Probably the best game in the series since the introduction of the revert.
The graphics looked awesome, and I think that it's safe to say that Tony has officially made the transition to next-gen. The amount of goals in this game was astronomical, and the level of difficulty ranged from super easy to slamming the controller against the wall hard. It was the hardest Tony Hawk I have ever played by far. Most of the goals were within reach though. The story wasn't very original, but it is still pretty fun making your character and seeing them climb up the ranks as you progress on your journey to the number one spot. The nail the trick feature was a very cool inclusion, and takes time to learn and even more time to master.
I did have a few issues with the game though. Some of the goals that involved bailing into objects seemed very far-fetched and out of reach on the sick end of the challenge. There were also a few glitches in the game that are readily talked about on the forums and could have been easily fixed with an extra week or two of playtesting. A generic create-a-skater and a lack of create-a-park hurt the game a little here also.
So, a few minor flaws keep the game from being perfect, but I do think that this is still the best Tony Hawk game in years. Good online play just further illustrates how much replayability and fun can be had with this game. If you like games that involve a board or are just looking for a really fun game with a challenge, pick up THP8 as soon as you can.