Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2

One of the ugliest character creation engines I've ever seen. How is it possible that the original games did character customization better, when this game has like 20 years more advanced tech at the devs' fingertips????

Antonio Alcon Mola Mogollon

The problem with games like this, at least for those who played them extensively as a kid, is you tend to ignore the shortcomings for the nostalgia. And back when it came out...games were just worse. They sure spruced up the graphics but the core game is not good. Poor controls, bad game design, and terrible level design. I hate this game passionately, and I regret not listening to my current self and letting the dumbass 13 year old version of me have a say in buying this.

[h3] Flooded with busy work and a cleaner aesthetic, THPS 1+2 feels like its soul has been ripped out. [/h3] If I was to play the original Tony Hawks Pro Skater games on Playstation, I’d probably be shocked by the slow game speed, warping textures and Turok-level draw distance. I’m fully aware of my rose-tinted glasses, and to that extent, THPS 1+2 is extremely successful. The game is up to speed with the pacing of later entries, the textures are razor sharp, and there’s no fog obscuring your view seven metres in front of you. But it’s not the technical limitations, or even the gameplay, which made Tony Hawks Pro Skater special. To me, it was the personality. I loved the grimy, desaturated visuals. I loved the rough and ready main menu which takes place in an old skate shop, which felt so authentic I could smell the old carpet and tires. I miss the classic bail animations, like your character crushing their balls between a rail, and low res blood splattering onto the ground. While some aspects are thankfully retained, like the majority of the soundtrack, too much of the original aesthetic has been shaved off for me. The visuals are bright, saturated and far too clean now. The main menu looks like Call of Duty Warzone and features the longest EULA agreement you’ll ever read and agree to. When your character bails there’s no blood, and instead a completely out of place computer glitch animation to revert them to their previous state. The entire package just feels so corporate, and has as much punk ethos as a mural commissioned by Brewdog. These games are undeniably short. The originals could be completed in an hour if you know what you’re doing, and even if you don’t, you’ll probably be done within three. I was excited to see bonus challenges in this remake, but the problem is it all feels like busy work. Nothing feels particularly innovative or challenging, or makes you look at the maps differently. It’s all just doing a specific trick in a certain spot, or interacting with X amount of scenery in a run. This might feel unfair since these objectives were a cornerstone of the original, but couldn’t they have tried something fresh? Especially since these are additions, and so more risks can be taken. I’d love alternative, difficult variations of the maps like Celeste or Doom Eternal B-Sides to really challenge long-term fans of the series instead of just using up their time. Playing through THPS 1+2 felt like ticking off a shopping list of things I’m meant to do. There wasn’t the edgy, grungy skate culture that I loved from the original and this instead this feels focus grouped to death with all soul removed. It’s not a bad game; in fact it plays really well. It’s just completely forgettable now.

Two of the three best Tony Hawk titles (along with THPS3) So privileged to own and play this game in the glorious year of 2026 10/10 would ollie again

Pre mňa jedna z najlepších nostalgických prerábok. ❤️ PS1 detstvo → PC dospelosť. Čas letí, ale Tony Hawk zostáva.

This game is an AMAZING return to form after many years of both being mistreated and being on ice. Coming from someone who finished this game with every skater, gotten all the achievements, and considers themselves a massive fan of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater franchise this is a must buy. It's essentially THPS 1 + 2's careers with better visuals and THPS 4 mechanics and it ABSOLUTELY SLAPS. Much of the original sound track returns with some fun new songs as well. If you are a fan or just getting into the franchise this game is a MUST HAVE. Even if the game is a cakewalk for you there are some TOUGH challenges for players looking to test themselves. Not all of them need to be completed for achievements but they offer a much needed test of skill for veteran players.

I bought this game so I could play HORSE in THPS2 with my friends. HORSE is not available in the 'online multiplayer' mode. HORSE is *only* available in 'local multiplayer' mode. Steam remote play is actively disabled in this game, so it is a struggle to play 'local multiplayer' online with your friends. If you are nostalgic for THPS1 or 2 and you want to play HORSE with your online friends, this definitely isn't it!