This game is the best in the series, and I really enjoyeSd it.
Gameplay - 8.5
The controls are pretty much the same from the past games, except for some new features for the controls which I would explain but most of them are explained in interviews with the makers, but at least you can get on and off your board!
Graphics - 8.1
The graphics go for more of the realistic cartoon look, I enjoyed it though, but it just didn't feel right for me, because I thought it should of went for more of a realistic look, but I enjoyed it too.
Sounds - 8.7
The sounds were good, the liked the music for the most part though, just because I am not familiar with the sounds and its something new for me, the skating sounds pretty real as well.
Story - 8.5
The story is pretty much anything you want to become, either a Career, Hardcore or Rigger skater, but you'll find yourself playing all three, the game is pretty much you building up your fame with the pro skaters.
Replay Value - 8.0
The replay value is okay, but the world in Proving Ground is very small, smaller compared to EA's Skate, but you could still replay it a few times after you finish Story Mode.
Overall - 8.5
This game is better than I thought it was, I really enjoyed it, in the end it didn't disappoint me, now I'm hearing that the sequel "Tony Hawk's 10" is going for a more realistic turn, which could be bad or good, but for now play Proving Ground and wait for news on the sequel!