C6C74 00000000 121C6B5C 00000004 D2000000 00000000
Perfect Lip Balance921C6C74 00000000 121C6B5C 00000008 D2000000 00000000
Tiny Mode921C6C74 00000000 121C6B5C 00000010 D2000000 00000000

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Tony Hawk's American Sk8land walkthroughs & guides

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Tony Hawk's American Sk8land FAQ

When did Tony Hawk's American Sk8land come out on the DS?

Tony Hawk's American Sk8land was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.

Who made Tony Hawk's American Sk8land?

It was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision.

Is Tony Hawk's American Sk8land multiplayer?

Yes. Tony Hawk's American Sk8land supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tony Hawk's American Sk8land take to play?

As a sports game, Tony Hawk's American Sk8land typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Tony Hawk's American Sk8land on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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