If a video game could function as a time capsule, the first two Tony Hawk Pro Skater games are DEFINITELY that. I grew up playing this game religiously -amongst other Pro Skater titles- and after two decades later it was a wonderfully nice trip down memory lane.
For two decades the game hasn't aged as poorly as one would think. Aside from the graphics that look horrible even for low poly standards, the gameplay is still enjoyable even to this day. I found myself refusing to let the controller down till I 100% each level and gold medaled every championship. Almost like the game is enticing me to keep trying and holding the reward in front of me barely at arms distance where I know I can complete the level if I just keep trying and stay focus!
The maps in the first two games are also probably the most iconic compared to other games after 1 and 2. Subjective, I'll admit, but I'm sure most will admit there is a sliver of truth to that claim as well. I love that even after two decades later I still remember all the secrets and easter eggs I'd find throughout the levels, although I'm sure I also remember them because I used to inspect ALL the areas when I was younger lmfao. It's a trip playing this game after playing the remake of the first two Pro Skater games last year. Everything still feels 1:1
Unfortunately, the music in this game is admittedly repetitive despite it still having some iconic tracks. 15 songs is just not enough to keep the game feeling fresh while constantly retrying the levels after crossing off an objective or needing to restart a run. It's not that big of a problem in today's age though thanks to media streaming sites and apps, but still something that can't be overlooked.
Overall, it's been such a pleasant experience being able to revisit this game again with a new lens and better coordinated hands than my kid version self could ever. 100% all maps myself without the help of my siblings was probably the best feeling I've gotten out of this game for sure.
For two decades the game hasn't aged as poorly as one would think. Aside from the graphics that look horrible even for low poly standards, the gameplay is still enjoyable even to this day. I found myself refusing to let the controller down till I 100% each level and gold medaled every championship. Almost like the game is enticing me to keep trying and holding the reward in front of me barely at arms distance where I know I can complete the level if I just keep trying and stay focus!
The maps in the first two games are also probably the most iconic compared to other games after 1 and 2. Subjective, I'll admit, but I'm sure most will admit there is a sliver of truth to that claim as well. I love that even after two decades later I still remember all the secrets and easter eggs I'd find throughout the levels, although I'm sure I also remember them because I used to inspect ALL the areas when I was younger lmfao. It's a trip playing this game after playing the remake of the first two Pro Skater games last year. Everything still feels 1:1
Unfortunately, the music in this game is admittedly repetitive despite it still having some iconic tracks. 15 songs is just not enough to keep the game feeling fresh while constantly retrying the levels after crossing off an objective or needing to restart a run. It's not that big of a problem in today's age though thanks to media streaming sites and apps, but still something that can't be overlooked.
Overall, it's been such a pleasant experience being able to revisit this game again with a new lens and better coordinated hands than my kid version self could ever. 100% all maps myself without the help of my siblings was probably the best feeling I've gotten out of this game for sure.