This game is awesome. It's a little hard at first but you just have to get used to it. Play it for about 5 hours and you will understand. The bad thing is this game is basically THPS2 with the addition of a few tricks and new levels, but then again, why mess with the game engine when it is nearly perfect? I don't skateboard but have enjoyed THPS 1, 2, and now 3. Buy this game NOW.