(EGM Sticker) WATA 2000 9.8 A - TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER 2 - Playstation Video Game sealed"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2" (often abbreviated as THPS2) is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential sports video games of all time. Released in 2000, it achieved several significant accomplishments:1. **Critical Acclaim:** "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2" received widespread critical acclaim from both critics and players upon its release. It garnered near-universal praise for its gameplay, level design, controls, and overall fun factor. Many consider it to be one of the best video games ever made.2. **Commercial Success:** The game was a commercial success, selling millions of copies worldwide across various platforms, including the PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, and later, the PC and other platforms. Its success helped solidify the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series as a major franchise in the gaming industry.3. **Gameplay Innovation:** THPS2 expanded upon the gameplay mechanics of its predecessor, introducing new tricks, levels, and game modes. The addition of the manual trick allowed for even longer and more complex combo chains, further deepening the gameplay experience.4. **Cultural Impact:** "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2" had a significant cultural impact, helping to popularize skateboarding culture and the punk rock music featured in the game's soundtrack. It also contributed to the mainstream recognition of professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, who lent his name and likeness to the game.5. **Longevity:** Even years after its release, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2" continues to be celebrated by fans and remains highly playable. Its influence can be seen in subsequent games in the series, as well as in other extreme sports and skateboarding video games that followed.Overall, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2" is considered a landmark achievement in video game history, blending addictive gameplay, innovative mechanics, and cultural significance to create an enduring classic that continues to be enjoyed by gamers of all ages.