Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2

THPS 1+2 is a very replayable game, very fun, with a great soundtrack. The gameplay of these games has always been the strongest point, however personally I just can't do the freestyle stuff or collect notebooks or letters all the time, which is the reason why I've always been more fond of the Underground series since it's a combination of everything this game has to offer: Awesome gameplay, awesome soundtrack BUT it also adds some story elements while also giving you the ability to freestyle. Anyhow, I feel THPS is a solid remake of a classic and if you're a fan of the series it's worth checking out. I like to have it there to play it when I get bored with the main game I'm playing or just to relax a little, a little skating is always appreciated.

Plot

A remaster of the first two games in the Tony Hawk's franchise. It's set to bring back original levels, pro skaters, tricks, modes, and songs from the iconic soundtrack

Cast

The usual roster of Hawk associates such as Chad Muska, Kareem Campbell, Bob Burnquist and Eric Koston and weirdly Jack Black as Office Dick.

Verdict

I grew up with Tony Hawks games and became positively god like at them due to a combination of the hours I put in and them and myself just naturally clicking with the game and the controls. The thing is I never truly fell in love with them until THUG & THUG 2 namely Tony Hawks Underground and the wackiness of it all by comparison (Especially THUG 2). The trouble is that set the bar so high that coming back to Pro Skater quite frankly makes them look bad by comparison.

Don't get me wrong these are fantastic titles and as a remastered bundle they're essential for fans of the series but for me it makes me frustrated that this will also likely be as close as I come to playing the Underground games again which are simpler superior in my opinion. They're Saints Row 3, these titles are Saints Row 2 and I mean that analogy in multiple ways.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1&2 are great titles, easy to pickup but brutal to master.

Rants

I miss the good ol' days with couch coop games, Tony Hawks was one of my most played. The trouble is I'd mastered the game to such an extent I was unbeatable so friends found themselves adjusting their strategy and would sabotage my combos by crashing into me. Good times, bring back couch gameplay!

Breakdown

Very addictive Lots of content Solid soundtrack Pales in comparison to what came later Merciless difficulty spikes.

Yeah as you can see from the title I'm not the best player of this game but still a super super super super super super fun game for you Tony Hawk is back in action and brings one of the best video games I've seen in my life! It so fun!

It's a little overwhelming how good this game is. Classic feel with perfect modern touches. I'm addicted.

Best skateboarding hope they make thug1+2 remastered and thps 3+4