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Nintendo DS · Racing / Sports
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Racing, Sports |
| Developer | Vicarious Visions |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tony Hawk's |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam is a racing game released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision. It blends racing and sports elements.
It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Among the 59 DS racing games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tony Hawk's series; on the DS you can also try Tony Hawk's American Sk8land, Tony Hawk's Motion 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 Downhill Jam 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've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| All Art, Characters and Cheats | 021C6BC8
7FFFFFFF |
|---|---|
| Press SELECT for Max Cash | 92101290
00000004
021C6BE0
3B9AC9FF
D2000000
00000000 |
| L+R+Right: Air Stats = Max | 94000130
FCEF0000
221D1C34
0000000F
D2000000
00000000 |
| L+R+Right: Speed = Max | 94000130
FCEF0000
221D1C38
0000000F
D2000000
00000000 |
| L+R+Right: Trick = Max | 94000130
FCEF0000
221D1C3C
0000000F
D2000000
00000000 |
| L+R+Right: Balance = Max | 94000130
FCEF0000
221D1C40
0000000F
D2000000
00000000 |
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam walkthroughs & guides
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Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam FAQ
When did Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam come out on the DS?
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.
Who made Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam?
It was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision.
Is Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam multiplayer?
Yes. Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam take to play?
As a racing game, Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam 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 Downhill Jam 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.