10 Games To Play If You Like Tony Hawk s Pro Skater 1 2
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10 Games To Play If You Like Tony Hawk s Pro Skater 1 2
Remakes are super popular these days, and, if you were a fan of the new take on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, you may also be a fan of these 10 titles. skater XL Tony hawk Vicarious Visions deserves all the praise for their work bringing the franchise back to prominence with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, ever developed. While endless hours of fun exist within the recent title, from the expansive single-player content and the competitive multiplayer suite, some may want a small pallet cleanser before continuing their skating perfection. Many of the games below are also skateboarding titles, while some are connected to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 in other ways, whether that be arcade action fun or a focus on excellent movement. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Skate
skate EA game While this game is somewhat the antithesis of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, one can enjoy both equally. Tony Hawk is all about ridiculous high scores and over the top physics, and Skate takes a more grounded, realistic approach to translating the sport to gaming. Players use both analog sticks to control the board and pull off tricks instead of simple face buttons and directions. With some time and effort, players can also pull off impressive and unrealistic feats. Rock Band
Rock band 4 suspicious minds full band game play Music was just as integral to Tony Hawk's rise to prominence as the smooth controls. The variety of songs perfectly reflected skateboarding culture and introduced old classics to a whole new generation. Rock Band is all about music, using plastic instruments to play songs and achieve the highest score possible. Like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Rock Band does not try to recreate the feeling of playing the instruments, but it similarly introduced a generation of gamers to artists and genres they otherwise would have missed. Jet Set Radio
Jet Set Radio, , does not put players onto a skateboard, but instead on inline skates. It is not about pulling off tricks and establishing high scores. Players are supposed to tag graffiti spots while evading the authorities. Those who love the freedom of movement provided by the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series will also appreciate the sense of speed and the ease of traversing the environment. Spider-Man
This one seems like an outlier, but it has a few elements similar to the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series. Insomniac's biggest contribution to the character in the . Even without an objective, simply swinging in between skyscrapers and launching into the air is a joy. Half of every game's goodness is how good it feels to move, and Marvel's Spider-Man has this down to perfection, just like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Skater XL
Skater XL Grinding Compared to Skater XL, EA's Skate even feels over-the-top. The recently released game maps each character's foot to an analog stick. When just starting out, even performing something as simple as an ollie is challenging. The only drawback is the lack of content, but, hopefully, the developer either adds some in an update or goes all out for a sequel. Crazy Taxi
Crazy Taxi gameplay big jump Being a taxi driver in real life is incredibly difficult and stressful. In Crazy Taxi, the job is a hoot as one maneuvers their way through the city to drop fares off in a timely manner. , it is also available on the PS3 Xbox 360, and Steam. While the original soundtrack is gone in this re-release, players can use their own custom playlist from the console's hard drive. Disney s Extreme Skateboard Adventure
Disney's Extreme Skateboard adventure toy story Games associated with Disney on the PS2 often have a bad reputation. One assumes they are cheap cash-ins on a popular brand. Disney s Extreme Skateboard Adventure is a different beast, however, since it was made using the same engine as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. One even sees aesthetic similarities in the levels. While not a perfect title, it is certainly worth exploring as a curiosity. OlliOlli
Olli Olli Skateboarding Game OlliOlli more closely resembles the side-scrolling skateboarding games one would find on the Game Boy Color than it does a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater title. However, don't let that fool you into thinking it lacks depth. Perfect timing and precision are necessary for achieving big combos. It does not have the same freedom of movement, but perfecting levels puts one into a zone, much like other skateboarding games. Skate Bird
Skatebird video game Gimmicks can often be the death-knell of any fledgling video game franchise, but how can anyone resist the idea of a skateboarding game starring an avian? It is expected to release sometime in 2021, but many already got their hands on a . Because one is playing as a tiny bird, the levels are appropriately designed as small spaces within a house instead of real-world skate parks. Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy
While not related to skateboarding in the slightest, was also developed by Vicarious Visions. Both this and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 show how extremely dedicated the developer is to perfectly recreating the feel of classic titles. Anyone around when the first Tony Hawk's Pro Skater came out was probably also into Crash Bandicoot, and Vicarious Visions' remake is just as faithful an update as the new skateboarding game.